User Guide
About the Output Tool
The Output Tool version 3 brings a new dimension to gINT Output, by allowing you to batch output reports from an easy to use interface - significantly improving workflow and efficiency.
Key Features:
- Configure and output (PDF, Raster, Preview or Print) multiple reports grouped by Key Set (PointID, Sample etc), by each Report, or by Range Filter (such as geology code/unit)
- Work with single and multiple gINT projects
- Most gINT output options are configurable
- Multiple configurations may be saved and recalled, and may be stored in the Project, Library, User (current user on local PC), or Computer (all users on local PC); Further, configurations maybe imported and exported to XML
- Assign User Report Variable values to all reports in a configuration
- Improved Range Filter configuration
- The enhanced PDF Bookmark grid allows you to define dynamic multi-branch hierarchies; The options include Key Set, Report Information and Range Filter information
- Increment figure numbers
- GDW Export allowing for the output of multiple reports to one page
Example Usage
- Output a non-cored log, cored log, and photo report grouped by PointID
- Output all lab test reports in a database grouped by Sample/Specimen
- Output numerous reports configured independently, with incrementing figure numbers
- Output multiple graph frames to one page
- Output multiple lab summary graphs grouped by Geotechnical Unit
New Features in Version 3.2
- Defect fixes
- .NET 4.8
- Single .exe installer
Extended validation code signing certificate, to avoid windows warning during installation
New Features in Version 3.1
- Support for gINT version 10
- Confluence / web context sensitive help
New Features in Version 3.0
- Drawing export
- Additional Specification line – free text added at the end of the Spec section of the script
- Incorporates the Fence Generator Tool, now named Fence Output Tool
- Support for enterprise database / SQL Server
- Single User Hardware Key support for Win 8, Win 8.1, Win 10 and Server 2012
Support
You are eligible for support and maintenance if the DSM subscription for your license is current. For technical support please email support@datgel.com or call +61 2 8202 8600 or +65 6631 9780.
System Requirements
gINT
The product runs optimally using gINT 8.2.008 or 8.1.2.008 (23/Jun/2010 12:00:00 PM) or higher.
The Tools work with all product levels of gINT.
Hardware and Operating System
Windows 7 and Server 2008 or later, otherwise no additional system requirements to those for gINT.
Required Windows Components
- Windows Installer 4.5
- .NET 4.8 Framework
Installation and Activation
Before the Administrator Tools can be used you need to:
- Complete the installation procedure (see Installation and Licensing)
- Activate the product (see Datgel Product Licensing System User Guide)
About this Guide
This document is intended for use by both new users of Datgel Output Tool, and users who are ready to explore some of its more advanced features. It is assumed you have intermediate level skills with MS Windows and gINT.
Conventions and typography used in this guide
Information
Tip
Warning
Note
| Example | Description |
|---|---|
> | Used to indicate a series of menu commands, e.g. Select File > Open. |
| | Used to indicate a gINT Application Group, Application, Table Group or Table , e.g. DATA DESIGN | Project Database. |
Bold Text | Items you must select, command buttons, or items in a list, e.g. Navigate to UTILITIES | Convert Projects (4th tab). |
Italics Emphasis | Use to emphasize the importance of a point such as parameters, e.g. Data Entry – Check Omit Must Save prompt when save is required. |
CAPITALS | Names of keys on the keyboard, for example, SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT. |
KEY+KEY | Key combinations, for example CTRL+P, or ALT+F4. |
Code Snippet | Indicates a code snippet within a paragraph. |
Code sample | Indicates a sample program codes inserted in user guide e.g. public override string ToString () |
File name or path | Used for formatting file name and paths e.g. abc lib.glb or V:\10 gINT\Datgel Install Files. |
Table_Name | Database table name, e.g. POINT_TABLE. |
Field_Name | Database field name; e.g. PointID. |
Command line | Command line, presented exactly as it must be entered e.g. cdir. |
Field Colours
Each of the fields in the project tables have been coloured to improve the data entry process as indicated the following table.
Field Colour | Field Name and Explanation |
|---|---|
Yellow | gINT Key Field – mandatory data entry |
Pastel Purple | AGS Data – data associated with the AGS Data Interchange Format |
Pastel Green | Calculated Field – data is written to this field by Datgel's code |
Brown - Green | Data Enter and Calculated field |
Pastel Beige | Data Entry Field – data should be entered into this field, or data in this field influences the calculation |
Pastel Red | Legacy Data Field – historic data entered here, is typically from an old database |
Pastel Blue | Output Option – used to control how data displays on a report |
Pastel Orange | Remark or Metadata Field – additional data associated with the primary information |
Grey | Read-only |