Creating a New Dataset

• Create a new dataset by using the New Dataset wizard.
• At least 1 dataset have to be open to determine any reference to a co-ordinate system.
• In this new dataset wizard, only 1 model is defined. After finishing the wizard it is possible to modify and extend the dataset structure and properties.

Open the New Dataset wizard

• from menu : Dataset > New Dataset…

Enter the name for the new dataset. This is the name the dataset will get in the dataset list.

Select the spatial data type : point, line or area.

• Orbit uses only these three spatial types of objects.
• It is not possible to create a dataset of type image interactively.

Enter an attribute name and select the data type of the attribute values.

• Click next '>' to add a new additional attribute. Use previous '<' to go one attribute back.
• If there is no attribute name entered, the attribute will not be added.

After entering all attributes and specifying there data types, finish the wizard and save the new dataset by clicking the little yellow square.

• Specify the location, name and storage format for the dataset.

• The new dataset appears on top of the dataset list.
• Now it is possible to modify the dataset structure (add a Model, add an Attribute Set, specify rules, etc)
• To create and add objects for this new dataset use the Edit Objects toolbar.