review of new features at

Review of new Tropicos features www.tropicos.org

Chris FreelandScience & Conservation Staff Meeting11 Feb 2009

Login

• Users with MOBOT account click MOBOT Sign In• Project staff without MOBOT account click “Login”• Click Help icon for more info

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Same as logging into MOBOT’s intranet

\mobot\usernamepwd

Specimen Distribution Map

• Diagram provided by Google Chart

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GeoLocate

• Service provided by Tulane

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Specimen Geographic Search

• Map-based inquiry & browse

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Name Search & Add

• Use Advanced Search to filter/narrow results• Logged in users can add/edit names information

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Only available if logged in

New specimen graphs

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Google MapsGoogle Maps

Google EarthGoogle Earth

MBG MapsMBG Maps

Export (CSV)Export (CSV)

Distribution MapDistribution Map

Elevation ChartElevation Chart

Phenology ChartPhenology Chart

Specimen Search & Add

• Use Advanced Search to filter/narrow results• Logged in users can add/edit specimens

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Only available if logged in

Image Search & Add

• Logged in users can add/edit images• Batch uploading option available through Windows client

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Only available if logged in

Projects

• Focus of new development

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Next Steps

• Continue moving classic Pick projects to new system– Underway:

• Flora Meso• Boliva• Madagascar

– Up Next:• Flora Nicaragua

• Ongoing system refinements / workflow enhanements

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