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Did you know you can...?
Hide features in layer(s) based on any attribute(s)?
The Definition Query tab in a layer's Properties allows users to control which features in that layer are visible in the Data View. Just click on Query Builder button and write the query in SQL (similar to "Select by Attributes"). Only the features that are included in the query will be visible on the map.
For more information on Definition Queries, see ArcGIS Desktop Help.
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Industry News
Be sure to check out these links for some interesting industry specific articles - Newspaper, Postal, Public Works and Utility - there's something here for everyone!
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RouteSmart Live and In Person |
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Welcome New Clients
Austin American-Statesman
Newspaper
Austin, TX
Dayton
Daily News
Newspaper
Dayton, OH
Media Norway
Newspaper
Bergen, Norway
North Jersey Media Group
Newspaper
Woodland Park, NJ
Postal
Zagreb, Croatia
Bring Citymail Sweden AB
Postal
Stockholm, Sweden
Swiss
Post
Postal
Berne, Switzerland
Harrow Council
Public Works
Harrow, United Kingdom
Northeast Improvement and Efficiency Partnership
Public Works
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
SITA Sverige
Public Works
Solna, Sweden
St. Edmundsbury Borough Council & Forest Heath
Public Works
Suffolk, United Kingdom
CenterPoint Energy
Utility
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Editor Wanted
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Remember how, in our December issue, we told you we were no good at spelling? How we had originally misspelled the planned release month for RouteSmart for ArcGIS 2010 and then corrected the spelling to "February" in an attempt to set things right?
We are now in the market for an experienced newsletter editor. As it turns out, "February" was also an incorrect spelling. Through laborious research in libraries around the world, we have finally discovered that the correct spelling of the planned release month for RouteSmart for ArcGIS 2010 is "Soon."
Apparently we were using an old hieroglyphic translation of the dictionary and the ancient symbols were inadvertently misinterpreted. Rest assured that this mistake will not be repeated and the responsible parties have been suitably punished.
In the interim, how about a little preview to let you know about one of the tools that will be coming your way in this release?
 The Add/Edit Feature tool in RouteSmart for ArcGIS 2010
The Add/Edit Feature tool allows you to quickly and easily add, edit, or delete a record in your service location, facility, or seed point layer. When you add a new record and enter address information, the tool will automatically geocode the new record(s) as well, using an available locator.
For more details on the next release, make sure to attend our next "What's New" webinar. Look for registration links for this webinar in future issues of SmartDirections. In addition, we'll publish all relevant details in our formal release announcement upon product availability.
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Routing University News |
Dates for the Seminar Series at RouteSmart
Class: New User Express
Price: $3100
Days: 5
Dates: April 19-23, 2010
Class: Advanced Routing Concepts
Price: $2500
Days: 3
Dates: March 16-18, 2010
Class: Introduction to the RouteSmart Macro Language
Price: $2500
Days: 3
Dates: March 9-11, 2010
Register Now
Special Offer: Register for any March or April 2010 Routing University Seminar Series class by March 3, 2010, and save 15% off the standard registration fee!
Dates for the Skill-Builder Series Webinars
Join us for one of these upcoming webinars (click the links below to register for each class):
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Survey Winner! |
Congratulations to Joshua Hanby of CoServ! He is the winner of our January Technical Support Survey contest. Thank you Josh, for taking the time to complete and submit your survey.
As a reminder, Josh is the winner of 50% off of a spring 2010 Routing University seminar!
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Do I Need ESRI Maintenance?
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We often hear this question from our clients: "Do I need to stay current on ESRI software maintenance, too?" They wonder whether both the RouteSmart and the ESRI maintenance are required. We already know the answer to staying current on RouteSmart maintenance, but what about ESRI?
The short answer is yes, you need to stay current on both RouteSmart and ESRI software maintenance. Your RouteSmart maintenance provides you with access to our technical support team, complimentary conference registration, complimentary eXpert Services hours, and in-version software updates, among other things. Your ESRI maintenance provides many of the same benefits from ESRI.
Here's the clincher - RouteSmart is committed to keeping our software current with the latest ESRI GIS platform. What that means is that with each new RouteSmart software release, we do our best to ensure that our software is compatible with the latest release from ESRI. In fact, often times our software will require one of the latest releases from ESRI. And unfortunately, there have been times when some of our clients have been unable to upgrade to the latest RouteSmart version because they did not keep their ESRI maintenance current.
So remember, when you receive those maintenance quotes from ESRI and RouteSmart, make sure you continue to subscribe to both. It's the only way to ensure you can receive the latest and greatest functionality.
(See our online Product Compatibility Chart for more information about RouteSmart compatibility with specific ArcGIS software versions. You can always find the latest information on the About Us > Documents page of our website.)
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INTERSECT 2010: Call for Presentations
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Tell your RouteSmart success story at our upcoming virtual conference, INTERSECT 2010! Client case study presentations are the cornerstone of the RouteSmart conference, and this year it's easier than ever to be a presenter because you'll be presenting right from your desktop! Discuss the routing problem you addressed, how you went about it, and what results you achieved - that's what our clients want to hear, and the experience we all share. Submission Guidelines- Your title should not exceed 10 words
- Your abstract should not exceed 150 words
- When submitting your abstract, don't use bullet points, numbering, or all capital letters
- Submissions should be in English
- By submitting a presentation abstract, you agree that the information you provide may used for publishing purposes
(e.g., Web site, agenda, CD-ROM)
- You should submit your abstract via email to service@routesmart.com by no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
Important Information - The committee will evaluate abstracts and make selections based on
topic, content, and time available; we cannot guarantee that all
submissions will be accepted
- All authors will be notified after the selection process and provided
with speaker information if applicable
- Presenters will commit to participating in two run-through rehearsals and will ensure that they have access to a land-line phone for all rehearsals and the conference (no mobile or Web-based phones)
- Presenters will give a 20-minute live presentation as part of a moderated
session
Here's how the week is shaping up: Monday, September 13, 2010 - RouteSmart Day- Keynote, Product Roadmap, Partner Presentations
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - Newspaper Day
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - Public Works Day
Friday, September 16, 2010 - Utility Day
- Case studies, Industry Roundtable Sessions
Sessions are planned to run 3 hours per day, from 11:00 AM ET to 2:00 PM ET. So mark your calendars, plan to attend, and think about a story you'd like to tell. We look forward to receiving your submissions. Remember, abstracts should be submitted by no later than March 31, 2010, to service@routesmart.com.
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Learn from Your Peers
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Do you have a question about what other users are doing with RouteSmart? Have you wondered how others in your industry have solved an issue? Join the RouteSmart User's Group on LinkedIn and talk to any number of RouteSmart users around the world. Post a discussion topic and hear from your peers. Learn from the wisdom of the crowd.
To join the RouteSmart User's Group, become a LinkedIn member at http://www.linkedin.com. LinkedIn is a worldwide professional networking site that helps you to connect with other professionals who share common business interests. Once you've joined LinkedIn, search for the "RouteSmart" group and request membership. We'd be delighted to have you.
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