Creating a network merge

Note: First you need to save the two models to be compared as version files.

1.  From the File menu, choose Compare and transfer networks > Network merge mode.

The Network merge mode window opens.

2.  Make the desired changes.

Element

Description

Network 1

Version file

Click the button to select a version file that you want to compare with another version file.

Note

Alternatively, you can enter the file name and the path in the field.

Network 2

Version file

Click the button to select a version file that you want to compare with the other version file you selected.

Graphic parameters

File

Click the button to select a graphic parameters file.

Save

You can click the button to save the current graphic parameters in a file.

Filter

File

Click the button to select a filter file.

Save

You can click the button to save the current filter settings in a file.

Open

Use this button to open a *.nmp file.

Note

If you open a network merge file, the data will be displayed in the window. The merged network itself is not loaded.

Save

Use this button to save the data displayed in the window in a *.nmp file.

3.  Confirm with OK.

The merged network is calculated and displayed. The title bar of the program window indicates that you are in the network merge mode.

Notes: You can terminate the display of the merged network by opening a different version or network file.

In the Network merge mode the following operations can be carried out:

  • Zooming, scrolling, shift mode (hand)
  • Creating new user-defined attributes
  • Setting a Multi-edit selection
  • Setting filters
  • List output with attribute interface (clipboard, attribute file, database)
  • Opening, editing, and saving graphic parameters
  • Opening network/version/(database, INTREST)
  • Saving the network
  • Database exports
  • Connecting to Personal Geodatabase
  • Turn volume display
  • Show network statistics
  • Printing