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GENEX U-Net Wireless Network Planning Software
User Manual - Volume I
V200R001
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GENEX U-Net Wireless Network Planning Software
User Manual
Volume Volume I
Manual Version T2-030191-20060511-C-2.01
Product Version V200R001
BOM 31015891
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. provides customers with comprehensive technical support
and service. Please feel free to contact our local office or company headquarters.
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Trademarks
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TELESIGHT, Quidview, Musa, Airbridge, Tellwin, Inmedia, VRP, DOPRA, iTELLIN,
HUAWEI OptiX, C&C08iNET, NETENGINE, OptiX, iSite, U-SYS, iMUSE, OpenEye,
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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Every effort has
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Summary of Updates
This section provides the update history of this manual and introduces the contents of
subsequent updates.
Update History
Manual Version Notes
T2-030183-20050205-C-1.10 Initial commercial release
T2-030192-20051020-C-2.00
T2-030192-20060511-C-2.02
Updates of Contents
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About This Manual
Release Notes
The product version of this manual is GENEX U-Net Wireless Network Planning
Software V200R001.
Organization
The manual introduces the functions and features of the U-Net. It also introduces how
to manage the radio data and the geographical data, and how to use the U-Net to plan
the network between different technologies, including the early network dimension.
The manual comprises two volumes (totally 16 chapters and one appendix). The
contents of this part are approximately as follows:
Chapter 1 Getting Started introduces the main functions and features of the U-Net,
including the install and running environment.
Chapter 2 Working Environment introduces the operations of the U-Net interface,
including: menu, window, map and browser. At the time, it also introduces the
management of the data list, such as, filter, group and sort.
Chapter 3 Managing Geographic Data introduces the U-Net supported map types
and the operations on the map, such as, create, import, export, delete and so on.
Chapter 4 Managing Radio Network Data introduces the management of the
network data, including the data of site, TRX, antenna and other equipment.
Chapter 5 Managing Computations in the U-Net introduces the calculation of
regular analysis and guides the reader how to implement regular analysis, such as
coverage analysis and point analysis. It also introduces the seven propagation models
and their usage.
Chapter 6 GSM/GPRS/EDGE/TDMA Project Management introduces the use of the
U-Net in the GSM and GPRS project, including managing and distributing the radio
network resource, managing the traffic data, network dimension and prediction
analysis.
Chapter 7 GSM/TDMA AFP Module introduces the frequency planning function of the
U-Net. It introduces the user interface of frequency planning, including automatic
frequency planning and manual frequency planning.
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Intended Audience
The manual is intended for the following readers:
Technical marketing specialists
Operation & maintenance personnel
Telecommunication administration staff
Conventions
The manual uses the following conventions:
General conventions
Convention Description
Arial Normal paragraphs are in Arial.
Arial Narrow Warnings, cautions, notes, table text and tips are in ArialNarrow.
II. Command conventions
Convention Description
Boldface The keywords of a command line are in Boldface.
[ ]Items (keywords or arguments) in square brackets [ ] areoptional.
# A line starting with the # sign is comments.
III. GUI conventions
Convention Description
< >Button names are inside angle brackets. For example, clickthe button.
[ ]Window names, menu items, data table and field namesare inside square brackets. For example, pop up the [NewUser] window.
/Multi-level menus are separated by forward slashes. Forexample, [File/Create/Folder].
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IV. Mouse operation
Action Description
ClickPress the left button or right button quickly (left button bydefault).
Double-ClickPress the primary mouse button twice continuously andquickly without moving the pointer.
V. Symbols
Eye-catching symbols are also used in the manual to highlight the points worthy of
special attention during the operation. They are defined as follows:
Caution, Warning, Danger: Means reader be extremely careful during the
operation.
Note, Comment, Tip, Knowhow, Thought: Means a complementary description.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 G
1.4R
Chapter 2 Working Environment ................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 W
Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction to the U-Net.................................................................................................... 1-11.2 Installing and Uninstalling the U-Net.................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.1 System Requirements............................................................................................. 1-31.2.2 What's Installed on the U-Net ................................................................................. 1-41.2.3 Installing the U-Net.................................................................................................. 1-41.2.4 Uninstalling the U-Net ............................................................................................. 1-61.2.5 Installing the Distributed Computing Server............................................................ 1-61.2.6 Uninstalling the Distributed Computing Server ....................................................... 1-71.2.7 Troubleshooting after Installation ............................................................................ 1-8etting Help ....................................................................................................................... 1-9
1.3.1 Getting Help from Menu .......................................................................................... 1-91.3.2 Technical Support ................................................................................................. 1-10unning Project Templates.............................................................................................. 1-111.4.1 Starting a New Project .......................................................................................... 1-111.4.2 Templates Provided .............................................................................................. 1-111.4.3 Creating Your Own Template................................................................................ 1-131.4.4 Building a Project Step by Step............................................................................. 1-15
2.1 Overview............................................................................................................................ 2-12.2 Working with Menus and Windows.................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Working with Document Windows........................................................................... 2-22.2.2 Working with Docking or Floating Windows............................................................ 2-32.2.3 Printing the Active Window ..................................................................................... 2-4orking with Maps............................................................................................................. 2-4
2.3.1 Zooming and Panning ............................................................................................. 2-42.3.2 Using the Panoramic Window................................................................................. 2-62.3.3 Centering Displayed Objects in the Map Window................................................... 2-72.3.4 Choosing a Scale .................................................................................................... 2-72.3.5 Defining Visibility Ranges on Objects ..................................................................... 2-82.3.6 Displaying Rulers Around the Map.......................................................................... 2-82.3.7 Point-to-Point Analysis ............................................................................................ 2-92.3.8 Getting Distances on the Map............................................................................... 2-102.3.9 Displayed Cursors................................................................................................. 2-102.3.10 Printing a Map ..................................................................................................... 2-132.3.11 Exporting Maps to External Files ........................................................................ 2-152.3.12 Exporting Maps to Other Applications................................................................. 2-16
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2.4 Working with the Explorer................................................................................................ 2-18
2.5 W
2.6 F
2.7 M
2.8 U
2.4.1 Renaming an Object ............................................................................................. 2-192.4.2 Displaying the Object Properties........................................................................... 2-202.4.3 Deleting an Object................................................................................................. 2-20
2.4.4 Managing Object Visibility .....................................................................................2-21orking with Data Tables................................................................................................ 2-22
2.5.1 Accessing Data Tables ......................................................................................... 2-222.5.2 Managing Content in Tables ................................................................................. 2-232.5.3 Editing Contents in Tables .................................................................................... 2-242.5.4 Opening Dialogs from Tables................................................................................ 2-252.5.5 Managing Table Display........................................................................................ 2-252.5.6 Copying and Pasting Cells in Tables .................................................................... 2-292.5.7 Exporting Tables in External Files......................................................................... 2-312.5.8 Importing Tables from External Files .................................................................... 2-332.5.9 Printing Data Tables.............................................................................................. 2-35iltering/Grouping/Sorting Data ....................................................................................... 2-352.6.1 Sorting and Filtering in Tables .............................................................................. 2-352.6.2 Examples of Filtering in Tables............................................................................. 2-372.6.3 Filtering Radio Data .............................................................................................. 2-392.6.4 Advanced Filtering: Example ................................................................................2-402.6.5 Advanced Filtering: Counter Example 1 ............................................................... 2-412.6.6 Advanced Filtering: Counter Example 2 ............................................................... 2-422.6.7 Sorting a Folder..................................................................................................... 2-42
