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Section 4. Setting up Datalogger Networks

4.3.2.1 Adding a Background Image

A background image can be associated with the model by using the

Options |

Change the Background Image menu item. When you select this menu item,

a file selection dialog will be shown and you will be allowed to select a bitmap

image file for the background. Alternatively, the background image can be

pasted from the clipboard using the

Options | Paste the Background Image

menu item. This item will only be enabled if there is an image object on the

clipboard. You can clear the background image by selecting the

Options |

Clear the Background Image menu item.

Background images offer significant value in that they allow you to see the

layout of your network related to the geography that you are trying to cover. A

good image can show landmarks and/or topographical locations that guide

placement of things like radio repeaters. That said, the Network Planner does

not derive any intelligence from the background image. It is present strictly to

satisfy user aesthetics.

4.3.2.2 Scrolling the Drawing Canvas

The drawing canvas is designed so that it has no real boundaries. Rather than

using traditional scroll bars, the Network Planner provides two means of

changing the canvas viewing window: the scroll buttons and the model

overview. In addition to these features, when stations are selected in the

Station List, the canvas will be scrolled so that the selected station is visible.

Finally, you can scroll the canvas directly using the mouse.

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