====== Great Topics about Orbit Tools =====

This page publishes 4 headlines about the Orbit Tools you should know as an Orbit user. It gives **a closer look** to some important viewpoints of the Orbit Tools. \\ Wich aspects of editing, building constructions and annotations do we need to pay attention to?

  - [[#1. Let there be Points, Lines and Areas!|Let there be Points, Lines and Areas!]]
  - [[#2. Constructions vs. Objects|Constructions vs. Objects]]
  - [[#3. The Power of Snap!|The Power of Snap!]]
  - [[#4. Note my Annotation!|Note my Annotation!]]

===== 1. Let there be Points, Lines and Areas! =====

**Create objects** with the [[112:orbit_desktop:tools:editing:sidebar|Edit Tools]]: Either **Points**, **Lines** or **Areas**. 

 {{orbit_desktop:tools:new_objects.png?nolink|}}

Objects can be used to represent **topographic data** on the map:

 {{orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_overview.png?nolink&500|}}

^  Points  ^  Lines  ^  Areas  ^
| {{orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_points.png?250&nolink|}} | {{:orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_lines.png?250&nolink|}} | {{:orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_areas.png?250&nolink|}} |
|  For Example: Adresses, GPS photo positions, ..  |  For Example: Streets, train lines, ..  |  For Example: Buildings, Parcels, Contours, ..   |
^ ^^^
Every object has a unique **Set of Attributes** that can be edited in the [[112:orbit_desktop:inspector:index|object inspector]]. (Information that is essential for the object itself.) \\
Example:
|  Adresses  |  Roads  |  Parcels  |
|  {{orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_points_attr.png?250&nolink|}}  |  {{:orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_lines_attr.png?250&nolink|}} |  {{:orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_areas_attr.png?250&nolink|}}  |


===== 2. Constructions vs. Objects =====

Do not confuse Objects with [[112:orbit_desktop:tools:construction:sidebar|Construction points or lines]]!! \\
These tools have a completely different use and structure:

^ ^  Constructions  ^  Objects  ^
^  **Example**  |  {{orbit_desktop:tools:topics2_constructions.png?250&nolink|}}  |  {{:orbit_desktop:tools:topics1_areas.png?250&nolink|}}  |
^  **Types**  |  Construction Points \\ Construction Lines  |  Points \\ Lines \\ Areas  |
^  **Attributes**  |  No Attribute Component  |  Each Object contains a Set of Attributes  |
^  **Storage**  |  Stored in a Construction File (*.**ocf**) that can only be opened within the Construction Tools Sidebar  |  Saved in the **dataset**  |
^  **Use**  |  Used to **draw Objects** on  |  Used to put essential **geographic information** on the map. Each Objects contains its own information.  |

===== 3. The Power of Snap! =====


While editing objects it's important to notice the [[112:orbit_desktop:tools:editing:snap|Snap Function]]! \\

{{orbit_desktop:tools:editing:snap_detail.png?nolink}}

**Snap** is the action which fits a vertex of an object into the position of a **nearby vertex** or a **Construction** Point or Line.
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The **snap indicator** shows a red circle in case of a snapped vertex.

==== Snappable positions ====

The **Snappable positions** on the map depend on the [[112:orbit_desktop:preferences:editing|Editing Preferences]].

^ Possible positions to snap while editing  ^^
| Vertices of selected objects only |  {{orbit_desktop:tools:editing:snap_move4.png?nolink}}  |
| Vertices of objects within the [[112:orbit_desktop:datasetlist:operations#active_dataset|activated dataset]] |  {{orbit_desktop:tools:editing:snap_addpoint2.png?nolink}}  |
| Vertices of all visible objects | ::: |
| Construction Points |  {{orbit_desktop:tools:editing:snap_constructionpoint.png?150&nolink}}  |
| Construction Lines |  {{orbit_desktop:tools:editing:snap_constructionline.png?150&nolink}}  |


===== 4. Note my Annotation! =====

Use [[112:orbit_desktop:tools:annotation:sidebar|Annotations]] to share temporary detailed information with your colleagues.
\\ Combine **Free Text with spatial figures** to clarify your information on the map. Mail the **annotation file** (*.oaf) to your colleagues, they can open it in their own Orbit.
\\ \\
For example a temporary traffic obstruction:

{{orbit_desktop:tools:annotation:annotation_example.png?400&nolink}}