2.6.8 Arranging Items in Groups .................................................................................... 2-432.6.9 Examples of Grouping........................................................................................... 2-442.6.10 Using a Group by/Sort/Filter Configuration......................................................... 2-462.6.11 Creating Subfolders ............................................................................................ 2-472.6.12 Reorganizing Data after Modifications ................................................................ 2-472.6.13 Filtering Data in a Polygon.................................................................................. 2-482.6.14 Removing the Polygon Filter............................................................................... 2-50anaging Display in the U-Net ........................................................................................ 2-50
2.7.1 Defining the Display Properties of Any Item Folder .............................................. 2-512.7.2 Managing and Displaying Legends....................................................................... 2-522.7.3 Thresholds, Colors and Legends .......................................................................... 2-532.7.4 Displaying Object Labels on the Map.................................................................... 2-542.7.5 Using Tool Tips to Get Information ....................................................................... 2-55sing Handy Tools........................................................................................................... 2-55
2.8.1 Using the Undo/Redo Command .......................................................................... 2-562.8.2 Refreshing Maps and Folders ............................................................................... 2-562.8.3 Setting up a Document to Be Printed.................................................................... 2-572.8.4 Locating Any Point on the Map ............................................................................. 2-572.8.5 Locating Any Site on the Map ............................................................................... 2-58
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2.8.6 Locating any Vector on the Map ........................................................................... 2-61
Chapter
3.1 O
3.2 Geo Data Type Supported................................................................................................. 3-2
3.4 S
3.5 M
3.6 M
2.8.7 Synchronizing Vector Selection and Data Table................................................... 2-622.8.8 Using the Status Bar to Get Information ............................................................... 2-622.8.9 Using Icons from the Tool Bar............................................................................... 2-63
2.8.10 Using Shortcuts in the U-Net............................................................................... 2-662.8.11 Scrolling Between Property Dialogs.................................................................... 2-683 Managing Geographic Data ........................................................................................ 3-1verview............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.3 Length/Height/Offset Units and Coordinate Systems........................................................ 3-53.3.1 Setting Default Length/Height/Offset Units ............................................................. 3-63.3.2 Basic Concepts in Coordinate System.................................................................... 3-63.3.3 Defining the Projection Coordinate System............................................................ 3-83.3.4 Defining the Display Coordinate System ................................................................ 3-93.3.5 Selecting Degrees Display Format........................................................................ 3-103.3.6 Creating Your Own Coordinate System................................................................ 3-10upported Geo Data Formats.......................................................................................... 3-123.4.1 BIL Data Format.................................................................................................... 3-163.4.2 TIFF Data Format.................................................................................................. 3-173.4.3 DXF Data Format .................................................................................................. 3-183.4.4 SHP Data Format.................................................................................................. 3-193.4.5 MIF Data Format ................................................................................................... 3-193.4.6 Erdas Imagine Data Format .................................................................................. 3-193.4.7 ECW Data Format................................................................................................. 3-203.4.8 Other Supported Formats ..................................................................................... 3-21anaging Clutter Classes................................................................................................ 3-21
3.5.1 Importing a Clutter Class File................................................................................ 3-223.5.2 Optimizing the Loading of Clutter Class Files ....................................................... 3-223.5.3 Description of MNU Files ...................................................................................... 3-233.5.4 Managing the Clutter Classes ............................................................................... 3-233.5.5 Adding a Clutter Class ..........................................................................................3-283.5.6 Displaying Statistics on Clutter Classes................................................................ 3-28anaging Clutter Heights ................................................................................................ 3-29
3.6.1 Importing a Clutter Height File .............................................................................. 3-293.6.2 Managing Clutter Height Maps.............................................................................. 3-30
3.7 Managing DTM Maps ...................................................................................................... 3-323.7.1 Importing a DTM Map ........................................................................................... 3-323.7.2 Managing DTM Maps............................................................................................ 3-33
3.8 Managing Vector Maps.................................................................................................... 3-343.8.1 Importing a Vector File .......................................................................................... 3-343.8.2 Managing Vector Objects...................................................................................... 3-353.8.3 Displaying Vector Layers Over Predictions........................................................... 3-37
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3.9 Managing Scanned Images............................................................................................. 3-37
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
Chapter
4.1 O
4.2 S
4.3 Sites ................................................................................................................................... 4-2
3.9.1 Importing Scanned Images ................................................................................... 3-373.9.2 Managing Scanned Images .................................................................................. 3-38Managing Population Maps ........................................................................................... 3-39
3.10.1 Importing a Population Map................................................................................ 3-403.10.2 Managing Population Maps................................................................................. 3-413.10.3 Displaying Statistics on Population..................................................................... 3-423.10.4 Using Population Data in Prediction Reports...................................................... 3-43Managing Generic Maps................................................................................................ 3-433.11.1 Creating an Advanced Geo Data Folder............................................................. 3-443.11.2 Managing Generic Maps ..................................................................................... 3-463.11.3 Displaying Statistics on Generic Data................................................................. 3-473.11.4 Using Generic Map Data in Prediction Reports .................................................. 3-47Managing Geo Data Files and Folders.......................................................................... 3-483.12.1 Embedding - Linking Comparison....................................................................... 3-483.12.2 Embedding Geographic Data.............................................................................. 3-493.12.3 Repairing a Broken Link...................................................................................... 3-513.12.4 Grouping Geo Data Files in Display Folder ........................................................ 3-533.12.5 Checking the Map Geocoding............................................................................. 3-543.12.6 Setting Geo Data Priority .................................................................................... 3-56Editing Geographic Data................................................................................................ 3-583.13.1 Raster Objects..................................................................................................... 3-583.13.2 Vector Objects..................................................................................................... 3-62
Managing Geographic Data Export ............................................................................... 3-693.14.1 Exporting a Clutter Class Map ............................................................................ 3-693.14.2 Saving the Edited Raster Polygons..................................................................... 3-703.14.3 Exporting a Clutter Height map........................................................................... 3-733.14.4 Exporting a DTM map ......................................................................................... 3-743.14.5 Exporting a Vector Object ................................................................................... 3-764 Managing Radio Network Data................................................................................... 4-1verview............................................................................................................................ 4-1etting Default Radio Units................................................................................................ 4-14.3.1 Site Properties......................................................................................................... 4-24.3.2 Site Lists................................................................................................................ 4-12
