Setting the default study area type

Using the OnSite Solution, you can select a default study area type, such as Rings or Donuts, using preferences. Whenever a study area is created, you have the opportunity to override the default type. Setting a default study area type lets you streamline the process to create study areas.

Steps:

1. On the Task Menu, click Edit Preferences.

   The Edit Preferences wizard opens.

2. Click Study Area Type.

   The Edit Preferences wizard proceeds to step 1.

3. Select a default study area type from one of the following options:

   Rings	Rings are calcuated as circles, using your site as the center point. For example, a site with 1, 3, and 5 mile rings will calculate statistics using the following three areas: 0-1 mile area 0-3 mile area 0-5 mile area The maximum parameter for rings is 100 miles; the minimum parameter is .1 miles. Rings automatically default to 1, 3, and 5 miles.
   Donuts	Donuts are study areas that are cut out like donuts with no overlap. Donut rings offer the traditional ring study without duplication of overlapping areas. For example, a site with 1, 3, and 5 mile donuts will calculate statistics using the following three areas: 0-1 mile area 1-3 mile area 3-5 mile area The maximum parameter for rings is 100 mils; the minimum parameter is .1 miles. Rings automatically default to 1, 3, and 5 miles.
   Drivetime	Drive-times are defined by the time it takes to drive from the outder border of the area to a site location. The drive-time polygons are an effective tool for defining areas where access to a site is greated affected by natural and man-made barriers, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, canyons, bridges, and highways. The drive-time polygons are calculated under normal traffic conditions. For example, a drive-time with 5, 10, and 15 minute intervals calculates the drive-time report using the following three areas: 0-5 minute area 0-10 minute area 0-15 minute area The maximum parameter for drive-time polygons is 60 minutes; the minimum parameter is 2 minutes. Drive-times automatically default to 5, 10, and 15 minute intervals.

4. Enter three intervals or durations for the corresponding study area type selected.
5. Click Apply.
6. Click Next.

   A confirmation message appears to let you know the preference is saved and provides additional workflows you can explore.

7. Click one of the following:

   Back to Preferences	This option returns you to the start panel for the Edit Preferences wizard.
   Additional Tasks	This option exits the Edit Preferences wizard and launches the Task Menu for additional options.
   Return to Map	This option exits the Edit Preferences wizard and launches the Task Menu for additional options.