ENTERPRISE 7.0 Training Guide ASSET UMTS FDD Tool User E109 Re Aoenwe ee AIRCOM INTERNATIONALThe information in this document is subject to change without notice and describes only the product defined in the introduction of this documentation, This document is, intended for the use of AIRCOM International's customers only for the purposes of the agreement uncer which the document is submitted, and no part of it may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or means without the prior written permission of AIRCOM International. The document has been prepared to be used by professional and properly trained personnel, and the customer assumes full responsibility when using it. 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AIRCOM International WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY EVENT FOR ERRORS IN THIS DOCUMENT OR FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING MONETARY LOSSES), that might arise from the use of this document or the information in it. This document and the product it describes are considered protected by copyright according to the applicable laws. ASSET is a registered trademark of AIRCOM International. Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of their respective companies, and they are mentioned for identification purposes only, Copyright © AIRCOM International 2010. All rights reserved.Contents Introduction to the ASSET Training Course 13 1.1. Overview of the ASSET UMTS Training Course... 13 1.2 Course Objectives...... 14 2 Introduction to ENTERPRISE 15 2.1. Objectives of this Session. 15 22 The ENTERPRISE Tools Suite. 15 2.3. Obtaining User Assistance... 23.4 Obtaining Suppor. - 2.3.2 Obtaining Further Information and Services. ennennnnnnenne 19 24 The ENTERPRISE Database ......... . 20 2.4.1 Database Contents 20 25 The Two-Stage Commit Process a 2.6 Session Summary Checklist . sevnnennsennees 2 3 Setting Up the Project 23 3.1. Objectives of this Session seer 123 3.2 Starting ENTERPRISE eee 23 3.3. Logging into a Database... evsene 2 3.4 Creating a New Project. —— 25 3.4.1 Using Shared Data ne Se 34.2 About the Modify Project Dialog BOK o.rnnononn ou 27 35. Setting the Required Technology for your Project 32 3.6 Viewing Settings for the Current Project, 3.7 Message Log Window 3.8 Exercise: Starting a Project... eveneneee 4 3.9 Session Summary Checklist 35 4 Using the GIS and Other Visual Tools 37 4.1. Objectives of this Session a a7 4.2 Introduction sr, 4.3. Opening the 2D View Window....... 37 4.4 Using the 2D View Window. evtnanennnsireinmenenseseseees 3 4.4.1 About the Map View Toolbar 39 44.2 Using GIS Export Se 56 44:3 Displaying Map Data... a 40 [ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) 7 Page 5 Version 7.04.4.4 Ordering the Data Shown on the Map... = 42, 4.4.5. Selecting lems on the Map — vn M4 4.4.6 Selection Expert Toolbox. : SS Ad 4.47 2D View Context Menu... 44 44.8 Viewing Attribute Data of the Map as a Screentip.-.c. 45 4.4.9 Searching the Map View Window with the Quick Finder “a7 4.4.10 Map View Gadgets Window = : 50 4.4.11 About the Master View. : a 52 4.5 Moving Around the Map.. 7 53 4.5.1 Zooming In on the Map. . . 53 4.5.2 Zooming Out on the Map... . 54 435.3. Saving a Favourite Zoomed View. ne SA 4.5.4 Shortcut Keys for Zooming...» a oo 54 4.5.5 Repositioning the Map. . = 55 4.5.6 Redrawing the Map.wrrnem — oe BS 4.6 Saving a Favourite Map View 55 4.6.1 Editing and Deleting Favourite Views. 56 4.7 Printing Maps. os Soot 4.7.1. Customising Page Layout for Printing Maps 58 47.2. Printing the Map...» . oo 60 4.7.3. Printing a Specific Area of the Map View Window... 60 4.8 Exercise: Using the 2D View and Favourites .... nn) 4.9 Session Summary Checklist 62 5 Vectors and Polygons 63 5.1 Objectives of this Session 63 5.2 Overview a ese 63 5.3. Creating Your Own Vector File Features 64 5.3.1. Defining Attributes for a Vector File Feature 68 53.2. Editing Lines and Polygons nn 69 5.3.3 Managing Vector File Features «nnn ee 70 5.3.4 Creating Holes or Islands for Polygons nen 74 5.3.8 Saving and Exporting Vectors cnn 7 5.4 Importing Vector File Data ee - 78 5.5 Classifying User Vector Files 79 5.6 Exercise: Creating and Displaying Vectors... 8t 5.7 Session Summary Checklist = 82 6 Setting up a UMTS Network 83 6.1 Objectives of this Session. 83 6.2 Importing Antennas. sense evn sees BB 6.3. Setting Up Propagation Models .. 