Key Features

PLTS for ArcGIS—Aeronautical Solution includes tools and features to enable aeronautical information management and database-driven cartographic production of aeronautical charts.

Data Management Tools

• Geodesic feature creation via a parameter-based editing wizard (Feature Builder [PDF]) for construction of complex aeronautical features
• Rule-based validation on the fly during editing, with user configurable, table-based rules engine
• Ability to work with distributed teams via database replication/synchronization, which allows databases to automatically synchronize changes between offices, teams, or Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) contractors
• Robust visualization and publishing tools to share central database content as Web services
• Relationship-based editing—Model provides database relationships between feature types to users through related features during feature editing via a tree view (For example, an airport may have multiple runways, and the application provides a one-click cascade into related features.)
• Tracking, visualization, and reporting of historical database states
• Temporal support for cyclical production (28-day product cycles) via long transaction (database versions)
• Import and export of AIXM 4.5 enabled through the ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension to connect with the PLTS for ArcGIS—Aeronautical Solution Aeronautical Information Conceptual Model (AICM)-based model

Product Management Tools

• Symbology and text—Use the comprehensive specification manager (Visual Specifications) to define and manage specifications for symbology and labeling.
• Automated text generation and management utilities—Batch-generate annotation and manage multiscale annotation classes.
• Masking management—Store and share masking rules in a database providing uniform application of masks. Masks are batch-updated based on the rule base defined by the user.

Workflow Management Tools

• Workflow management and tracking—Manage workflows, control processes, track the progress of jobs, and maintain history of feature edits. Within ArcMap, a task assistant can be configured to streamline the production process even further.