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Project Views are used to display and print the data in GaeaSynergy. These views can contain a single data object or a collection of data objects. Types of data objects that can be shown on a project view include:

 

•boring/wells

•cross-sections

•3D views

•project maps

•contour maps

•title blocks

•legends

•graphs

•tables

•scale bars

•graphic objects; such as, text, bitmaps, polygons, lines, etc.

 

Once they are placed on the project view their position and display properties can be edited.

 

To make it easier to create project views, project templates are used to store common types of layouts. These templates can be created and edited by the user. They specify the positions and display properties of data objects on the project view. The templates do not show or store any of the actual data from the application. When a project view is created the data to be displayed will be determined by the template.

 

 

Creating a Project Template

 

To create a new project template select File > New > Project Template. After this the New Project Template form will be displayed where you can specify:

 

•the unique name and version number for the template

•page size and layout

 

The project template will then be displayed and can be edited as described below.

 

 

Selecting Project Templates

 

An existing project template can be opened by either selecting File > Open > Project Template or the Open button on the main toolbar.

 

 

Editing a Project Template

 

After a project template has been created or opened it can be edited. On the sidebar the existing data objects on the template are displayed. To add additional data objects to the template select them from the Project Template toolbar, then select Add, and then click on the template where they are to be placed.

 

To edit an object, select the object on the toolbar then select Edit and then click on the object on the template. Once it has been selected it's display properties can be edited.

 

To delete an object, select the object on the toolbar then select Delete and then click on the object on the template.

 

 

Specifying the Template to Use

 

After a project has been opened, the templates to use when displaying a project view are specified when the project is created or can be edited by selecting Edit > Project Info. The Project Information form will then be displayed. The templates to use for the project, cross-sections, maps, and 3D views can be selected on the Default Templates tab of the form.

 

 

Displaying a Project View

 

To display a project view for a project select File > New > Project View. The page view with the selected data objects will then be displayed.

 

 

Editing a Project View

 

After a project view has been created or opened it can be edited. On the sidebar the existing data objects on the view are displayed. To add additional data objects to the view select them from the toolbar, then select Add, and then click on the view where they are to be placed.

 

To edit an object, select the object on the toolbar then select Edit and then click on the object on the view. Once it has been selected it's display properties can be edited.

 

To delete an object, select the object on the toolbar then select Delete and then click on the object on the view.

 

 

Printing a Page View

 

Project views can be printed after they are displayed by selecting File > Print or clicking on the Print button on the toolbar.

 

 

Saving a Page View

 

In addition to being printed, project views can also be saved. These views are stored and can later be opened, edited, and printed. To save a project view either click on the Save button on the toolbar or select File > Save.