86 6.3.1 About the Enhanced Macrocell Model. nnn oo 86 6.3.2 Adding an Enhanced Macrocell Model... : : 87 64 Using XML Exports and Imports sense essa 91 65 About UMTS Resources and Node Types esse 93 65.1. Defining UMTS Resources sen = Page 6 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.06.5.2. Defining Node Types 7 : 94 66 About UMTS Carriers... on soe 9B, 6.6.1 Defining Carriers for UMTS ssn ee 6.7 About Templates 96 6.7.4. Adding a Template for Site or Nog. aes : 7 68 Adding Sites or Nodes Using the Map View, 98 69 Setting UMTS Parameters in the Site Database : seen 9) 6.9.1 Setting the Node Type and Resource Limits for a Node. 99 6.9.2 About the Cell Params Tab for UMTS CellS..ncnnnnmnnennnennnneenns 100 6.9.3 Seiting the Resource Limits for UMTS Cells 103 6.10 Viewing and Editing Antenna Configurations..... seeseenees 104 6.10.1 Using Instance IDs to Distinguish Antennas: 104 6.10.2 Moving Antennas in the Map View a 106 6.10.3 Reorientating Antennas in the Map View sou 107 6.11 Quickly Viewing and Editing Site or Cell Information .... 108 6.12 Viewing and Editing Carried Traffic Data svecssnensesenseies 10 6.12.1 About the Carried Traffic Tab 110 6.13. Session Summary Checklist 116 Fields, Filters and Visualisers 117 7.1 Objectives of this Session 17 7.2. Using Fields in ENTERPRISE eel, 7.2.4 Examples of Field Definitons..... 118 7.2.2 Viewing and Editing Fields for Network Elements nnn 119 7.3 Using Filters in ENTERPRISE 121 7.3.4 Purpose and Uses of Filters ws 122 732. Creating a Dynamic Filter using the Filter Wizard . sonnnnnnnnes 2B 73.3. Creating a Static Filter using the Filter Wizard 128 73.4 Adding a Filter Using the Selection Expert SS 129 73.5. Editing and Deleting Fitters.. sn 134 7.3.8 Exporting Filters using XML Export 135 7.3.7 Making Your Dynamic Filters More Efficient Se 136 7.4 Using Visualisers 137 TAA Adding Visualiser8 0. 138 74.2 Changing the Display Properties of Visualiser ... 138 7.4.3 Copying and Resetting Display Properties of ViSUalISerS ncn rnnnnan 139 74.4 Exporting and Importing Display Properties of Visualisers 139 7.5 Session Summary Checklist 140 Predicting Pathloss and Displaying Coverage 141 8.1 Objectives of this Session... 141 8.2 Predicting Pathloss. 141 8.21. About Primary and Secondary Predictions sens 142 82.2 Using the Pathloss Prediction Generator co 145 8.3. Creating Signal Coverage Arrays (UMTS) a 147 8.4 Displaying Coverage Arrays oe 148 8.4.1 Example of Best RSCP Array. Seen 148 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) PageT Version 7.08.4.2 Example of Best DL Cell by RSCP Array... wo 149 8.4.3 Customising the Array Display Properties so 149 85 Producing Coverage Reports/Statistics. 153 8.6 Using the Array Manager... . 154 8.6.1 Loading a Specific Array. = sn 155 8.6.2 Saving Arrays - = 186 8.6.3 Deleting Arrays Sn 156 8.6.4 About the Array Clipboard nnn 157 8.7 Session Summary Checklist... even 188 9 Traffic Planning on a UMTS Network 159 9.1. Objectives of this Session 159 9.2 Configuring Traffic Parameters 159 9.3. About Bearers. om seoseeeenens 160, 9.3.1 Adding UMTS Bearers : = 160 9.4 About Services .... 162 9.4.1 Adding a UMTS Service so snes 162 9.4.2 Adding a UMTS HSPA Service 164 9.4.3. Setting the Packet Switched Parameters for a Service. nee 165 9.5 Setting UMTS Clutter Parameters.. 167 9.6 About Terminal Types... eee 168 9.6.1. Adding a Terminal Type for UMTS... oe ie0) 9.6.2 Determining the Distribution of Traffic... 470 9.7 About Traffic Rasters..... 174 87.1 About Vector Atbute Trafic Rastrs. 174 9.7.2 About Distributional Statistics 175 9.7.3 About the Traffic Units 175 9.8 Creating a Traffic Raster. 176 8.81 Creating a Trafic Rastor with Specified Values. 17 9.8.2 Creating a Vector Attribute Traffic Raster. 9.8.3 Displaying Traffic Rasters. 9.9 Session Summary Checklist 10 Planning Neighbours 181 10.1. Objectives of this Session . 181 10.2. About Neighbours in ASSET 181 10.3 Creating Neighbours 182 10.3.1 Creating Neighbours in the Map View 182 10.3.2 Creating Neighbours in the Site Database 182 10.4. Using a Simple CSV File to Add or Remove Neighbours 185 10.5 About the Neighbour Planning Wizards... . soseenee 186 10.5.1 Using the Prediction-based Neighbour Wizard so 187 10.5.2. Setting the Prediction-based Neighbour Plan Parameters. 188 10.6 About the Neighbour Analysis 190 10.6.1 Performing a Neighbour ANAIYSIS....nennmnmnnnnnsntninennnne 191 10.7 Displaying Neighbours. 