4.4 Antennas.......................................................................................................................... 4-164.4.1 Importing 3D Antenna Patterns............................................................................. 4-174.4.2 Creating an Antenna ............................................................................................. 4-174.4.3 Importing 3D Antenna Patterns............................................................................. 4-204.4.4 Managing the Antenna Properties......................................................................... 4-204.4.5 Copying Antenna Patterns to the Clipboard.......................................................... 4-234.4.6 Printing Antenna Patterns ..................................................................................... 4-24
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4.5 Transmitters ..................................................................................................................... 4-24
4.6 R
4.7 R
Chapter
5.1 O
5.2 C
5.2.2 Drawing a Computation or Focus Zone .................................................................. 5-5
5.3 P
4.5.1 Transmitters Properties......................................................................................... 4-254.5.2 Station Templates ................................................................................................. 4-36epeaters ........................................................................................................................ 4-43
4.6.1 Managing Repeater Equipment ............................................................................ 4-444.6.2 Creating a Repeater.............................................................................................. 4-454.6.3 Managing Repeater Properties ............................................................................. 4-464.6.4 Updating Repeater Parameters ............................................................................ 4-504.6.5 Using Repeaters in Calculations........................................................................... 4-504.6.6 Installing a Remote Antenna................................................................................. 4-52adio Equipment ............................................................................................................. 4-52
4.7.1 Managing TMA Equipment.................................................................................... 4-534.7.2 Managing Feeder Equipment................................................................................ 4-544.7.3 Managing BTS Equipment .................................................................................... 4-544.7.4 Assigning Radio Equipment to Transmitter........................................................... 4-554.7.5 Using Equipment to Compute Transmitter Losses ............................................... 4-575 Managing Computations in the U-Net ....................................................................... 5-1verview............................................................................................................................ 5-1omputing in Polygonal Areas .......................................................................................... 5-2
5.2.1 Effects ..................................................................................................................... 5-35.2.3 Creating a Computation/Focus Zone from Polygons.............................................. 5-75.2.4 Importing the Computation or Focus Zone from a File ........................................... 5-75.2.5 Exporting the Computation/Focus Zone to a File.................................................... 5-85.2.6 Deleting the Computation or Focus Zone ............................................................... 5-95.2.7 Resizing the Computation or Focus Zone...............................................................5-95.2.8 Moving a Point of the Computation or Focus Zone................................................. 5-95.2.9 Adding a Point in the Computation/Focus Zone ................................................... 5-105.2.10 Removing a Point in the Computation/Focus Zone ............................................ 5-105.2.11 Displaying the Computation or Focus Zone Size................................................ 5-105.2.12 Displaying the Computation or Focus Zone Coordinates ................................... 5-11ropagation Models......................................................................................................... 5-115.3.1 Propagation Model General Information............................................................... 5-135.3.2 Working with Longley-Rice Model......................................................................... 5-185.3.3 Working with ITU 526-5 Model.............................................................................. 5-195.3.4 Working with ITU 370-7 Model (Vienna 93) .......................................................... 5-205.3.5 Working with WLL (Wireless Local Loop) Model .................................................. 5-215.3.6 Working with Okumura-Hata Model ...................................................................... 5-235.3.7 Working with Cost-Hata Model.............................................................................. 5-275.3.8 Working with ITU 529-3 Model.............................................................................. 5-315.3.9 Working with Standard Propagation Model........................................................... 5-355.3.10 Working with Standard Propagation Model: Recommendations ........................ 5-38
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5.3.11 Working with the Microwave Propagation Model................................................ 5-505.4 T
5.5 C
5.6 P
5.7 P
5.8 C
Chapter
6.1 O
6.2 G
6.3 D
6.3.2 HSNs....................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.5 G
6.6 G
uning Reception Parameters ......................................................................................... 5-565.4.1 Setting the Receiver Properties ............................................................................ 5-575.4.2 Computing Shadowing Margins ............................................................................ 5-59
5.4.3 Using Cell Edge Coverage Probability in Predictions ........................................... 5-61overage Studies ............................................................................................................ 5-62
5.5.1 Coverage Prediction General Settings.................................................................. 5-635.5.2 Prediction Study Templates .................................................................................. 5-785.5.3 Path Loss Management ........................................................................................ 5-82rediction Studies Comparisons...................................................................................... 5-91oint Analysis Predictions ............................................................................................... 5-945.7.1 Displaying Point Analysis Results......................................................................... 5-955.7.2 Managing Point Analysis..................................................................................... 5-100alculation Tools in the U-Net ....................................................................................... 5-104
5.8.1 U-Net Features for Computing ............................................................................5-1045.8.2 Distributing Calculations on Several PCs ........................................................... 5-1055.8.3 Improving Calculation Performances .................................................................. 5-1065.8.4 Displaying Calculation Events in a Log Window................................................. 5-1075.8.5 Exporting Calculation Events in a Log File ......................................................... 5-1086 GSM/GPRS/EDGE/TDMA Project Management ........................................................ 6-1verview............................................................................................................................ 6-1SM/GPRS/EDGE Projects Protocol ................................................................................ 6-2efining GSM/GPRS/EDGE Resources............................................................................ 6-4
6.3.1 Frequencies............................................................................................................. 6-56.3.3 BSICs ...................................................................................................................... 6-9
6.4 Managing GSM/GPRS/EDGE Radio Data ...................................................................... 6-126.4.1 HCS Layers ........................................................................................................... 6-136.4.2 Timeslot Configurations ........................................................................................ 6-156.4.3 Cell Types ............................................................................................................. 6-166.4.4 Subcells................................................................................................................. 6-266.4.5 TRX Equipment..................................................................................................... 6-326.4.6 Codec Equipment.................................................................................................. 6-356.4.7 GPRS/EDGE Equipment....................................................................................... 6-41SM/GPRS/EDGE Traffic Management ......................................................................... 6-47
6.5.1 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Multi-service Traffic Data....................................................... 6-486.5.2 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Multi-service Traffic Cartography .......................................... 6-656.5.3 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Traffic Analysis ...................................................................... 6-86SM/GPRS/EDGE Network Dimensioning ..................................................................... 6-89
6.6.1 Setting GSM/GPRS/EDGE Dimensioning Models................................................ 6-906.6.2 Key Performance Indicators: Definitions............................................................... 6-916.6.3 Dimensioning GSM/GPRS/EDGE Transmitters.................................................... 6-93
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6.6.4 Dimensioning Outputs in GSM/GPRS/EDGE ....................................................... 6-946.7 G
Chapter
7.1 O
7.2 M
7.3 U-Net AFP Module GUI ................................................................................................... 7-14
Index ....
