OBIS: User interface concepts - Revision history

Danielbk at 15:55, 25 March 2015

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	== Common user interfaces ==		== Common user interfaces ==

−	OBIS allows ~~to store~~, ~~manage~~ and ~~visualize~~ a number of different data types as described in [[OBIS: getting started]]~~, e.g. time series data and geodata~~. In general, the main user interfaces of all of these data ~~show~~ a similar layout and offer the same functionality which will be outlined in the next sections. As an example for the management, visualization and ~~download~~ of data, the geodata data type will be used here. ~~As geodata we can define~~ a dataset that has a spatial aspect or component.	+	OBIS allows the storage, management, and visualization of a number of different data types, such as time series data and geodata, as described in [[OBIS: getting started]]. In general, the main user interfaces of all of these data have a similar layout and offer the same functionality, which will be outlined in the next sections. As an example for the management, visualization, and downloading of data, the geodata data type will be used here. Geodata is defined as a dataset that has a spatial aspect or component.

	=== Data overview ===		=== Data overview ===

−	The Geodata overview lists all datasets, a contact person or organisation and a reference date. Each column can be arranged in descending and in ascending order. To list the column in alphabetical order, click on the name of the corresponding column. Click again to see the records in reversed order. ~~You~~ can also ~~list the datasets~~ according a specific contact person or a reference date. The link below the table allows to export the list of datasets as a CSV file.	+	The Geodata overview lists all datasets, a contact person or organisation, and a reference date. Each column can be arranged in both descending and ascending order. To list the column in alphabetical order, click on the name of the corresponding column. Click again to see the records in reversed order. The datasets can also be listed according to a specific contact person or reference date. The link below the table allows one to export the list of datasets as a CSV file.

−	In the menu on the left side you see different ~~sub items~~ of the geodata section. The functionalities "New import", "New Metadata" and "Edit map" will be described in detail in the section [[OBIS: Edit Geodata]].	+	In the menu on the left side you see different subitems of the geodata section. The functionalities "New import", "New Metadata" and "Edit map" will be described in detail in the section [[OBIS: Edit Geodata]].

	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Overview.png\|1000px\|Geodata frontpage]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Overview.png\|1000px\|Geodata frontpage]]
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	=== Browsing data ===		=== Browsing data ===

−	With a click on details in the row of a specific dataset all information linked to this dataset appear. First all metadata are listed. In the section "Document" the files for download are available.	+	With a click on details in the row of a specific dataset, all information linked to this dataset appear. First all metadata are listed. In the section "Document" the files for download are available.
	The buttons above the table can be used to navigate between all single data sheets based on the filter result of the overview list.		The buttons above the table can be used to navigate between all single data sheets based on the filter result of the overview list.

	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Details.png\|600px]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Details.png\|600px]]

−	In the section "View map data" geodata will be visualized. For the visualization process you will be redirected to JanusWeb, a product of Codematix GmbH Jena, which is an integral part of the information system. By default all layers connected to this dataset ~~were~~ displayed. You have the possibility to activate layers by clicking the respective checkboxes. On the right side a reference map is shown and a legend appears below. For further information how to use the map, see chapter [[OBIS: Geodata#Map navigation and Map functions\| Map navigation and Map functions]].	+	In the section "View map data" geodata will be visualized. For the visualization process you will be redirected to JanusWeb, a product of Codematix GmbH Jena, which is an integral part of the information system. By default, all layers connected to this dataset are displayed. You have the possibility to activate layers by clicking the respective checkboxes. On the right side, a reference map is shown and a legend appears below. For further information on how to use the map, see chapter [[OBIS: Geodata#Map navigation and Map functions\| Map navigation and Map functions]].