199 Pages ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.0"1 10.7.1. Displaying All Neighbours. 199 10.7.2 Displaying Neighbours for an Individual Cell 200 10.7.3 Cross-referencing the Neighbour Analysis with the Map VIEW vnncnnn 201 10.8 Committing All First Order Neighbours of a Cell 202 40.9 Converting inward/Outward Neighbours to Mutual 202 10.9.1 Converting Neighbours in the Site Database .. 202 10.9.2 Converting Neighbours using the Neighbour Analysis. 203 10.10 Session Summary Checklist. 204 ‘Simulating Network Performance 205 11.1. Objectives of this Session 205 11.2 About Monte Carlo-based Simulation... 205 11.2.1 About the Static Simulation Method 208 11.2.2 About the Static Analysis Method "207 11.3 About the Simulator in ASSET. 208 14.4. Prerequisites for Running a Simulation. 208 11.4.1 Running a Simulation with Specified Cell Load Levels 209 11.4.2 Selecting the Terminal Types for the Simulation... 209 11.4.3 Setting Options for the Simulator... 209 11.5. Using the Simulator Wizard for UMTS 210 11.5.1 About the Simulation Parameters for UMTS 213 14.6 Specifying Array Definitions for the Simulator Outputs. 215 11.6.1 Using the Simplified Auto Setup Option 215 11.6.2 Specifying Customised Array Definitions. oe 217 11.7 Running Simulation Snapshots... 221 14.7.1, What Happens Within a Snapshot?. 222 11.7.2. What Failure Conditions Are Tested For? 223 11.8 Viewing and Controlling the Progress of a Simulation . 224 11.8.1 Pausing and Restarting a Simulation 1 225 11.9. Viewing Simulation Results in Arrays and Reports 226 11.9.1 Example of Pilot Eollo Array 226 11.9.2. Example of Output Reports 227 41.10 Writing Cell Loading Parameters to the Database. 227 41.11. Writing Carried Traffic Data to the Database 228 11.12 Saving and Loading Simulation Data 229 11.13 About the Pixel Analyser 230 “1.18.4 Using the Pixol Analyser to View Information, 231 11.14 Session Summary Checklist 240 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UNTS) Page Version 7.012 13 14 Page 10 Generating Reports 241» 12.1 Objectives of this Session, 12.2. Generating Reports and Statistics 12.3. Generating Statistical Reports for Arrays. 123.4 Results of the Statistical Reports for Arrays. 12.4 Generating Simulation Reports. 1244 124.2 12.43 12.4.4 1245 1246 UMTS Composite Repors... UMTS Cell Failure Report UMTS Downlink Performance Reports... UMTS Cell Handover Reports Throughput Reports Uplink Performance Reports... 12.5 Generating Site/Node Reports. 12.6 Generating Reports of Uncommitted Changes 12.7 Session Summary Checklist Planning Scrambling Codes. 255 13.1 Objectives of this Session 13.2 About Scrambling Codes. 13.3. Planning Scrambling Codes for UMTS. 13.3.4 13.3.2 Setting up Scrambling Code Schemas... Running the Scrambling Code Planner 241 244 242 243 246 247 247 248, ee 249 13.3.3 About the Scrambling Code Report Dialog Box senna 13.4 Session Summary Checklist. Configuring HSPA 265 14.1. Objectives of this Session 14.2 Configuring HSPA Suppott.... 14.3. Defining UMTS Resources 14.4 Defining Node Types... 14.5 Setting the Node Type and Resource Limits for a Node .. 14.6 Using AAS Support for UMTS or HSPA. How the UMTS/HSPA AAS Look-Up Tables Are Used. 14.6.2. Setting Clutter-specific Adjustments to the AAS Parameters. 14.7. Assigning Antennas to UMTS Cells. 14.8 Enabling HSPA Support for UMTS Cells 14.64 14.9 Setting the HSPA Parameters on the Cell Params Tab 14.10 Setting the Cell Load Levels on the Cell Params Tab. 14.11 Using CQI Tables for HSDPA... 14.12 Adding HSDPA Bearers 14.124 About HSDPA Bearer Parameters 249 249 250 251 253 255 255 256 256 258 260 264 265 265 266 266 267 268 269 270 an 272 2 273, 274 oo 74 276 pai "ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.014.13 Adding HSUPA Bearers fore) 14.14 Adding a UMTS HSPA Service. soos 280 14.15 Adding a Terminal Type for UMTS with HSPA 281 14.16 Using the Simulator for UMTS with HSPA. . 7 seve 283 14.17 HSPA Array Outputs lees lesceaceees 283 14.18 Session Summary Checklist ose . 284 15 What's New in ASSET 7.0? 285, 15.1 LTE Support. eee 7 er 15.2 Antenna Instance IDs..... oo .. 286 15.3 Google Earth Support. = 7 287 15.4 Extended Character Set Support. i 289 15.5 Licensing Configurations and Permissions ....... 