6.6.5 Steps of the Dimensioning Process in GSM/GPRS/EDGE .................................. 6-97SM/GPRS/EDGE Resources Allocation ....................................................................... 6-98
6.7.1 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Neighbors ..............................................................................6-99
6.7.2 Allocating GSM/GPRS/EGPRS Resources Manually in the U-Net .................... 6-1186.7.3 Interference Matrices .......................................................................................... 6-1256.7.4 Managing Exceptional Separations for Frequency Allocation ............................ 6-1296.7.5 Using an AFP to Allocate Resources in the U-Net.............................................. 6-1336.7.6 Frequency Plan Analysis..................................................................................... 6-147
6.8 Specific GSM/GPRS/EDGE Prediction Studies ............................................................ 6-1546.8.1 Setting Specific Coverage Conditions in GSM/GPRS/EDGE Studies................ 6-1546.8.2 Studying Interfered Zone Predictions.................................................................. 6-1586.8.3 Computing a Coverage Study by C/I Level......................................................... 6-1606.8.4 Studying Interferences with the Point Analysis................................................... 6-1626.8.5 Studying Interferences within a Transmitter Pair ................................................ 6-1666.8.6 Creating a Coverage by GPRS/EDGE Coding Schemes ................................... 6-1676.8.7 Computing a Coverage by GPRS/EDGE Rate per Timeslot .............................. 6-1696.8.8 Calculating GSM Circuit Quality Indicators......................................................... 6-1717 U-Net AFP Module ....................................................................................................... 7-1verview............................................................................................................................ 7-1anaging the U-Net AFP Module...................................................................................... 7-1
7.2.1 Accessing the U-Net AFP Properties...................................................................... 7-27.2.2 Defining the AFP Parameters ................................................................................. 7-37.2.3 Defining the AFP Allocation Strategies................................................................... 7-97.3.1 U-Net AFP Cost Tab ............................................................................................. 7-157.3.2 U-Net AFP Separation Weights Tab..................................................................... 7-177.3.3 U-Net AFP Spectrum Tab..................................................................................... 7-187.3.4 U-Net AFP HSN Tab ............................................................................................. 7-197.3.5 U-Net AFP MAL Tab ............................................................................................. 7-207.3.6 U-Net AFP MAIO Tab ........................................................................................... 7-217.3.7 U-Net AFP BSIC Tab ............................................................................................7-227.3.8 U-Net AFP Advanced Tab..................................................................................... 7-23............................................................................................................................................ i-1
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The U-Net is a comprehensive windows-based multi-technology and user-friendly
More than an engineering tool, the U-Net is an open, scalable and flexible technical
The U-Net supports a full range of implementation scenarios, from stand-alone to
Table 1-1 lists the highlights of the U-Net.
Table 1-1 Highlights of the U-Net
Chapter 1 Getting Started
1.1 Introduction to the U-Net
radio-planning environment that supports wireless telecom operators during the whole
network lifetime, from initial design to densification and optimization.
information system that integrates easily with other IT systems, increases productivity
and shortens lead times.
enterprise-wide server-based configurations that uses distributed and parallel
computing.
Highlight Description
Advanced network design
features
Refers to the following:
High-performance propagation calculation engine
Multi-layered and hierarchical networks supported
Traffic modeling
Automatic frequency
Code planning
Network optimization
Supports the following technologies:
GSM/GPRS/EDGE
CDMA IS-95
WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA
CDMA2000 technologies
Performs the planning of integrated multi-technology
network (GSM/UMTS, GSM/GPRS, and
CDMA/CDMA2000).
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Highlight Description
Open and flexible
architecture
Multi-user environm h an innovative
database architec des data sharing
ement
els and automatic frequency
et of programming interfaces
ng Interface)
s
ents throug
ture that provi
Data integrity manag
Easy integration with other IT systems
Integration of 3rd
party or proprietary modules
(propagation mod
planning) through a s
(Application Programmi
Add-ins and macro
Distributed and parallel
computing
Support the following to dramatically reduce prediction
t out of your
of calculations over multiple
-processor servers
and simulation times and get the mos
hardware:
Distribution
workstations
Parallel computing on multi
State-of-the-art GIS
features
ographic Interface System (GIS)
s
le layers including
s.
Integrated raster and vector editor
Both multi-format and multi-resolution geographic
data
Integration with Ge
tools
Large, dense urban, and country-wide database
interactively with multip
engineering and prediction studie
The U-Net consists of a main mod
the following:
UMTS module (allowi projects) dedicated to
WCDMA/UMTS HSDPA n
Measurements module t of
emen bile data paths
ic Frequency Planning
frequency plans
Microwave planning module. allows the user to plan and analyze
microwave links.
ule to which you can add optional modules such as
ng CDMA/CDMA2000
etwork analysis and planning,
which allows the importation and managemen
t or test moconcrete CW measur
Automat module for the optimization of GSM/GPRS/EDGE
This module
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1.2 Installing and Uninstalling the U-Net
This section describes the follo
System Requirements
What's Installed on the U-
et
alling the U-Net
Installing the Distributed Computin
Uninstalling the Distributed Com
Troubleshooting after Installation
1.2.1 System Requirements
ation.
Tabl
wing:
Net
Installing the U-N
Uninst
g Server
puting Server
The U-Net runs on Windows XP. Table 1-2 lists the minimum and recommended
configurations for the workst
e 1-2 Minimum and recommended configurations
Hardware/Software Minimum Recommended
CPU Intel Pentium III Intel Pentium IV or XEON
RAM 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk space2 GB free hard disk space
(or more according to the used geographic database)
Graphics 1280 x 1024 with 64000 colors
Op rating systemeMicrosoft Windows NT 4.0. SP5, 2000 SP4 or XP SP1
(SP2 supported)
Ad itional softwared Microsoft Office 2000 or XP
Port1 Parallel port (25 pins) or 1 USB port (Windows 2000/XP)
required to plug in the Superpro hardware key
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Note:The CPU usage is optimized when the U-Net is started using an application server
Nevert RAM required p he same.
case of an app ated
6 MB of RAM, mea 5
with Citrix metaframe. heless, the er user remains t
So, in
least 25
lication server dedic
ning a total of n 2
to n users, each user will require at
MB. 6
1.2.2 What's Installed on the U-Net
U-Net insta lso have been added from the
executable files com32upd and dcom95 (both designed for Windows 95 - not
recommended). Furthe sionc DAC - to work with databases). The
recommended version is 2.7. This can be downloaded from the support site.
all the cal alled as a service on your local
machine. To make es
nistrative tools) d
oreover, from the installation CD, you may find several versions of Adobe Acrobat
der (German, English, French, Italian and Spanish versions) as well as the
the last the U-Net version) and user manual pdf files.
