CARIS HPD : Command Reference : N : New Workspace
 

New Workspace

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Menu

File > New > HPD Workspace

Tool

Key

<Ctrl+N>

A workspace can be created from an existing workspace, from a backdrop file, or from scratch.

Related commands:

Interface

Option

Description

Name

A meaningful name for the workspace. Type in the box.

Description

A brief description of the area covered by the workspace. Type in the box.

Default Usage

The default usage for workspace data. Select from the list usages defined in the database.

Workspace Extent

The corners of the area.

Lower Left

Upper Right

If you have a file open, these fields will contain the extents of the data in the Display window. If no HPD project is open, the fields will be blank and you will have to type the coordinates.

Procedure

1. [Optional] Open an existing workspace or a backdrop file and zoom to the area you want to include in the new workspace.

The selected area will be used as the new workspace extent.

2. Select the New Workspace command.

The Workspace Properties dialog box is displayed.

3. From Default Usage, select a usage.

4. Type a Name for the workspace

5. Type a Description.

6. If no workspace or file is open, type the coordinates.

7. Click OK.

A message is displayed.

8. Click OK.

The workspace is created.