7 290 Index 293 ‘ASSET Tang Gude (UMTS) Page Version 7.0Page 12 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.0,SECTION 1 1 Introduction to the ASSET Training Course ASSET is a planning and analysis tool that provides a complete range of functionality for the design and simulation of cellular networks. A wide range of technologies are supported, including: GSM, GPRS, UMTS (FDD), joint GSM/UMTS, CDMA2000, EV- ‘DO, Fixed WiMAX and Mobile WiMAX, and LTE. To create and use any of these networks, you need to have the appropriate technology licence. In general, if required, multiple technologies can be used within the same project. Functionality includes hierarchical network planning, propagation modelling, service definition, neighbour list definition, automatic frequency planning, analysis arrays, detailed reporting, and simulation of network performance. In addition, measurement data can be used for a variety of purposes. 1.1 Overview of the ASSET UMTS Training Course This document provides notes and supporting material for the ASSET Version 7.0 User Training Course for the UMTS technology. This course is intended for competent radio planners who want to understand how to use the ASSET tool when planning UMTS networks, It is not intended to be any kind of radio planning course (separate theory courses are available). It is assumed that the tool has been installed and a suitable database configured by the system administrator. Details of how to install ENTERPRISE and how to set up a new database source are not covered by this course, but are covered by the ENTERPRISE Administration Course. ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Page 13 Version 7.01.2Course Objectives ~ The course is delivered in a sequence of sessions, enabling delegates to gain confidence in using the ASSET tool. Thé course is intended to enable delegates to: «Have a basic understanding of the ENTERPRISE database + Define new projects or use existing projects © Understand how to use the Geographic Information System (GIS) Create and use vectors and polygons ‘+ Set up a UMTS Network + Use fields, filters and visualisers + Perform coverage planning * Model and spread traffic Perform neighbour planning ‘+ Use the Simulator © Generate reports «Plan scrambling codes © Configure HSPA in ASSET ‘+ Gain awareness of the new ASSET features in V7.0 Page 14 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.0SECTION 2 2 Introduction to ENTERPRISE 2.1 Objectives of this Session During this session you will learn about: « The ENTERPRISE tools suite * The ENTERPRISE database and its contents The two-stage Commit concept 2.2 The ENTERPRISE Tools Suite ‘The ENTERPRISE suite of products incorporates a range of advanced tools which provide valuable integrated support in the areas of planning, optimisation and performance management. As well as operating standalone, the tools can operate seamlessly together, sharing critical information without duplication. The ENTERPRISE products link to a common industry standard relational database (RDBMS) where you can store all your network data. In addition, ENTERPRISE products use the same user-friendly Geographical Information System (GIS) to give you a common interface. The ENTERPRISE products are: Produst Description drinisttor Fer speciying and configuring your database, projects end users [ADVANTAGE Fer aomatioelplaming and network optimisation [ARRAVIIZARD Autaate oo for pathos predictions and coverage arays [ASSET Radio network planning and infin management er ela networks (CONNECT Network Farsission ad micowave Ink panning sotvare DATASAFE Contguratonranagerent solution DIRECT Transmission and care nator capacity planing and mension oo AIRCON OPTIMA Network parfamance monting,reping and management (OSSEXPERT Fer aomating opbmisaton tasks [ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Page 15 Version 7.0Product Description RANOPT For eficienty finding felts in your network, and optimising and vabdatng network pesformance prior to commercial launch WEBWIZARD leb-based GIS and report distibut ENTERPRISE can be 'run’ in a number of configurations: ‘+ Inan office environment over a Local Area Network (LAN) ‘+ Between offices using a Wide Area Network (WAN) * Standalone on a laptop computer in the office or field ‘The following diagram depicts the key functional elements of the system and their interrelationships: = Relational LAN or database WAN NT Workstations Printer ne Platter 2.3 Obtaining User Assistance Using Online Help ENTERPRISE products come with a complete system