FOREST VISION DOWNLOADS

 

 
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Quick Evaluation
ForestVision Evaluation Installs version 1.04 with the example database (and minimum BDE support). Simply download and run FVSetupDemo.EXE and follow the installation instructions. You can then run ForestVision from the main menu (Start | Programs | Vision Software | ForestVision), and use the guide to quickly step through some of ForestVision's capabilities. 4500 KB
   
Installation

ForestVision Full Install New customers can download and run FVInstall.exe (contact MTS for a time-limited hardware key). The installation program currently installs version 1.04. If you do not already have the Borland Database Engine installed, please download and install Minimum BDE support below.

1400 KB
ForestVision 1.05 Update Use this upgrade if you already have an exising ForestVision installation. Simply download and run FVUpdate105.exe (See version changes below for detail on new functions and fixes - the version you are currently using is indicated at the top of the ForestVision main window and in the Help|About dialog) 1300 KB
Minimum BDE support Download and run BDEPdxSupport.exe to install minimum database (BDE) support for ForestVision (only necessary to install on computers which do not have the BDE installed - also see Components) 1260 KB
Full BDE support Download and run BDEFullInstall.exe to install full database (BDE) support for ForestVision (only necessary to install on computers which do not have the BDE installed - also see Components) 4200 KB
   
ForestVision DE (Data Entry)
ForestVision DE Installs version 1.00 (does not require the BDE). Simply download and run FVDESetup.EXE and follow the installation instructions. You can then run ForestVision DE from the main menu (Start | Programs | Vision Software | ForestVision) or desktop icon. 850 KB
   
Components
   
Full BDE support The installation program installs only minimum BDE support - if you have any problems accessing databases like Access (also used for data conversion of TFM and FMS), Oracle, Informix, Sybase etc., download and run the full Borland Database installation (can only be applied once you have installed minimum BDE support). Download and install the bde511en.exe file (located at the bottom of the linked page) 11600 KB
   
Manual and Tutorials
ForestVision Manual (currently being revised - please see tutorials) 729 KB
See the tutorials page  
   
Promotional Material
ForestVision Brochure 516 KB
   
Example Database
Demonstration Database (version 1.00 - New Zealand) 2000 KB
   
Data Conversion Notes
TFM2 to ForestVision Conversion 101 KB
TFM1 to ForestVision Conversion 43 KB
FMS to ForestVision Conversion 190 KB
   
Version Changes
Many thanks for all the feedback and suggestions that help us to improve ForestVision - if you have any suggestions or want to inform us about problems, please contact the development team.  
Version 1.02
  • Added Company field to Contacts
  • Added Land Class A%, Land Class B%, Land Class C% and Land Class D% fields to Management Unit
  • Added Scrub Felling as a new Secondary Operation Type for General Operations (Primary Operation Type Manual Operation)
  • Added support for multi-part polygon editing (map editor)
  • Added smart interpretation for boolean and list fields - entering partial words (e.g. 'T' = 'True', 'Ro'='Roads/Landings') will be interpreted in their context.
  • Added smart interpretation for date - now allows single number (interpreted as month) and two numbers (interpreted as month/year or day/month - depending on entered numbers and system settings)
  • Color dialog now remembers custom colors, even between sessions.
Version 1.03
  • Improved Map browsing and editing. The map browser, map editor and map template printer now has quick access to a map controler which allows quick access to all map tools, modes, layers and settings. As a result the map editor data-entry assisstant is also simplified (See tutorials Introduction to Forest Vision Mapping, Using the Map and Using the Map Editor).
  • Data dictionary for all fields (or selected data node fields) now available from Tools|Data Dictionary|Data Fields Detail.
  • Data node information for all data nodes (or selected data node) now available from Tools|Data Dictionary|Data Node Information.
  • Defined list options and operation types lists available from Tools|Data Dictionary
  • Operator Tracking has been extended to include tracking of resources (in operator tracking periods). The operator tracking node has been moved up to the management unit data level (same level as Operations, File References etc).
  • Operator Period now includes Total Amount and Invoice Number to facilitate invoice printing for a operators (and operator periods).
  • Various small mapping refinements.
  • Various small GUI refinements (icons, names).
  • Various small improvements to Reporting.
  • Added a Search Wizard to quickly find and select items matching simple criteria.
  • IMPORTANT: Operator period is no longer supported under Operations - Operator Tracking - Operator (Operator Tracking and Operator data nodes are still available)
Version 1.04
  • Map Print Preview allows zooming to user-entered scale, e.g. 1:10000
  • Enter can now be assigned an 'action' in the editor - either move to next/previous field, or move to next/previous item.
  • Management Groups and Management Units have a new tool to un-clone the management-data (right hand treeview). Two or more Management Units can point to the same management data. Using this tool will create a replicate of the management-data.
  • New map editor tools - join and split polylines, reverse polygons.
  • Small GUI enhancements and fixes (Ctrl+Add Item button (Quickbar) adds user-entered amount of items, Ctrl+Del clears fields in the editor (blob, strings, class and object), improved zooming at very fine detail level (close to 1:1), Log Yield / Stock Element and Tree Attribute data entry assistants automatically accepts last entered value on close, improved drag/drop and import/export).
  • Improved Report layouts and detail.
  • Enhanced user-defined calculations (both for reporting and editor equations)
  • Operation Start and End Dates now remain 'not entered' until a value is supplied (previously defaulted to operation entry date)
  • IMPORTANT: Data conversion support for other Stand Record Systems have been disabled to optimize the program size. A enabled copy will be supplied on demand, but since this is likely to be a once-only occurence for any business we prefer to reduce the application size in all other cases
Version 1.05
  • Map editor can now lock zooming and pan with background image - necessary for quick map digitizing from a background image.
  • Quick new map object add (Ctrl+I) support for map editor - speeds up map creation.
  • Quick access to data entry assistants from editor (Alt+Enter).
  • Simplified and improved ForestVision calculator (improved repeated calculations, improved support for 'keyboard only' use).
  • Fixed Import problem with illegal filenames (e.g. importing operations with a date in the name)
  • Payment items now have a Comment field to support any additional information relating to the payment.

 

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