1.2.3 Inst
1) Quit all programs.
) Insert the CD-ROM in the appropriate drive and follow the instructions on the
screen. Or double-click the Setup application.
tion path is C:\Program Files\Huawei GENEX\U-Net
all the U-Net application). To define another
During the llation, other components may a
rmore, the U-Net must be installed with an appropriate vercess Components (Mof Microsoft Data A
If you choose to inst culation server, it is inst
it unavailable, you will need to stop it in the Servic
ialog of your operating system.(Admi
M
Rea
updates (from
alling the U-Net
To install the U-Net, perform the following steps:
2
By default, the U-Net installa
(or the last directory in which you inst
directory path, edit directly the appropriate box during the installation, as shown
in Figure 1-1.
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Figure 1-1 Selecting destination directory
3) Select the type of installation, as shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2 Selecting components
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gle
Different options means different components are installed on the U-Net.
Full: The U-Net application, the U-Net calculation server application, don
driver for fixed licence, development kit.
Compact: The U-Net application only. Custom: Select the options you want to install.
4) Select the destination of the application in the Start folder.
5) Click to run the installation process.
Note: Help files are automatically installed during the setup.
The user manual (in pdf format) is on the CD-ROM, and can be downloadewww.support.huawei.com.
Install the dongle driver only if necessary (not available for old version). If the
option Dongle Driver for Fixed License is checked, it will be necessary to restart
after installation.
d from
1.2.4 Uninstalling the U-Net
1)
nel.
then click
1.2.5 Installing the Distributed Computing Server
of propagation calculations
ap t can be installed either on workstations or servers and
Th
du uration (2 processors are used on multi-processor stations).
o install the distributed computing server, check the U-Net calculation server option
in the Select components box during the setup process. The application is installed
To Uninstalling the U-Net, proceed as follows:
Quit all programs.
2) Choose Start > Settings > Control Pa
3) Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
4) In the Install/Uninstall tab, select the U-Net in the list, and
Add/Rem
5) Follow the instructions on the screen.
ove.
The U-Net provides a feature on distributed computations
and CDMA/WCDMA simulations. The U-Net package provides a computing server
plication (the U-NetSvr) tha
which can be used by the U-Net sessions installed on other stations.
is computing server application (used only for path loss computations) supports
al-processor config
T
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run as far as the local PC is on, even with no
omputing server application can be
e inistrative tools icon in the Control Panel. Then choose the
as a service on the local machine and
user connected.
Service management like the distributed c
acc ssed from the Adm
Services application.
Note:
ike in the U-Net installation, you must hL ave administrative rights when installing
eo data for computation, check
the application.
To be able to access some potential centralized g
that the account on which the service is installed has enough rights (that is not
always the case by default). If not, access the properties of the Service and
assign the service property to an appropriate account (for example, in the Log on
window for Windows 2000 OS).
1.2.6 Uninstalling the Distributed Computing Server
re connected on an account with rights allowing you to stop
services.
Under Windows NT4:
the Control Panel.
4) Select
1)
2) Open
3) Click
4) Select
) Right-click the item and choose STOP. Alternatively, open the property dialog
box and click STOP in the Service status part.
Once the service is stopped, perform the following steps to uninstall:
The distributed computing server application is installed as a service on stations, and
runs so long as the local PC is on, even with no user connected.
The first step of uninstalling is to stop the corresponding service.
To remove the distributed computing server, perform the following steps:
1) Check that you a
2) Access
3) Click Services.
the U-Net server item.
5) Click STOP.
Under Windows 2000 or XP:
Access the Control Panel.
the Administrative Tools.
Services.
the U-Net server item.
5
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1) Click in your operating system.
2) Choose in the shortcut menu.
3) Enter the following directory "\U-NetSvr.exe"
n.
1.2.7 Trou
are
easy
e U-Net using an administrator account, to reboot
g in again on an account with administrator rights to complete
e in use during the first installation step (including- and the sentinel driver).
e which you install the U-Net. Because the U-Net is
a folder, ensure that you do not put yours in that way,
U-Net\..., where XXX is the name
hich you want to install the U-Net.
ac
(dow unications with databases. The
r", check your connection and the key
ongle, try first to reboot your computer
l driver by
usin der from your current the U-Net main folder.
support at
http://support.huawei.com/support
/UnregServer in the Run dialog box.The computing server application is, then, removed from the statio
bleshooting after Installation
After having installed the U-Net, you may encounter some running problems that
to fix.
Firstly, ensure that you install th
your computer, and lo
installation with the libraries that arMDAC - optionally
Ch ck the validity of the folder in
inst lled by default in the U-Net
for example: C:\Program Files\Huawei GENEX\XXX\
of the main folder in w
If the MDAC version of your PC is too old, you might install a newer version of md
nloadable from the support site) to allow comm
recommended MDAC version is 2.7.
In case of the message "Protection key erro
validity. If you use a hardware Superpro d
after installation on an administrator account. Then install again the sentine
g the setupx86.exe file in the setup fol
If any problem persists, contact our technical
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Caution:
It is advised to switch off your computer before unplugging or plugging the
hardware key from/into it.
Do not change the PC date.
When the Superpro dongle is temporary:
Do not reprogram it even if you plug it into another computer.
Do not put the time bomb off without the Huawei support help.
Nethasp key (Multi-user licence) is supported under Windows 2000 Server only
using License manager 8.09.
1.3 Getting Help
This section describes the following:
Getting Help from Menu
1.3.1 Gettin
lpme ow is displayed.
Table 1-3 lists the approaches for information search
Table 1-3 Approaches for information search
Technical Support
g Help from Menu
To get help from the Help menu, you can select the Help Topic command in the Henu or press F1. The Help wind
Approach Description
Click the Conten
Approach 1 double-c
t tab to scroll through a table of content. When
you find in the list the topic you are interested in, simply
lick it. A window containing the information about the
ject is displayed. The words or sentences in green indicate
o other topics relating to the word or sentence.
sub
links t
Approach 2the input you are interested in, and then double-click it. A
window containing the informa
Click the Index tab to refer to the index inputs. Choose in the list
tion about the subject is
displayed.
