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Accessing stacked projects

6/10/2023

 
In busy areas, there will often be multiple projects stacked on top of each other.  To access a project which may be hidden underneath another, click on the project.  This will open up a menu on the left hand side which will list all of the projects within the area that you clicked.
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You can hover over the project title in the list, and the matching project on the map will highlight.  If you click on the project title, this will take you to the project summary page.  
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Clash/Opportunity detection

26/9/2023

 
The Forward Works Viewer has built in clash/opportunity detection.

A clash is a project which is occurring in the same shape boundary, during the same time, as your project.
An opportunity is a project which is occurring in the same shape boundary, at a different time to your project.  The shapes have to overlap on the map for them to be a clash or an opportunity. 

To see if your project has a clash or an opportunity, click on your project (either from the map, 'My Organisation's Projects, or search results). 

On the project summary page you'll see icons at the bottom. 
If they're greyed out then there are no clashes or opportunities.
If they're coloured and have a number next to them, that indicates there is a clash/opportunity, and how many projects there are a clash or opportunity. 
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You can click on the clash/opportunity button if it is coloured.  This will bring up a list of projects which are a clash or opportunity. (Note - if the project is a multi-stage project, the number of clashes and opportunities is displayed on the project summary page, but to find out the list of projects clashing you'll need to navigate to the stage page and click on the icon from there)
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If you click the 'view project' button in the clash/opportunity list, this will bring up the project details of that clash/opportunity, as below. 
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RAMM to NFWV

1/5/2023

 
RAMM layers can be published to the NFWV.  If you have data held in RAMM, follow the below steps to create a URL of the data you want to share.
1) Set up a RAMM layer that you want to share. What you see on the RAMM map will be what is published to the NFWV.   The example below uses a dispatch layer with all of the resurfacing job types. 
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2) Open up the layer menu by clicking on the layer and navigate to the columns option. Select the columns that you wish to publish to the NFWV.  Don't share anything you don't want to be seen in the NFWV.  Make sure to select 'Apply'.
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3) Navigate to the Settings, name the layer something suitable and save the layer. 
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4) Open up the layer menu again, select the export option.  Copy the link at the bottom of the export window and send to the NFWV team. You'll also need to let the team know what fields in RAMM relate to the fields in the FWV - the NFWV fields are as follows:
- project name
- project reference
- project description 
- start date
- end date
- contact name
- contact email
- contact phone number
If your RAMM tables don't contain that information - don't worry, for most of the fields we can apply information across all projects through the backend, but the project name and reference need to be in RAMM.  If you get stuck - contact us at support@forwardworks.co.nz
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Bulk vs Manual upload

3/4/2023

 
The Forward Works Viewer can ingest data in multiple ways:
  1. via an API from your system of record, if available
  2. data extracts via your system of record, eg. excel
  3. manually input into the FWV.  Most of the instructions in the Help Library relate to manually inputting and editing your projects. 
If projects are input via methods 1 and 2, any manual edit of the published projects will be overwritten next time the data is uploaded by methods 1 or 2. 

Method 1 - bulk upload via an API
We can usually extract data from any systems of record which has an API available, such as an ESRI REST service or a web feature service.  
We work with you to determine which tables will be exposed in the FWV and which fields will match up to the fields we require.  We can use FME to help us do this. 
If your system of record doesn't contain geospatial data, you can send shapefiles to us separately which we can match up to the lines in the table. 
The benefits of this approach mean higher accuracy and confidence in the data, and less work in the long run as only one system of record needs to be kept up to date. 

Method 2 - bulk upload via data extract (excel)
We can also accept data extracts in an excel table with matching shapefiles.  Data from your system of record is extracted on an agreed frequency, put into an excel template, and along with shapefiles, sent to support@forwardworks.co.nz on a regular basis.  We then upload the data and overwrite any previously published projects in the FWV. 
The benefits of this approach mean only one system of record needs to be kept up to date. 

Method 3 - manually input into the FWV
We recommend this option if you don't have many projects to publish, or only have projects on an adhoc basis.  It's very simple to do - simply follow the instructions here.  As the project has no links to your source of record, you'll need to keep your published project updated in the FWV (for example if the dates change).

What data do we need? 
We publish a minimum of:
  • Project Name
  • Project ID/Reference number (this comes from your organisation and is a unique identifier)
  • Brief project description
  • Geospatial information (shapefile, land parcel ID, asset ID etc)
  • Start and end date of the project
  • Contact details of the project manager (name, email, phone number)

Got questions? Email us at support@forwardworks.co.nz
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Drawing project boundaries

31/3/2023

 
To draw or edit/delete a project boundary, you need to edit the project.
Click on the edit icon on the project summary page (or the stage page if you're editing a stage boundary). 
If you don't need to edit the project summary, click 'next'. This will take you to the project boundary page. 
If you're editing a stage boundary, you will be taken immediately to the boundary editing page. 

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If you need to add an additional shape, click the 'draw polygon' button.   If you need to edit or delete, click the corresponding buttons as labelled below. ​
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​Drawing a project boundary
Click the drawing icon. 
Click on the map where you want to start drawing your project.
Using your mouse, click each point along the road/shape you want to draw.  
To finish drawing, double click, or click 'finish' in the drawing menu box. 

