TIMVEG Tutorial

TutorialTIMVEG ProgramMoF VRI handheld data collection systemOctober 1, 2001IntroductionScope of Software SystemThis data collection software system consists of two main parts 1) a handheld data collection program that collects all the numerical and textual data that iscomprises the Timber Emphasis portion of the provincial inventory. It also provides editchecking/validation functionality.2) a PC program that transfers the data between the handheld and PC, creates a backup file,and creates a translated file for the Ministry of Forests inventory database program. In additionthe PC program has a validation function that can be used as a final check for edits before finalsubmission to the MoF.The system is designed to collect data representing the following data cards:Header Card Header CH, 1Compass Card CP, 2Cluster Layout Header CL, 3Tree Details Plot TD, 8Tree Loss Indicators Plot TL, 9Small Tree, Stump and Plot TS, 10Site Tree DataAuxiliary Plot Card Plot TA, 11The handheld program is designed to run on the Husky FS series handhelds, but will also run onthe Hewlett-Packard Palmtop.How to use this Tutorial GuideThis tutorial is strictly an example of entering data for a plot cluster and will not encompass allthe different data collection situations you will encounter. It is a quick way to get accustomed tothe ”look and feel’ and navigation of the software. This tutorial is most effective when used withthe TIMVEG manual. In fact, I ...