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Approach Description
Approach 3
Click the Find tab to sear rds or sentences that
are in a help topic. Type th sentence you search,
ch for specific wo
e word or the
choose in the list a subject, and then press Display to open the
window containing information.
Note:For any external mo
o loped d by
clicking
dules like propagation models, automatic planning tool or any
with the API, you can access the online help can be reachether one deve
in each tab. Then, a related topic is displayed.
T how to
Table 1-4 Getting inf
able 1-4 lists get information under the specified situations.
ormation
To You can
To get an explanation about
Click the What's This button located at the top
right corner of teach dialog window. Then click the
dialog options field you want to be informed of. A Help window is
displayed.
To see the name of a toolbar
button
Rest the pointer on the button until the name
appears.
To get a short explanation Position the pointer on the command o
about a menu command or a
r the button.
A short explanation is displayed in the status bar
located at the bottom left of the U-Net window.toolbar button
To get inform bout the
U-Net application such asClick the about tool
ation a
version number, and
copyrights
on the toolbar.
oAlternatively, Select Ab ut U-Net... in the Help
menu.
1.3.2 Technical Support
From http://support.huawei.com., you can download the following:
Latest version patches
U-Net documentation
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Geo data samples
Problem report template
1.4 Runn latThis section describes the followin
Template
a Project Step by Step
1.4.1 Starting a New Project
es based on different technologies are available in: GSM 900,
GSM dualband 900-1800, GPRS, UMTS, CDMA-IS95, CDMA2000 (1xRTT). Each
s in the transmitter
p arameters change according to the project. In the same
pecific objects depends on the chosen project, such as
ts) or TRX (GSM-TDMA projects). In addition, the U-Net
cture enables the user to match the configuration to
a project type.
ject type
ing Project Temp esg:
Starting a New Project
Templates Provided
Creating Your Own
Building
Several project typ
project has its own data and folder structure. For example, the tab
pro erties dialog and radio p
way, the availability of some s
UMTS cells (UMTS projec
modular and scalable archite
customer needs.
Table 1-5 lists the methods for choosing
Table 1-5 Methods for choosing a pro
Method Step
Method 1 Choose File > New.
1) Click on the toolbar.
In the Project Type dialog, choose a project.Method 2 2)
3) Click OK.
Note:The U-Net allows you to define a personal template from any existing project.
1.4.2 Templates Provided
Table 1-6 lists the project types supported by the U-Net in the standard version.
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Table 1-6 Project types supported by the U-Net in the standard version
Project type Description
Global System for Mobile
ons (GSM9
Refers to the 2nd generation of numeric telephonyrking around the 900 (850) MHz band,
ision Multiple Access (TDMA)
is technology is supported using the GSM
GPRS EGPRS project template.
Communicati
(850))
00sing the Time Div
norm wo
u
technology.
Th
Digital Communications using the Time Division Multiple Access (TDM
System 1800/1900
(DSC1800/1900)
Refers to the 2nd generation of numeric telephony
norm working around the 1800/1900 MHz band,
A)
technology.
This technology is supported using the GSM
GPRS EGPRS project template.
GSM dual-band 900-1800
Refers to the 2nd generation of numeric telephony
00
MHz bands, using the TDMA technology.
This technology is supported using the GSM
GPRS EGPRS pro
norm working both around the 900 MHz and 18
(GSM900 and DCS1800)
ject template.
Global Packet Radio Service
or Global Evolution
(EDGE)
A) technology.
(GPRS) and EDGE
Enhanced Data-rates for
GSM -
Refers to the 2.5th generation of numeric
telephony norms working around the 900-1800
MHz bands, using the Time Division Multiple
Access (TDM
This technology is supported using the GSM
GPRS EGPRS project template.
T UMTSable 1-7 lists the optional modules.
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Table 1-7 Optional UMTS modules
UMTS module Description
Universal Mo
Telecommunication Syste
bile
m -
High Speed Downlink Packet
Access (UMTS-HSDPA)
band,
using the WCDMA (Wideband Code Division
This technology is supported using the UMTS
Refers to the 3rd generation of numerictelephony norm working around the 2 GHz
Multiple Access) technology.
WCDMA project template.
1st Expansion Rad
Telephon
io
e Technology
(1xRTT)
eric
round the 900 MHz
band, using the CDMA (Code Division Multiple
This technology is supported using the
CDMA2000 1xRTT 1xEV-DO project template.
Refers to the 2.5th generation of num
telephony norm working a
Access) technology.
IS95-CDMA andard
95)
the 2nd generation of numeric telephony
norm working around the 800 MHz band, using
e CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
technology, also k A. R95 refers to
an accepted industry protocol.
(Interim St
Refers to
th
nown as CDM
This technology is supported using the IS-95
CDMA project template.
Note:The microwave link technology is available in any project type.
1.4.3 Creating Your Own Template
By using the database structure to
create your personal template with a view to start each new project with your own
tables, parameters, user-defined flags.
Table 1-8 lists two methods to create your customized template.
provided by the U-Net by default, it is possible
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Table 1-8 Two methods to create your customized template
Method Description
Method 12) E
1) In an opeExport
te ult C:\Program
Files\Huawei GENEX\U-Net\Templates, as shown
in
n U-Net project, select File > Database:....
xport the project as a template in the U-Net
mplates directory (by defa
Figure 1-3.
Method 2obtain your customized templa
1) Open a U-Net template (located in
C:\Program Files\Huawei GENEX\U-Net\Templates
by default) in MS Access as a model.
2) You can modify the databases as you want tote. For example, you
can import your own table of antennas.
3) Select File > Save as... to save this template in the
U-Net template subfolder.
rsonal template is available in the Project
type dialog.
project
Your pe
Figure 1-3 Customized template
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Your personal template is now available in the Projecttype dialog box, as shown in
Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4 Project type
length, and reception
, vector data,
data of an
, repeaters, and
ts.
solutions, calculation
mitter, by signal level,
8) Define multi-service traffic parameters (services, mobility types, terminals, user
the traffic through the import or the creation of the following maps.
- Traffic maps per environment
- Traffic maps per user profile
- Live traffic maps
- User density traffic maps
10) Capture the traffic to analyze the demand.
11) Set the dimensioning models.
1.4.4 Building a Project Step by Step
To build a U-Net basic project, perform the following steps:
1) Choose a project template.
2) Define the projection and display coordinate systems, the
and transmission units.