	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_JanusWeb.png\|1000px\|options\|]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_JanusWeb.png\|1000px\|options\|]]
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	=== Searching data ===		=== Searching data ===

−	The search function on the left side menu allows the search for datasets by free text or selection list. You can switch between these two modes by clicking either "Search with free text" or "Search with selection list". You can search according many different attributes, e.g. latitude, longtitude, spatial representation type and many more (see the screenshot of the search mask below). If you mark the checkbox in the column "Exact", the search will be carried out without wildcards. If you do not mark the checkbox, the search items entered in the entry field will be searched for as a string in the data entries irrespective of case sensivity.	+	The search function on the left side menu allows the search for datasets by free text or selection list. You can switch between these two modes by clicking either "Search with free text" or "Search with selection list". You can search according to many different attributes, e.g. latitude, longtitude, spatial representation type, and many more (see the screenshot of the search mask below). If you mark the checkbox in the column "Exact", the search will be carried out without wildcards. If you do not mark the checkbox, the search items entered in the entry field will be searched for as a string in the data entries irrespective of case sensivity.

	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Search.png\|600px\|options\|Geodata search]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Search.png\|600px\|options\|Geodata search]]
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	=== Editing data ===		=== Editing data ===

−	By clicking on "Details" in the overview table of datsets, you ~~see~~ first metadata information. Below the header you have two icons: the pencil to edit data and the garbage can to delete data.	+	By clicking on "Details" in the overview table of datsets, you will first see metadata information. Below the header you have two icons: the pencil to edit data and the garbage can to delete data.

	[[File:OBIS_edit_icon.png\|200px\|options]]		[[File:OBIS_edit_icon.png\|200px\|options]]

−	~~Use~~ the edit icon to edit metadata ~~and~~ the form to edit metadata ~~information appears~~. You can see and edit the entries in the form. ~~Red~~ marked ~~are those fields which~~ are mandatory.	+	Using the edit icon to edit metadata (the pencil) will result in the appearance of the form to edit metadata. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Fields marked in red are mandatory.

−	~~In case~~ you want to add new metadata click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to edit or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''	+	If you want to add new metadata, click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to edit or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''

	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|600px\|options]]		[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|600px\|options]]
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	In many cases, a single OBIS dataset is a compound, consisting of more than one element. As an example, a time series dataset may consist of		In many cases, a single OBIS dataset is a compound, consisting of more than one element. As an example, a time series dataset may consist of
	* a metadata description of that dataset		* a metadata description of that dataset
−	* the ~~real~~ time series data	+	* the time series data
−	* links to a measurement station the time series data have been measured at	+	* links to a measurement station at which the time series data have been measured

−	~~With regards to~~ geodata ~~you have~~	+	In the case of geodata, there will be

	* one or more documents containing the real data or preview images of them		* one or more documents containing the real data or preview images of them
−	* a map layer ~~to be~~ used to display interactive maps ~~in through~~ the OBIS mapserver	+	* a map layer used to display interactive maps using the data, via the OBIS mapserver

	[[Using_the_Okavango_Basin_Information_System_(OBIS)\|[Back to tutorial main page]]]		[[Using_the_Okavango_Basin_Information_System_(OBIS)\|[Back to tutorial main page]]]

DanielS at 17:11, 30 June 2013

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	=== Data overview ===		=== Data overview ===

−	The Geodata overview lists all datasets, a contact person or organisation and a reference date. Each column can be arranged in descending and in ascending order. To list the column in alphabetical order, click on the name of the corresponding ~~comumn~~. Click again to see the records in reversed order. You can also list the datasets according a specific contact person or a reference date. The link below the table allows to export the list of datasets as a CSV file.	+	The Geodata overview lists all datasets, a contact person or organisation and a reference date. Each column can be arranged in descending and in ascending order. To list the column in alphabetical order, click on the name of the corresponding column. Click again to see the records in reversed order. You can also list the datasets according a specific contact person or a reference date. The link below the table allows to export the list of datasets as a CSV file.

	In the menu on the left side you see different sub items of the geodata section. The functionalities "New import", "New Metadata" and "Edit map" will be described in detail in the section [[OBIS: Edit Geodata]].		In the menu on the left side you see different sub items of the geodata section. The functionalities "New import", "New Metadata" and "Edit map" will be described in detail in the section [[OBIS: Edit Geodata]].

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	In case you want to add new metadata click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to edit or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''		In case you want to add new metadata click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to edit or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''

−	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|~~400px~~\|options]]	+	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|600px\|options]]

	== Links between datasets ==		== Links between datasets ==

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	Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form to edit metadata information appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory.		Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form to edit metadata information appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory.

