sumApp Process Stages

sumApp Process Stages

sumApp is set up to reflect the general stages of a mapping project. In reality, the process is a cyclical - but we had to organize it somehow and this seemed reasonable.

The top navigation panel of any given project reflects these 3 stages - Setup, Launch, and Data Management. From each stage, you access the sub-tasks.

The Setup stage includes:



The Launch stage includes:


The Data Management stage includes:


  • Downloading your data and accessing your live link
  • Setting up time tags
  • Importing connections from one project to another (Tier IV only)
  • Connection list (Tier IV only)

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