3) Import geographic data files (clutter classes and heights, DTM
population data, and generic data).4) Create the network by using station templates or by retrieving the
existing template. Adjust the parameters of sites, transmitters
specific GSM/GPRS or UMTS/CDMA/CDMA2000 radio data.
5) Calibrate propagation models by the use of CW measuremen
6) Define the computation zone and the calculation settings (re
radius, propagation models, and reception properties).
7) Create and calculate standard coverage studies (per trans
overlapping zones).
For the GSM/GPRS projects
profiles, and environments).
9) Define
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ber of shared, circuit and packet timeslots,
atically.
ncy hopping parameters, to match thedimensioning part).
nce studies, the audit tool, and KPI
mport of test mobile data.
For the UMTS projects
ce traffic parameters (services, mobility types, terminals, user
profiles, and environments).
port or the creation of the following maps.
r automatically
ing results.
udit
24) ta.
25) y types, radio
26) ugh the import or the creation of the following maps.
ent
rofile
27) automatically.
. This
lts.
29) A2000 studies based on network load
ming from simulations).
30) d check the allocation with the audit tool.
rt of test mobile data.
12) Dimension the network (required num
and traffic loads).
13) Define the neighbors manually or autom
14) Allocate frequencies, BSIC and frequedemand (user-defined and coming from
15) Check the allocations through interfere
calculation.
16) Compute specific GPRS/EDGE studies.
17) Check and validate the network by the i
18) Define multi-servi
19) Define the traffic through the im- Traffic maps per environment
- Traffic maps per user profile
- Live traffic maps
20) Define neighbors manually o
21) Make instant pictures of the network by the use of Monte-Carlo simulations. This
also provides dimension
22) Calculate specific UMTS studies based on network load (user-defined and
coming from simulations).
23) Allocate primary scrambling codes to cells and check the allocation with the a
tool.
Check and validate the network by the import of test mobile da
For the CDMA/CDMA2000 projects
Define multi-service traffic parameters (services, mobilit
configurations, and environments).
Define the traffic thro
- Traffic maps per environm
- Traffic maps per user p
- Live traffic maps
Define neighbors manually or
28) Make instant pictures of the network by the use of Monte-Carlo simulations
provides also dimensioning resu
Calculate specific CDMA/CDM
(user-defined of co
Allocate PN offsets to cells an
31) Check and validate the network by the impo
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Chapter 2 Working Environment
2.1 Overview
The chapter describes the following:
Working with Menus and Windows
Working with the Explorer
Working with Data Tables
Filtering/Grouping/Sorting Data
Managing Display in the U-Net
Using Handy Tools
The U-Net user interface consists of an integrated set of cursors, windows, tools,
menus, toolbars and other elements that allow you to create, and define your project
in one place.
The user interface uses standard Windows interface functionalities along with a few
additional features to facilitate your operations. In addition, the drag and drop feature
can be commonly used between any folder explorer and the U-Net to import or open
any objects with a compatible format.
The two common window types are document windows and docking windows.
The position and size of document windows can be changed within the U-Net
window. They can be maximized and minimized.
Docking windows, however, can be attached to the borders of the application
window, or float anywhere on your screen.
Table 2-1 lists the details of the document windows and docking windows.
Table 2-1 Details of the document windows and docking windows
Window Description
Document window
Document windows are attached to a single document.
You can attach many document windows to a single
document.
Examples of document windows are maps, datasheets
or studies reports. When you close the last document
window attached to a document, this document is
closed.
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Window Description
Docking window
Docking windows are shared among open documents.
They reflect the content of the active document. The
active document is the one attached to the active
window. Examples of docking windows are the Explorer
window, the Panoramic window, the Legend window,
or the Event viewer window.
The U-Net provides many features dealing with the use of the map. Hence, you can
easily move, zoom in and out, change scales, and choose visibility range for objects
displayable on the map. You can also export the current environment.
In the U-Net, most of the items are organized in folders in the Explorer window.
These folders can be displayed in tables in order to make easy the management of
large data at the same time. Hence, filters, groups and sorts are easily made in
folders, tables or on the map (filtering only), or can be saved in configurations.
This generic organization method is also applied to the display of objects in the U-Net.
A generic display dialog box is available when you work on the properties of radio
data (sites, transmitters, and microwave links), prediction studies, measurements,
simulations and some geo data objects (DTM map or vector objects).
The U-Net provides several handy tools, such as undo/redo function, windows
classical and specific shortcuts, the use of icons and several types of cursors related
to working processes. Furthermore, the U-Net provides different search tools in order
to easily locate a site, a point, or a vector (even from its attributes only). It is also
possible to synchronize a selected vector and the related data (or any CW
measurement or test mobile data) in the corresponding data table.
2.2 Working with Menus and Windows
This section describes the following: Working with Document Windows
Working with Docking or Floating Windows
Printing the Active Window
2.2.1 Working with Document Windows
Table 2-2 lists the details of working with document windows.
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Table 2-2 Working with document windows
To You can
Tile the document windows Choose Window > Tile.
Cascade the document
windowsChoose Window > Cascade.
2.2.2 Working with Docking or Floating Windows
Table 2-3 lists the details of working with docking or floating windows
Table 2-3 Working with docking or floating windows
To You can
Show a docking window Click the name of the window on the View menu.
Hide the window
Click the Hide in the corner of the window.
Note:
This button is at the top-left or top-right corner,
depending on the position of the window.
Expand or collapse a
docking window in its
docking area
Click the Expand or Contract near the corner
of the window.
Note:
This button may be near the top-left or top-right
corner, depending on the position of the window. This
is a dual purpose button. When the window is fully
expanded, the function of this button is Contract;
otherwise, the function is Expand.
Change a docked windowto a floating window
Double-click in the window border.
Dock a floating window
Double-click the window title bar to return the window
to its previous docked location, or point to the title bar
and drag the window to a different dock area.
Position a floating window
over a dock (without
docking it)
1) Point to the title bar of the window.
2) Hold the CTRL and drag the window over any
dock area of the application window.
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Note:The window positions for docking windows are not associated with the current project.
They remain the same no matter which project you open.
2.2.3 Printing the Active Window
The U-Net provides powerful features in order to import/export any data. On this
consideration, the U-Net provides the possibility to print any type of active window
(table, legend, map, antenna pattern, point analysis window).
In order to print the active window, once the print is set, select File > Print (or press
Ctrl+P shortcuts) in the case of maps or tables.
For other objects like antenna patterns, legend or point analysis windows (for
example), just select Print... from the related shortcut menu (Right-click the window).
