Interfaces

Import / Export of Data

Moving data into and out of SoilVision was considered of great importance in our development efforts. Import data from previous versions of SoilVision or from any table format with the click of a button. Export personal data to other software packages such as Excel or Surfer on a user-defined format using our table builder query wizard. The open database architecture allows complete flexibility in extracting data on any format from SoilVision.

Software Compatibility

SoilVision provides the ability to transfer your data between applications in a simple, straightforward manner. SoilVision adheres to Windows standards of cutting and pasting data exchange to allow exchange between Windows compatible software. Soil property functions from within SoilVision may be output in point or equation form and therefore may be cut and pasted into many modeling programs. Whether its transferring data to a seepage model, or a borehole logging program, SoilVision provides data filters to make the task simple.

SoilVision™ ArcView™ Interface

Visualization of your borehole data is important. SoilVision Systems Ltd. has initiated a strategic relationship with ESRI to offer visualization of boreholes and soil properties. The SoilVision software provides a wizard-like interface to export borehole information to be viewed in standard GIS applications such as ArcView and Sylvan Maps. Exported data may then be combined with existing topographical or street layout data for visualization. A description of the ArcView products as seen on the ESRI site may be seen below. Please visit the ESRI Canada home page for ordering information.

ArcView GIS™

ArcView GIS is a powerful GIS package with superior manipulation, analysis and presentation tools built right in. ArcView is the world's most popular GIS package, and brings the power of high end geospatial analysis to your desktop in an easy to use package. 

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Spatial Analyst™ The Spatial Analyst extension gives ArcView GIS full raster modeling capabilities. Functions include interpreting a continuous surface from a set of sample points, creating hillshade, slope and aspect maps, automatic generation of histogram diagrams, and viewshed analysis. You can also automatically compute drainage basins or watershed areas from elevation data. Generate contours automatically or "on-the-fly" from selected points.

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3D Analyst™ Go beyond two-dimensional mapping with ArcView's 3D Analyst. With this extension you can go beyond your study area in a dynamic 3D view. You can perform cut and fill volume calculations, as well as generate contours and hillshading. Draw a line from point A to point B on a 2D view and have ArcView automatically generate a cross section or profile diagram. Export your 3D view to a VRML file for publishing on the Worldwide Web. "Fly through" your virtual world in real time with the playback script.

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Query Interface

A capable query interface is critical to unlocking the power of your data. SoilVision provides the most flexible, free-form query wizard currently available in a soils database system. The query wizard can be used to create complex queries across multiple tables. Select all Silty Loam soils with a porosity between 0.30 and 0.42. You will never lose track of subsets of data since queries are stored for later use within SoilVision.