Generating tasks

Tasks are set up by an administrator so you can use map data to perform some type of analysis through the interactive map. You first enter the criteria for the task, whether it is entering data or selecting an area on the map, then click the Start button and wait for the task to be processed. When the task has finished processing, you can view the results.

Before generating the task, you need to know the type of data that you ne ed to enter and where to retrieve results when the analysis is complete. For more information, contact the administrator.

1. Select an area on the map.

If the task requires that you select an area on the map (selection or markup), do this before selecting the task. If the task requires you to select from a list or enter data, do this after opening the task.

2. To access the geo processing tasks, do one of the following:

• On the command bar, select

and then select a task from the Task sub-menu from the left pane. The Geo Processing dialog box appears.

Figure 194

• Open the Tools pane by selecting

from the Command bar, and then select Job History.

3. In the Geo Processing dialog box, ensure the Input tab is selected.

4. Select the Buffer Distance information and click Start. A message appears and shows the progress of the job you just started.

Figure 195

The following table describes the icons that appear in the message.

Table 16
Icon	Icon name	Description
	Completed Successfully	Shows the number of jobs that have finished processing.
	Failed	Shows the number of jobs that failed during the processing stage.
	Options	Makes a list box appear with these options: Refresh • Select this option to refresh the My Jobs window. History • Select this option to view the Job History window where you can use date range filters to find jobs that have been started within a time period of your choice. Notify me when job is started • This option is enabled by default. If you start a job for this task, a message appears above the My Jobs window to inform you when the job has started. Notify me when job is finished This option is enabled by default. If you start a job for this task, a message appears above the My Jobs window to inform you when the job has finished.

When the job has been processed and is ready to view, the number beside the Completed Successfully icon

increases by one.


NOTE:	If you have generated jobs while not logged in to the application, the task history is not saved and you will not be able to view previous tasks after you close the browser window. For more information on viewing task history, see “Viewing previous task results” on page 243.

Map extent as input

If the task requires a map extent as input, you will have the options displayed above in the Geo Processing dialog box.

Current Map

Click this button to obtain the minimum and maximum X and Y coordinates of the currently displayed map and its boundary shape as input for the job.

Active Selection

Click this button to obtain the extents (the bounding box) of the currently selected map features as input for the job.

Draw On Map

Click this button to draw a shape on the map with a cursor. The extent of the shape will be input for the job.