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Dial before you dig – Online Map Information based on SIAS 4.1.2

• Maps and GIS data accessible online, personal visits not required
• Less work in the map enquiry office
• No processing of forms or preparing of paper plots
• Maximum data currency and security functionality
  

To avoid the risk of damaging pipes and cables buried underground and putting lives in danger, builders, contractors, excavation companies, underground network maintenance workers, plumbers, cable and pipe location companies – anyone who is intending to begin digging work should lodge an enquiry to the underground asset owner before commencing.

These enquiries can be carried out online using an application based on GE's Smallworld Internet Application Server 4.1.2. The application works partly with Web Map Services (WMS) allowing to access the Smallworld GIS data via WMS, but additionally to be able to integrate any other WMS based map information. Based on an Open Source Library "OpenLayers" this allows integrating external map services like Google Maps data or Open Street Map navigation to provide a user-friendly application for anyone who is going to dig.

Overview

• Simple web interface with large graphics window and focused range of functions
• Adherence to legal and industry self-regulation requirements
• Access to registered users only
• Registration for new customers incl. confirmation of user agreements
• Possible time-limited usage
• Navigation via zoom and manual scroll
• Navigation by querying an address (region, road, house number)
• Printed order form for documenting the purpose, the type and the duration of the construction work, the supervisor as well as special instructions on the obligation to exercise diligence
• Print preview in two scales (1:500 and 1:250) and free positioning and rotation of the plot frame
• Generation of PDF files separated by utility layer for printing; archived by the energy supplier
• Instruction manual, FAQ's and Online help
• Low system requirements for the workplace. Zero client deployment cost – only an Internet browser is required