GIS
GIS Overview - Web
NEXGEN's GIS module allows users to view their linear assets from within their maintenance management system. From the map, NEXGEN users can add new work orders for multiple assets, review asset information, and more. GIS Overview Video Accessing the ...
Edit GIS Features - GIS
Users in NEXGEN have the ability to edit GIS layers directly from the GIS module in NEXGEN. Before being able to edit GIS features, GIS settings must be configured correctly by system administrators and GIS users must enter the proper login ...
Coded Values are Used to Build Location/Class Hierarchy Trees
Previously, when building the location or class hierarchy tree from existing fields in the GIS database, the abbreviated values were used. Now, the location/class hierarchy trees will display the coded values from the domain to make the ...
Sort Layers and Groups - GIS Integration
There are three options for changing the order in which layers and groups are displayed List by Drawing Order, List by Source, and List by Sort Order. Learn the details of each one below. Navigate to the GIS Integration Module To navigate to the GIS ...
Run a GIS Query
GIS Queries search GIS assets that are synced within NEXGEN based on GIS parameters. You can can also run a query based on NEXGEN parameters by running a NEXGEN Query. Visit our article Run a NEXGEN Query to learn more. Video Overview Run a GIS ...
Run a NEXGEN Query
NEXGEN Queries search GIS assets that are synced within NEXGEN based on NEXGEN parameters. You can can also run a query based on GIS parameters by running a GIS Query. Visit our article Run a GIS Query to learn more. Video Overview Run a NEXGEN ...
Add or Edit GIS Assets
Add or delete GIS assets directly in the GIS module. Or, edit the placement or attributes for existing GIS assets. Note - you must have the correct user permissions and the GIS administrator must enable GIS attributes to be editable in order to use ...
Download or Print the Map
Download or Print the map for easy sharing. This can be especially useful after using the drawing tools to mark up the map. Navigate to the GIS module. Click Assets > GIS. Zoom and pan on the map to show the desired field of view. Click the Print ...
Changing the Basemap
Basemaps serve as a reference map on top of which the asset layers are sitting. Changing the basemap will change the look and feel of the map. Selecting No Basemap will remove any reference to location and just show selected asset layers. The ...
Clear and Refresh the Map
Use the Clear Selection Tool to clear any selected assets, drawings, or dropped pins. Use the Refresh tool to reload the map. Note - refreshing the map will also clear selections, drawings, or dropped pins in the same step. You can also use ...
Measure Distance on the GIS Map
Use the measuring tool to measure the real world distance between two points on the map. Click the Measure Distance tool. Click and hold on the desired starting point on the map. While holding down the mouse, drag the pointer to the desired end ...
Drawing and Text Tools in the GIS Module
Learn how to use various drawing tools and text tool to mark up the map. This could come in handy if you need to mark a change in an asset's location, mark the position of a new asset, or making any other map annotations. You can then easily print or ...
Create a Service Request in the GIS Module
Create a new service request at a specific location or address by dropping a pin. To learn more about what a service request is and how to fill in the details to create a new service request, please visit our article Create New Service Request. ...
Create Inspections from GIS
Select GIS assets from the map and create a new inspection(s) for those assets. Keep in mind that each inspection can only have one asset attached. So, if multiple assets are selected, a separate inspection record will be created for each selected ...
Create Condition Assessments from GIS
Select GIS assets from the map and create a new condition assessment(s) for those assets. Keep in mind that each condition assessment (CA) can only have one asset attached. So, if multiple assets are selected, a separate CA record will be created for ...
Create or Add Assets to a Preventive Maintenance Record from GIS
Select GIS assets from the map and create a new preventive maintenance (PM) record with those assets attached, or add the selected assets to an existing PM. First, learn how to select assets using one of our selection tools by visiting our article ...
Create or Add Assets to a Work Order from GIS
Select GIS assets from the map and create a new work order with those assets attached, or add the selected assets to an existing work order. First, learn how to select assets using one of our selection tools by visiting our article Select Asset on ...
Select Assets on the Map
Learn how to use one of our selection tools to select assets from the map and view more information about selected asset. Video Overview Using Selection Tools to Select Assets Navigate to the GIS module. Click Assets > GIS. Use one of the ...
Locate Assets on the Map and Identify Asset Attributes
Learn how to locate assets on the map and use the Identify tool to view asset attributes. Remember, in order to view assets, the correct asset layer must be turned on. To learn more about asset layers, visit our article Legend and Layers. Locate ...
Setup Map and Layers
Go to Settings > GIS Click on Manage Layers to view the layers already in Nexgen and add new layers (Note: Verify the Layer Names based on your company settings GIS Rest URL Layers) To add a new map, right click on the main domain level and choose + ...
Import Layers from Multiple Map Sources
Users can import GIS layers from multiple map sources.This new feature gives clients the ability to mix and match layers from multiple existing map sources instead of needing to combine layers on one map before importing. Users can then edit GIS ...
Allow User to Edit Specific GIS Attributes
There might be certain attributes of a layer that users should not be allowed to edit. GIS administrators can specify which GIS attributes can be edited by users per layer. This ability gives the GIS administrator more precise control over which ...
Filter Asset Criteria Before Syncing Layers
The GIS Administrator can filter to bring in select assets within a layer that meet filtering criteria instead of having to sync an entire layer. 1. From home screen, click Settings > Integration > GIS 2. Click the layer you would like to sync. ...
Map GIS Attributes to NEXGEN Fields
GIS attributes can be mapped to NEXGEN attributes. For example, clients may want to map name, install date, impact index, etc. Note - the data field type must match in NEXGEN and the GIS database order for attributes to be synced. 1. Navigate to the ...
Group Layers
GIS Layers can be grouped under a parent layer in NEXGEN. This applies to both feature and map service. Grouping layers allows for better organization of layers and also gives the ability to turn groups of layers on or off while using the map in ...
Label Assets on the Map with a GIS Attribute
This feature allows administrators to assign one GIS attribute field as the label for assets of the same layer on the map.Labeling an asset with a GIS attribute makes it easy and convenient to see that one piece of information about an asset when ...
Legend and Layers
Learn how to turn asset layers on and off to view assets on the map. The legend shows which symbol represents each asset layer on the map. Video Overview Asset Layers In order to view assets on the map, the correct asset layer must be turned on. ...