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gwn-cogo specifications
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version |
- 4.x.x |
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platform |
- MicroStation Version 5.0 and earlier (2D or 3D files) |
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system |
- DOS / UNIX
- PC, HP9000, Sun Sparc, Intergraph Pro, DEC Alpha, Japanese NEC |
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installed size |
- Under 3 MB (Including Demo files) |
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system req. |
- 4 MB RAM minimum under MicroStation operation
- 640 KB RAM minimum (Cogo Alpha (DOS))
- Math Co-processor |
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interface |
- MicroStation pulldown menus
- Over 100 dialogue boxes (One for each command)
- Command window keyin option
- Sidebar menu
- Function Key menu
- DOS environment operation |
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method of input |
- Keyboard
- Graphic selection of elements
- Batch file processing |
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method of processing |
- Interactive with graphics
- DOS
- Batch file processing |
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user definable settings |
- Command names
- Order of input prompts
- Setting of optional or required status for some inputs
- Point Information length
- Figure Table description length (up to 1000 characters)
- Element attributes (permanent or temporary settings)
- Predefining text attributes and position
- Units of precision for distance/angle/area text annotation
- Generated output filenames (or directly to printer)
- Types of report generation (files, screen)
- Overwrite warning or override option of point and figure ID's
- Delete unwanted commands |
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data integrity |
- One to one relationship between the data files used by GWN-COGO and the design file.
- Backup and Restore command in pulldown menu
- Automatic backup (before each command) option.
- Batch Processing of Audit Trail or Report files to regenerate coordinate data. |
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points |
- Stored as 3D coordinate with an alphanumeric ID up to 8 characters in length. Unlimited number allowed. |
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figures |
- Descriptors may include points or figure ID's (also in combination) up to 1000 characters in length. Unlimited number allowed. |
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point creation commands |
- Location related to combinations of distance, direction, angle, bearing, deflection.
- By coordinate input
- Duplication of an existing point
- Intersection of figures, distances, directions, lines, arcs, offsets, points and numerous combinations thereof.
- Division and proportion of lines, arcs, area and direction adjustments
- Cul-de-sac, Cul-de-sac Bend and Street Intersection commands.
- Curve, Spiral, Arc calculation and generation commands. |
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plotting commands |
- Figures
- Points
- Cells
- Lines
- Shapes
- Line Strings |
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annotation commands |
- Area
- Figure
- Coordinate (11 combinations of Northing, Easting, Elevation and Point Information)
- Alignment
- Stations
- Label Alignment |
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adjustment commands |
- Least Squares
- Compass Closure
- Affine Transformation
- Helmut Transformation
- Three Axis / Scale / Offset Transformations |
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manual |
- Index and Glossary
- Detailed information for each command with examples
- Tutorial section
- Detailed information on Parameter File and Feature Table settings |
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tutorials |
- Batch Processing
- Sub-division setup and lot division
- Placement of cells as features
- Traverse and adjustment
- Road alignment with spiral curve embedded |