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​Editing a project boundary

To edit an existing boundary, click on the edit tool. This will create anchor points (white squares) around each shape that you can edit. 
Click on an anchor point to move it. Dragging the anchor points will sometimes create additional anchor points either side of the initial anchor point you moved, allowing you to create a more precise shape. 
Click save in the drawing menu bar to commit the change. 
Click 'save project' to save all of your changes. 
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Deleting a project boundary
Please note all projects and stages need at least one boundary.  
If you need to delete a project boundary, click on the trash can in the drawing tool.
Then click on the shape you want to delete. This will make the shape disappear.  If there are many shapes to delete, you can select 'clear all' from the drawing tools menu. 
To commit the change, click 'save' in the drawing tool menu. 
Click 'save project' to save all of your changes. 
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Navigating the FWV

21/10/2022

 
How do I navigate around the map in FWV?
  • When you first log in, the map will be zoomed out to the whole of New Zealand. 
  • You can move around the map in three ways:
  1. Move your mouse and drag the map around, and use the pan and zoom controls in the bottom right.
  2. Zoom to location by clicking the secondary tools menu in the bottom right of the map and selecting the crosshair. 
  3. Use the 'location' search in the top left menu bar to navigate to a city, address or point of interest (please note this function will be available shortly)
  • When you log back in, the map will open to the last location you looked at. 
What to all the buttons on the map mean?
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Watch the video below

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How to search for a project

20/10/2022

 
You can search for projects multiple ways. 

Search for a project on the map
  • Use the layers tab to filter for projects of certain types, for example all transport projects. 
  • In the layers menu, there is a toggle to 'show project info on hover'. This is switched on by default, and it means if you hover your mouse over any project shape on the map, an information box will pop up identifying the project.
  • In the future, you will be able to use this in conjunction with the date range filter, and the location search function.
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Find your project in 'My Organisation's Projects'
  • This tab shows up to 50 projects ordered by projects starting in the future closest to today's date. 
  • In the future, you will have the ability to apply filters to this list.
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Use the search function in the sidebar menu 
  • You can search for projects using a variety of filters including organisation, contact name, project reference, time frame and type. 
  • You can also include completed projects in your search.
  • The more filters you apply, the better your search results will be. 
  • Search results will be shown on the map, and all other projects which were showing on the map before the search will disappear. 
  • You can click 'zoom to results' which will zoom the map to the extent of the search results. 
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How to add a project

20/10/2022

 
Adding the project details
If you'd rather watch a video, scroll further down
  • Click on 'My Organistation's Projects' Icon. 
  • Click the top left button 'Add new project'.
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  • Fill in the project summary details.
    • You will need to fill in:
      • project name
      • project reference (from your organisation - please note this reference needs to be unique otherwise the project won't save),
      • start and end date of your project
      • the contact name, phone number and email address
      • the project type
      • infrastructure type
      • a brief description of the project. 
  • Click either 'create project with stages' or 'create project'
    • Create project with stages: if you have a project with several different stages to it, each requiring their own start and end dates and project boundaries, select this option.
    • Create project: if your project is simple and only has one start and end date, select this option.
    • Note 1:  If you select 'create project' and decide you need to add stages later, you can add them afterwards
    • Note 2: You can add multiple project boundaries within the 'create project' function, they will just have the same start and end date.
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​Create project with stages 
  • Once you have filled in project details, click 'create project with stages'.
  • Fill in the stage name
  • Fill in the start and end date
  • Filling in the stage description isn't mandatory but is helpful
  • To add the stage boundary/polygon, click the drawing tool in the top left corner of the map.
    • Click once on the map to begin drawing at the point you have clicked on, and then click along the shape you want to draw. 
    • Each click will create a movable point which can be dragged in any direction. 
    • Double click to close the shape.
    • To edit the shape, click on the edit button.  Drag the movable points (white boxes) to where you want them to be. To commit the changes, click 'save'. 
    • To delete the shape, click on the delete button. To commit the changes, click 'save'. 
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  • If your stage has traffic impacts: 
    • Add them by clicking 'add row' and selecting the impact and the time of effect. 
    • To commit the impact, click 'save project'.
    • To delete the impact, click on the trash can icon next to the impact. 
  • Click save.  This will save the project and the first stage in the FWV. 
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  • To add additional stages to your project, find the project you just created in 'My Organisation's Projects' tab.  Click on it, then click on the 'stages' tab.  Click 'add stage' and follow the instructions. 
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​Create project (with no stages)
  • Once you have filled in project details, click 'create project'.
  • To add the project boundary/polygon, click the drawing tool in the top left corner of the map
    • Click once on the map to begin drawing at the point you have clicked on, and then click along the shape you want to draw. 
    • Each click will create a movable point which can be dragged in any direction. 
    • Double click to close the shape.
    • To edit the shape, click on the edit button.  Drag the movable points (white boxes) to where you want them to be. To commit the changes, click 'save'. 
    • To delete the shape, click on the delete button. To commit the changes, click 'save'. 
  • If your project has traffic impacts: 
    • Add them by clicking 'add row' and selecting the impact and the time of effect. 
    • To commit the impact, click 'save project'.
    • To delete the impact, click on the trash can icon next to the impact. 
    • Click save.  This will save the project in the FWV. 
Watch the video below
See also....
How to add stages to an existing project
How do I access my projects
How to edit/delete my projects and stages
How do I search for a project
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Edit/delete my projects