of online Help which you can access in three ways: ‘+ From the Help menu, click Help Contents, Scroll through the table of contents and choose a relevant topic to display. * To search for something particular, from the Help menu, click Help Contents and using the Index tab or Search tab, type in a letter or word to start searching for relevant topics, # Press Fl in a dialog box to view context-sensitive help (available for most dialog boxes), ! If you are using ENTERPRISE within a CITRIX environment, to ensure that the Help graphics are displayed, set your display settings to support more than 256 colours. Page 16 "ASSET Training Guide (UNTS) Version 7.0Using ENTERPRISE User Reference Guides If you prefer to read printed content, we also provide User Reference Guides. To view or print these as PDFs (portable document format): 1 Ensure you have an appropriate PDF reader installed on your PC. 2 Click Start on the taskbar, point to Programs, then AIRCOM International, then ENTERPRISE, then Docs. -or- Navigate to the Docs folder in the location where you installed the product. “/ If neither of these exists, please contact your administrator. 3. Double-click the PDF file that you want to view. If you have a customer web account, you can also download the latest User Reference Guides from our website, Checking Release Notes Each release of the ENTERPRISE software is accompanied by Release Notes, giving important information on system requirements, installation, known issues, upgrades and so on, You can download these notes from our website. For any further documentation, such as application notes and extra reference information, please email the support team at the address described in Obtaining, Support on page 17. 2.3.1 Obtaining Support If you have a difficulty you cannot resolve yourself using the online Help or Reference Guides, or you have found a possible fault in the software, you can log a support request. You may also wish to contact us if you want to: ‘+ Register for a customer web account to access the Support area + Obtain further documentation, such as application notes and extra reference information Logging Support Requests Online To log a support request online: 1 Go to the AIRCOM website, at www.aircomintenational.com, 2 Click the link for Product Support Login. 3 Log in, using your customer web account usemame and password. 4 In the Technical Support pane, click Online Helpdesk. 5 Click Log New UTS Call 6 Type the details of your request, and then click Submit. ‘ASSET Training Guide (UNTS) Page 17 Version 7.0Contacting us by Telephone or Email If you wish to contact us directly, herg are the contact details of our regional offices: Location Regional Office Contact Details Europe United Kingdom Tel: dd 1992 447000 Fax sd 1932 442005 suppert@atcominlerational eam Belgium | syppot@aircominiematona be France suppart@arcominirational ir ‘Garmeny suppert@arcominiematonal de tly suppert@arcomintematnalit Sweden suppert@atcominiematonal se Middle East, Aca and Cental Asia | United ab Emirates rel +9714 901 2642, Fax 071 4.301 Bt41 sepport@arcomintematonal ae South Aca Tel: +27 11746 1475 Fax: 927 1485 1517 suppert@aicainternatonal com Americas Meco Suppo @areomintoratonal comm USA. res-+1214 576 2700, Fax: 214576 2794 support @arcomintemationalus Braz ‘suppert@atcemintorational com br Asia'and Oceania Segepore ek +85 6372 0548 Fax: +85 63720350 | sxppatsg@atcorinternatonal.com china Tek +86 2162700779 Fax: +88 2162792885 supprisg@aircominteratioral com india Tek +91 124 4848200 Fax +91 1244517878 | sepprtnda @sircomintematonal com When contacting us with a support query, it would help us if you: ‘© Give us as much information as possible about the problem and the context in which it occurred + State the version and build you are using ‘+ Have all the details of your query to hand + Are logged into the ENTERPRISE application © Can send extracts of your data sets if we need them to reproduce your problem Page 18 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UNTS) Version 7.02.3.2 Obtaining Further Information and Services As well as comprehensive online Help and User Reference Guides and dedicated Product Support, AIRCOM provides: Online Knowledgebase of Articles If you register for a customer web account, you can view our searchable technical database in the Product Support section of the AIRCOM website. This Knowledgebase