TeeJet Swath XL - Manual (Page 17)

Swath XL
Software Version 3.00
1-11 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Swath XL
Fieldware/Swath XL File Types
Fieldware/Swath XL File Types
The Swath XL software can store and view three different types of files, GMF, RCD and BND, all described
below in more detail. These file types are also compatible with the MID-TECH Fieldware software suite.
That means data collected using the Swath XL product can also be used in the Fieldware software suite. You
can also use any RCD, BND or GMF file that was created using the Fieldware software suite with the Swath
XL product. As an example, a field boundary (BND) created using Fieldware - Field Mapping software can
be viewed in the Swath XL software. All data collected using Swath XL can be viewed and printed using the
Fieldware - Tools Map Manager program.
RCD
The RCD (Record) file type contains a record of a product application created using Swath XL, Fieldware-
Parallel Swath Guidance and Fieldware-ARM. The contents of the RCD file are the vehicle spray trajectory
and any controller feed back information that is supplied to the Fieldware software. Swath XL software does
not record any controller feedback. No mapping attribute data is stored in the record file. Any attribute map-
ping done in applications that use the RCD file is stored in a GMF file.
The last guideline used prior to exiting out of the Swath XL software is saved. If RCD data is not stored to
the PC card no guideline information is saved.
MID-TECH software products that can create or view an RCD file are:
• Swath XL,
• Fieldware-Parallel Swath Guidance,
• Fieldware-ARM,
• Fieldware-Tools Map Manager
GMF
The GMF (General Map File) file type encompasses all data collected that is not specific to any of the other
file type themes. Any general attribute/feature mapping such as weed boundaries, tile lines, or field hazards
is stored in this file type. All applications that allow attribute mapping use a GMF file to store this data. As
an example, the Swath XL software allows the user to map a limited number of field attributes such as points
and hazards, this data is not written to the RCD file, instead this data is written to a user selected GMF file.
By moving all additional attribute data out of the application specific file and into a GMF file we allow the
user to append additional data at a later date by using Fieldware - Field Mapping or Map Manager or any
other application that accepts a GMF file. Applications that provide attribute mapping capabilities and there-
fore use a GMF file are as follows:
• Swath XL,
• Fieldware-Field Mapping,
• Fieldware-Parallel Swath Guidance,
• Fieldware-ARM,
• Fieldware-Sample and Waypoint Navigation,
• Fieldware-Tools Map Manager,
• Fieldware-Tools Form Grid.