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"Objects" within CityGuide DMS can be defined as georeferenced points on earths surface. Each of these objects has certain properties such as a name and a position on the map. Additionally these objects can lead to more information in the form of internet pages or email addresses. CityGuide DMS supports the following object functions:
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Objects - Searching for You want to find a certain object within your CityGuide database? Simply open the dialogue window for full text search.On the menu bar, click on "Objects" and choose the "Search" function. You may also access this function by pressing [F2]. Another possibility lets you enter the desired search terms directly into the object-search field of the program interface and query the database by pressing the [Return]-Key. This action will be followed by presenting the same dialogue window for full text search.
Modify the search string to your liking and select the desired object from the list. Now continue to activate the object on your map by pressing the "Select" button or decide against it and close the dialogue without submitting a selection by pressing the "Abort"-button.
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Objects - Information on Whenever the currently chosen object provides more information, you may access this information in a new browser window by clicking on the "Objects" entry of the menu bar and select "Information".Alternatively you can make use of the corresponding command button, or press[F5]. The information linked to this object may include the contents of an internet page or an email-address. How to link an information (website) with an object online using a different procedure will be explained in the next paragraph.
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Linking Objects CityGuide DMS is a bidirectional system. Meaning, it is not only possible to gain access to information through the system, but also to the system through information. In order to create an "external" link, start by selecting any object or group of your choice. Afterwards click the "Generate Hyperlink" entry located in the "Objects" tab of the manu bar. Alternatively, you can also press [F9].
Once you followed the above procedure, a new browser window will open displaying a service page. On this page you will find a preconfigured hyperlink for each screen resolution. The hyperlink can be copied and implemented into any external internet page. As soon as this link is activated by clicking on it, CityGuide DMS will initialize in the selected screen resolution displaying the object of interest. This is extremely usefull for linking the exact location of for instance a business (we are located at...), a schedule for festivities or stops for public transportation units like busses. Please read the user agreements of the respective CityGuide DMS license holders before trying to use this option.
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Objects - Show Symbols Every object within CityGuide DMS can have its own symbol or icon. When this option is activated, all objects of the currently chosen group which are located in the map window will be displayed using their respective symbols. In order to activate or deactivate this option you simply have to click on the responding entry "Show Symbols" located in the "Objects" tab of the menu bar. The same function can be toggled by pressing [F6]. After this mode has been activated you can move your mouse cursor over any given object symbol. This object will then be selected. Whenever more information is available for that object, you can access it by leftclicking on the activated object or by pressing the [F5]-key.
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