2.3 Working with Maps
This section describes the following:
Zooming and Panning
Using the Panoramic Window Centering Displayed Objects in the Map Window
Choosing a Scale
Defining Visibility Ranges on Objects
Displaying Rulers Around the Map
Displaying Rulers Around the Map
Point-to-Point Analysis
Getting Distances on the Map
Displayed Cursors
Printing a Map
Exporting Maps to External Files
Exporting Maps to Other Applications
2.3.1 Zooming and Panning
The U-Net provides powerful tools in order to zoom and to move the currently
displayed map.
Table 2-4 lists the details of zooming in a map.
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Table 2-4 Zooming in a map
Method Step
Method 1 Click on the toolbar.
Method 21) Press Ctrl+Q.
2) Then click the map.
Method 3 Press Ctrl+A
Method 4 Select View > Zoom in.
Method 5 Press Ctrl and use the mouse to roll forward.
Table 2-5 lists the details of zooming out a map.
Table 2-5 Zooming out a map
Method Step
Method 1 Click on the toolbar.
Method 21) Press Ctrl+Q.
2) Then right-click the map.
Method 3 Press Ctrl+R
Method 4 Select View > Zoom out.
Method 5 Press Ctrl and use the mouse roll backward.
Note: Zooming in and out actions are made depending on the cursor map location. The
cursor stays in the workspace.
When you use the mouse roll, x turns corresponds to x times the zoom in/out
action.
Table 2-6 lists the details of zooming on a specific area of the map.
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Table 2-6 Zooming on a specific area of the map
Method Step
Method 1 Click on the toolbar.
Method 2
1) Select View > Zoom Area.
2) Press and hold the left mouse at the north-west corner
of the area.
3) Drag the pointer to the south-east corner.
4) Release the mouse button.
To switch between the last five (4 previous + 1 current) zoom levels in history, you can
use the Previous zoom and Next zoom buttons ( and ) on the toolbar.
Tomove the map area, perform the following steps:
1) Click on the toolbar.
2) Hold down the left mouse button on the map area and drag the pointer.
3) Release the mouse button.
Note: In case of refresh problems on the map, click on the zoom toolbar (or F5
shortcut)
In order to disable these tools, click on the toolbar.
2.3.2 Using the Panoramic Window
The Panoramic window offers a whole view of the imported geographic data and
allows locating the map area you want to display in the workspace. A darker rectangle
characterizes the map area selected in the panoramic window and displayed in the
workspace.
Several operations may be performed in the panoramic window.
To zoom on a specific area of the map, perform the following steps:
1) Position the pointer on the map.
The pointer becomes a dotted rectangle.
2) Press and hold the left mouse button at the north-west corner of the area.
3) Drag the pointer to the south-east corner.
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4) Release the mouse button.
To move the map area, perform the following steps:
5) Position the pointer on the zoom area (darker rectangle).
The pointer becomes a cross.
6) Press the left mouse button.
7) Slide the pointer.
8) Release the mouse button.
To resize the map area, perform the following steps:
1) Position the pointer at the corner (or any border) of the zoom area (darker
rectangle).
The pointer becomes a double arrow.
2) Press the left mouse button.
3) Slide the pointer.
4) Release the mouse button.
2.3.3 Centering Displayed Objects in the Map Window
This function enables you to display the selected objects like transmitters, sites, and
hexagonal design at the center of the workspace and the central area of imported
geographical data such as clutter, DTM, vector data or scanned images. In both
cases, the displayed area is moved conserving the current scale.
To center any map or object in the displayed workspace, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click the object.
2) Select Center in the Map Window in the shortcut menu.
2.3.4 Choosing a Scale
To choose a scale, perform the following steps:
1) Click the arrow next to the scale box on the toolbar.
2) In the list, choose the scale value you want.
If the scale value you want is not in the list, perform the following steps:
1) Click in the scale box.
2) Type the scale value you want.
3) Press Enter.
The value you entered is added to the scale list.
Note:If you drag the icon band containing the scale scrolling box from the toolbar to a side
of your environment, you may find it again by clicking .
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2.3.5 Defining Visibility Ranges on Objects
For any object with settable a configurable display (sites, transmitters, coverage
studies, CW measurement, maps), it is possible to specify a visibility range. Theobject is visible only if the zoom level defined in the workspace (in the scale box) is
within the object visibility range.
This feature enables you to display in the workspace an object depending on the
zoom level.
To define an object visibility range, perform the following steps:
1) Right-click the folder related to the considered object to open the associated
shortcut menu.
2) Choose the Properties command from the shortcut menu.
3) In the Display tab, enter minimum and maximum zoom levels.
Note: In case of sites and transmitters, the visibility range is globally specified in the
Properties window.
This feature is an add-on, like visibility boxes or layer order, to manage object
visibility in the workspace. The defined visibility ranges have no influence on the
objects taken into account in calculations.
The visibility scales defined for objects are taken into account during printing or
print preview. The objects appear only if the printing scale is within their respective
visibility range.
2.3.6 Displaying Rulers Around the Map
It is possible to make visible rulers along the displayed map. A distance measurement
tool is also available.
To display rulers in the current environment, perform the following steps:
1) Select Options... > Tools.
2) Click the Coordinates tab in the Options dialog box.
3) Check the rulers you want to display in the workspace in the Display rulers part.
4) Use What's this help to get further descriptionabout the fields available in the
window.
5) Click OK.
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2.3.7 Point-to-Point Analysis
Using the button, the U-Net allows the user to study the geographic profile
between two points on the map.
To display the profile between two points, perform the following steps:
1) Make displayed the map of your current project.
2) Click the Height profile button ( ) on the toolbar.
3) Click the map to place the first point.
4) Move the pointer, and click the map to place the second point.
The U-Net automatically opens the Point analysis window and displays the height
and clutter profile between both points in the Terrain sections tab, which replaces
the Profile tab. In addition, it creates a folder called Terrain sections in the Geo tab
and lists all the created terrain sections in a related table. You can click anywhere on
the map or on an object in the explorer in order to replace the Terrain section tab by
the Profile tab.
Note: All the created terrain sections are displayed on the map.
All the terrain sections are listed in a manageable table. Standard features for
managing table contents (Fields, Delete, Filter, Sort, Locate on the map, Display
columns, Copy/Paste, Fill up/down) are available in a context menu (when you
right-click the column(s) or record(s)) and in the Format, Edit and Recordsmenus. You can also access the table content management from the Table tab of
the terrain section property dialog.
When selecting a terrain section in the table (on the map), this one is
simultaneously selected on the map (in the table) and displayed in the Terrain
section tab.
The generic U-Net display dialog is available in order to manage the display of
each terrain section. Open the terrain section property dialog and select the
Display tab.
A terrain section can be modified. On the map, right-click it to check that the Edit
command is selected. On the map, click a point and drag it (the left button pressed)
where you want.