19/10/2022

 
If you'd rather watch a video, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Important: please only edit/delete your project if you have entered it manually through the FWV platform. If your project has been published via an automatic feed, any edits or deletions you make in the FWV will be overwritten by the automatic feed. Please contact support@forwardworks.co.nz if you're unsure. 
  • Find your project, either by:
    • clicking on it on the map 
    • searching for it using 'search'
    • finding it in 'My Organisation's Projects'. 
  • If it's a project with no stages, on the project summary tab click the 'edit' icon. 

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  • Edit the summary details and click 'next' to edit the project boundary or traffic impacts. 
  • Click 'save and close' if it's just the summary you need to edit. 
  • If you want to delete the project, click 'delete project'. 
    • You will be asked to confirm your decision.
  • If it's a multi-stage project, click on the 'stages' tab.
  • Click on the 'edit' icon in the stage you want to edit. 
  • Click on the trash can icon to delete the stage. 
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Watch the video here
See also...
How to search for a project
How to access my projects
How to add additional stages
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Adding additional stages

18/10/2022

 
If you'd rather watch a video, scroll further down
If you selected 'create project' when you entered your project into the FWV, and now want to add additional stages, you can do so. 
  • From the project summary screen:
    • Click on the button 'make project multi-stage'
    • This will bring up a pop-up asking you to confirm your decision
    • If you confirm this, it will turn your existing project into the first stage of your project
    • From this screen you will be able to add and edit additional stages
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  • If you selected 'create project with multiple stages' when you entered your project and want to add more stages:
    • From the project summary screen:
      • Click on the 'stages' tab
      • Click 'add stage'
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Watch the video below
See also...
How to edit/delete my projects
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How to access my projects

17/10/2022

 
​To find your projects, click on 'My Organisation's Projects' icon. 
​This will bring up a list of up to 50 of your organisation's projects, ordered by those that are in the future and have a start date closest to today's date. 

​Note 1:  we will be introducing additional functionality to this tab in the future, including the ability to show the projects on the map, and a filter function to sort your projects. 
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You can also use the 'search' function in the sidebar menu to find your projects. 
You can search for projects using a variety of filters including organisation, contact name, project reference, time frame and type.  The more filters you apply, the better your search results will be. 
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See also...
How to search for a project
How to add a project
How to edit/delete a project
Adding additional stages to a project
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Infrastructure Layers

30/9/2022

 
How do I turn on different infrastructure layers?
  • Click on the layers icon in the sidebar menu. 
  • Here you can turn on/off various project and contextual layers.
  • Project layers are split into three categories:
    • horizontal projects
    • vertical projects
    • events
  • These categories are further broken down into different types. 
  • You can turn on all layers at once, or have one or several on at one time. 
  • If you expand the layer you will see a key denoting what colour is used for each infrastructure type. 
  • A general rule - anything with a black outline means the project is currently in progress.  
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Watch the video below

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Contextual Layers

30/9/2022

 
What is a contextual layer? 
A contextual layer is any information which is not a project but provides context to the area surrounding it - for example it could be a bus route, haulage routes, notable trees, sites of significance to Māori, planning consents etc. If there's a layer you'd like to see, please contact us.  There is a charge to upload a contextual layer. 
​How do I turn on a contextual layer?
  • Click on the layers icon in the sidebar menu. 
  • Here you can turn on/off various project and contextual layers. 
  • Scroll to the contextual layers section.
  • Click on the drop down arrow to expand the menu.
  • Click on the name of the layer to turn it on or off. 
  • A grey dot next to the region indicates that there is at least one layer turned on.​
How do I add a contextual layer?
Contextual layers are currently added by the helpdesk and there is a charge to do this.  If there is a geospatial layer you'd like to see in the FWV please contact us.
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Adding traffic impacts

29/9/2022

 
How do I add traffic impacts?
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Traffic impacts of a project can be added when you create your project, or can be added afterwards by editing your project. The traffic impact will be linked to the boundary of the project. In the future we will be introducing a traffic impact layer, so that you can see traffic impacts on the map. 
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Watch the video below
See also....
How do add a project
How to edit/delete a project
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Changing basemap style

27/9/2022

 
How do I change the basemap in the FWV?
​Click on the top right map icon. You can switch between an Open Street Map base, or LINZ world imagery. 
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How do I reset my password?

26/9/2022

 
​If you can't remember your login, or want to reset your password for any reason, click 'forgot password?' link on the homepage. 
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I've moved organisations

25/9/2022

 
I have moved to a different organisation and want to keep my FWV account.
​That's OK!
Please email support@forwardworks.co.nz to let us know which organisation you'd like to be associated with and we can adjust it at our end.  If you've got project planner access, you'll only be able to edit projects for the organisation your account is linked to. 

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