The operator would indicate the location with an intuitive pen gesture. Next, he or she would select the appropriate map symbol for the item to be entered.
Pertinent information is entered and edited interactively.
Database Linking For users with existing databases for facilities, these are extracted and loaded with the digital map files into the pen-computer. The SRI program will then search the database and locate the record. The associated information from the record would then automatically appear in the form for visual verification. As in the previous example, at the office, this data is downloaded to the host GIS and the records will be automatically linked to the map.