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Using SPRING for the first timeIf you are using SPRING for the first time we suggest that you follow these steps before you create or manipulate your own data. Later you will be able to learn more using the tutorial with 10 classes. Using these tools you will have a first experience with geoprocessing concepts modeled by the SPRING system, which will help you using it later on. We also suggest reading the conceptual topics.
Data previously prepared for these stepsThe data prepared for these steps are available only for the complete system (SPRING + Database_DEMO + On-line Help). Thus, the instala_spr40.exe file have to be used for the system installation. During the installation process the user should check in the components window the item Data "How to start?". The data in these steps are related to the SPRING Database named "DF", which should be in the folder:
Note: If during the system installation a different folder was used for storing the data, then, you should search for this folder when activating the database "DF". Running SPRINGWhen SPRING starts up, the main window, as presented in the figure below, will show up. The menu bar and the toolbar are displayed on the upper part. The toolbar includes the most frequently used commands, so you do not need to access the menus frequently. After starting SPRING, move the cursor over the toolbar in order to identify the meaning for each icon.
Some of the SPRING functionalities that are disabled in the menu bar, showing up in low relief, will be enabled as new tasks are executed. Next, the steps required to
explore some functionalities of the
SPRING system will be presented.
In order to highlight its importance, an informal
definition for the geoprocessing main
concepts used by SPRING is included in the
procedures description. A detailed definition for
these concepts is available either in
the Help or in the printed Manuals. FOLLOW THE ARROWS BELOW TO SEE ALL STEPS. ![]() The references below were included
to allow a direct access
to the topics. We strongly suggest that in the first
reading of these steps you follow
the arrow and ignore the references below.
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