Horizon Editors

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Feature Editing Tools
• Specialized Editors
• Unified Editors
• Advanced Tools

Overview

Horizon's editing tools provide comprehensive capabilities for creating, modifying, and managing spatial features. These editors range from basic feature editing to specialized forestry and burn planning tools, offering professional-grade functionality for complex GIS workflows.

Feature Editing Tools

Map Editor Tool

• Map Editor Tool: Comprehensive feature creation and editing
  • Point, line, and polygon creation
  • Attribute editing
  • Geometry modification
  • Feature deletion and updates

Viewshed Analysis

• Viewshed Point Editor Tool: Visibility analysis and modeling
  • Observer point placement
  • Line-of-sight calculations
  • Visibility parameters
  • Analysis result visualization

Route Planning

• Cart Route Editor Tool: Transportation route planning
  • Route creation and optimization
  • Waypoint management
  • Distance calculations
  • Path analysis

Logging Operations

• LOGR Editor Tool: Logging operations management
  • Harvest planning
  • Equipment tracking
  • Operational boundaries
  • Resource allocation

Specialized Editors

Style Editor

• Style Editor: Advanced layer styling and symbology
  • Custom symbol creation
  • Classification schemes
  • Color ramp management
  • Label styling

Unified Editors

The unified editors provide integrated editing environments for complex, specialized workflows:

Forest Practices Planning

• [FPP Editor]: Forest Practices Plan editor
  • Regulatory compliance features
  • Harvest boundary planning
  • Environmental constraint mapping
  • Professional forestry tools

Prescribed Burn Planning

• [Plan Burn Editor]: EMSINA-compliant burn planning
  • Burn unit design
  • Ignition pattern planning
  • Safety zone mapping
  • Weather monitoring integration

General Drawing

• [Sketch Tool]: Free-form drawing and annotation
  • Multiple drawing styles
  • Annotation tools
  • Custom symbols
  • Flexible geometry creation

Unified Interface

• [Unified Map Editors]: Comprehensive editing interface
  • Integrated tool access
  • Workflow optimization
  • Multi-editor coordination
  • Professional editing environment

Advanced Tools

Professional Features

• Multi-layer editing: Work with multiple datasets simultaneously
• Attribute validation: Ensure data quality and consistency
• Topology management: Maintain spatial relationships
• Version control: Track changes and manage edits
• Collaboration tools: Share editing sessions and coordinate work

Workflow Integration

• Import/Export: Seamless data exchange with external systems
• Template management: Standardized feature templates
• Quality assurance: Built-in validation and error checking
• Reporting: Generate editing summaries and documentation

Best Practices

1. Planning: Always plan editing workflows before beginning
2. Validation: Regularly validate data quality during editing
3. Backup: Save work frequently and maintain backups
4. Documentation: Document changes and maintain edit logs
5. Collaboration: Coordinate with team members on shared editing projects

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For detailed information on each editor, refer to the individual documentation files linked above.