contains articles created by our support professionals who have resolved issues for our customers, and is constantly updated, expanded, and refined to ensure that you have access to the very latest information and frequently asked questions. Power Tools If you register for a customer web account, you can download from a selection of useful power tools, such as file conversion utilities Latest Copies of the User Reference Gt If you register for a customer web account, you can download the latest User Reference Guides (PDFs) from our website. If you do this, please check the table in the ‘About this Manual section for additions or corrections. Consultancy Services AIRCOM also provide full radio consultancy services in Network Audits, Business Planning Support, Licence Applications, Radio Network Planning, Telecommunications Research and System Modelling and Propagation Analysis and Modelling. Training There is a wide variety of courses run by AIRCOM. These courses range from tool training to technology training. For details, contact Competence Development Solutions (training@aircominternational.com) ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Page 19 Version 7.02.4The ENTERPRISE Database ‘The ENTERPRISE database is commoit to all the tools. ENTERPRISE 7.0 supports Oracle 10 and 11, and a number of Windows platforms, which are described in the release notes supplied with the product. ‘The database typically resides on a dedicated server computer connected to your network. The ENTERPRISE software is then installed and run from client workstations connected to the same network. In an optional stand-alone configuration, it is necessary to install the Oracle database on the same PCas the ENTERPRISE client. 2.4.1 Database Contents The ENTERPRISE database stores all of the parameters required to fully describe the network being modelled. For ASSET this includes details of items such as (but not limited to): ‘* Project definition settings (such as map projections, directory settings, and so on) + Switching Equipment * Physical Locations + NodeBs: © Cells © Carriers ‘+ Neighbours + Propagation Models + Antenna Radiation Patterns + Radio Equipment Details (for example, Feeders, Mast Head Amplifiers, and so on) The full list of items is too large to present here but can be found in the database table descriptions included in the Database Reference Guide, Page 20 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.02.5 The Two-Stage Commit Process Data is stored in the database in two types of tables: 1 The COMMIT Tables, which contain the master set of data accessible to all users. 2. The DIFFERENCE (DIFF) Tables, which contain provisional changes to the master Committed tables, for each individual user. ‘When a user makes a change to the database, the change is first "APPLIED", which means that the change is stored in that user's "DIFF" tables and can only be seen by that user. When the user is satisfied that the change is correct and that all users should be aware of the new network data, it can then be "COMMITTED" to the master tables using the ‘COMMIT’ or ‘COMMIT ALL’ buttons. The COMMIT button saves selected changes within an open window to the database, whereas the COMMIT ALL button saves everything within that window to the database. This two-stage process for storing data in the database enables users to experiment with new designs without affecting other users, until satisfied with that particular change. ©) ta change has only been ‘Applied’ to the database it is possible to use the RESTORE button in the Site or Link Database window to revert back to the previous Committed state ‘Database Hl CI \ I 1 | |} = | t DIFF 1 =| ! ua) ( Erierprise User 4 1] COMMIT {com 1 aPeLy_] ee ' r | a ' Vee} | =a I } = Enterprise User 2 The too-stage Commit process ‘The changes committed to the database by one user will not be visible to another user until the project is re-started (that is, after logging off and on again). [ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Page 21 Version 7.02.6 Session Summary Checklist ‘This checklist has been provided as a self-assessment of the objectives stated at the beginning of the session. Please tick all objectives covered in this Session: The ENTERPRISE tools suite (0 The ENTERPRISE database and its contents (The two-stage Commit concept F Aaéitionat Notes Page 22 ‘ASSET Training Guide (UMTS) Version 7.0