−	In case you want to add new metadata click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to ~~edir~~ or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''	+	In case you want to add new metadata click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to edit or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''

	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]		[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]

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	[[File:OBIS_edit_icon.png\|200px\|options]]		[[File:OBIS_edit_icon.png\|200px\|options]]

−	Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form to edit metadata information appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory. In case you want to add new metadata the same form ~~appears~~, but with empty entry fields.	+	Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form to edit metadata information appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory.
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		+	In case you want to add new metadata click on the link "New Metadata" in the menu on the left. The same form will appear, but with empty entry fields. '''Note: It is only possible to edir or delete data if you have the neccessary authorization.'''

	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]		[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]

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−	Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form ~~for edition~~ appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory. In case you want to add new metadata the same form appears, but with empty entry fields.	+	Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form to edit metadata information appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory. In case you want to add new metadata the same form appears, but with empty entry fields.

	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]		[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]

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	=== Editing data ===		=== Editing data ===

−	~~The [[OBIS: Edit Geodata\|editing of geodata]] will be realized at the GUI of JanusWeb. Via the link~~ "~~Edit data~~" in the ~~menu on the left side~~ you ~~will be redirected automatically~~. ~~A new screen appears~~.	+	By clicking on "Details" in the overview table of datsets, you see first metadata information. Below the header you have two icons: the pencil to edit data and the garbage can to delete data.

−	[[File:~~OBIS_Edit_map~~.png\|~~600px~~\|options~~\|GUI JanusWeb~~]]	+	[[File:OBIS_edit_icon.png\|200px\|options]]

−	~~For each dataset you have~~ the ~~opportunity~~ to edit ~~or export~~.	+	Use the edit icon to edit metadata and the form for edition appears. You can see and edit the entries in the form. Red marked are those fields which are mandatory. In case you want to add new metadata the same form appears, but with empty entry fields.
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		+	[[File:OBIS_edit_metadata.png\|400px\|options]]

	== Links between datasets ==		== Links between datasets ==

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	With a click on details in the row of a specific dataset all information linked to this dataset appear. First all metadata are listed. In the section "Document" the files for download are available.		With a click on details in the row of a specific dataset all information linked to this dataset appear. First all metadata are listed. In the section "Document" the files for download are available.
−	The buttons above the table can be used to navigate between single data sheets.	+	The buttons above the table can be used to navigate between all single data sheets based on the filter result of the overview list.

	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Details.png\|600px]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Details.png\|600px]]

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	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Details.png\|600px]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_Details.png\|600px]]

−	In the section "View map data" geodata will be visualized. For the visualization process you will be redirected to JanusWeb, a product of Codematix GmbH Jena, which is an integral part of the information system. By default all layers connected to this dataset were displayed. You have the possibility to activate layers by clicking the respective checkboxes. On the right side a reference map is shown and a legend appears below.	+	In the section "View map data" geodata will be visualized. For the visualization process you will be redirected to JanusWeb, a product of Codematix GmbH Jena, which is an integral part of the information system. By default all layers connected to this dataset were displayed. You have the possibility to activate layers by clicking the respective checkboxes. On the right side a reference map is shown and a legend appears below. For further information how to use the map, see chapter [[OBIS: Geodata#Map navigation and Map functions\| Map navigation and Map functions]].

	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_JanusWeb.png\|1000px\|options\|]]		[[File:OBIS_Geodata_JanusWeb.png\|1000px\|options\|]]

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	In the section "View map data" geodata will be visualized. For the visualization process you will be redirected to JanusWeb, a product of Codematix GmbH Jena, which is an integral part of the information system. By default all layers connected to this dataset were displayed. You have the possibility to activate layers by clicking the respective checkboxes. On the right side a reference map is shown and a legend appears below.		In the section "View map data" geodata will be visualized. For the visualization process you will be redirected to JanusWeb, a product of Codematix GmbH Jena, which is an integral part of the information system. By default all layers connected to this dataset were displayed. You have the possibility to activate layers by clicking the respective checkboxes. On the right side a reference map is shown and a legend appears below.

−	[[File:~~OBIS_Geodata_ViewMapData~~.png\|~~600px~~]]	+	[[File:OBIS_Geodata_JanusWeb.png\|1000px\|options\|]]

	=== Searching data ===		=== Searching data ===