Streaming Files

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Product
Surpac 6.3
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview
Requirements
Workflow
Set up for this tutorial

Setting the work directory
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Task: Set the work directory (Windows XP)
Task: Set the work directory (Windows Vista and Windows 7)
Creating a streaming file
Task: Display the data set in Graphics
Task: Export a streaming file
Viewing a streaming file in HTML
Task: View the HTML file
Task: View the data
Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word
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Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2003
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Task: View a streaming file in Word
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Task: Save a streaming file in Word
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Inserting and viewing a streaming file in PowerPoint
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Task: Insert a streaming file in PowerPoint 2003
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Task: View a streaming file in Powerpoint
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Task: Save a streaming file in PowerPoint
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Introduction
Introduction
Overview
You can use streaming files to present three-dimensional data in various Microsoft products, such as
Word, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer. The procedures you can use to implement streaming files
in these products vary depending on the version.
When you embed the streaming file into one of the Microsoft products, you can use visualisations
such as real-time rotation and zooming
Requirements
Prior to proceeding with this tutorial, you will need:
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Surpac v6.1 or later installed

The streaming files data set
Workflow
Note: This workflow demonstrates the steps in this tutorial. There are other ways to view
streaming files.
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Setting the work directory
1. In the Surpac Navigator, right-click the streaming_files folder.
2. On the shortcut menu, select Set as work directory.
The name of the work directory is displayed in the title bar at the top of the Surpac
window.
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1. In the Surpac Navigator, right-click the streaming_files folder.
2. On the shortcut menu, select Set as work directory.
The name of the work directory is displayed in the title bar at the top of the Surpac
window.
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1. Open project.swa.
DTMs and string files are displayed.
Task: Export a streaming file

1. Choose File > Save to Stream Control.
2. Enter the information as shown, and then click Apply.
Note: Two files are created in the working directory design.hsf and design.html.
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1. In Windows Explorer, browse to the working directory, and open design.html in Internet
Explorer.
An Internet security warning will appear on the page.
2. Click on the warning bar and select Allow Blocked Content... .
The Security Warning dialog box is displayed.
3. Click Yes.
The control is displayed in the page.
Note: If you have not previously installed the Gemcom Software Stream Control, you
will be prompted to download and install the control on your machine. After you have
installed the Gemcom Software Stream Control you will see it displayed in the page.
4. Right-click on the control and select Open... .
5. Navigate to the design.hsf file.

6. Click Open.
The streaming file is displayed.
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Task: View the data
Task: View the data
1. Click and drag in the viewport to spin the data in three dimensions.
2. Right-click anywhere on the image, and a shortcut menu is displayed:
3. Select Zoom to Window, and then click and drag in the viewport to zoom the data.
Some options, such as Shadow, are toggle functions.
The Window Color option allows you to set different background colours for the upper
and lower halves of the viewport.
Tip: To zoom out, select Reset Camera.
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1. Open a new or existing Word document.
2. Position the cursor where you want to insert the file.
3. Choose Insert > Object.
The Object form is displayed.
4. Select Gemcom Software Stream Control, and click OK.

The control is inserted into the document.
5. Right-click on the control and select GemcomSoftware Stream Control Object > Properties.
The Gemcom Software Stream Control Properties form opens.

6. Browse to the design.hsf file, and click Open.
7. Select Embed, and click OK.
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Note: The Microsoft Visual Basic window opens automatically.

8. Choose Run > Run Sub/UserForm, or press F5.
9. Close the Visual Basic window.

The design.hsf file is displayed in the Word document.
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1. Open a new or existing Word document.
2. Position the cursor where you want to insert the file.
3.
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Click the Office

button, and then click Word Options.
Click Trust Center.
Click Trust Center Settings, and click ActiveX Settings.
Complete the form as shown, and click OK.
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7. Click OK.
8. Click the Office
button, and click Word Options.
9. In the Word Options form, click Popular.
10. Select Show Developer tab in the Ribbon, and click OK.
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11. Click the Developer tab.

12. In the Controls group, click Legacy Tools
, and click More Controls.
13. On the More Controls form, select Gemcom Software Stream Control, and click OK.
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Note: A draw box is displayed in your Word document.

14. Click on the draw box , right-click and choose Gemcom Software Stream Control Object
> Properties.
15. Browse for design.hsf, and click Open.

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1.
2.
3.
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Open a new or existing Word document.

Position the cursor where you want to insert the file.
ChooseFile > Options.
Click Trust Center.
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7. Click Customize Ribbon.

8. In the Main Tabs list, select the Developer check box, and click OK.
9. Click the Developer tab.
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10. In the Controls group, click Legacy Tools
, and then click More Controls.
Note: A draw box is displayed in your Word document.

12. Click on the draw box , right-click and choose Gemcom Software Stream Control Object
> Properties.
13. Browse for design.hsf and click Open.

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1. Right-click anywhere on the image to open the shortcut menu.
3. Select Orbit , and then click and drag in the viewport to rotate the data.
Tip: To zoom out, click Reset Camera.
Task: Save a streaming file in Word

1. Select the Save As command:
l In Word 2003 and 2010 choose File > Save As.
In Word 2007 click the Office
button, and select Save As > Word Document.
2. Navigate to the directory you want to save the file in and type the filename.
3. Click Save.
Note: You must embed the .hsf file to save it correctly in the Word document. If you
do not embed the file, and you share this document with another user, the .hsf file will
not load when the Word document is opened.
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1. Open a new or existing PowerPoint document.
2. Choose Insert > Object.
The Object form is displayed.
3. Select Gemcom Software Stream Control, and click OK.

The control is inserted into the document.
4. Right-click on the control and select GemcomSoftware Stream Control Object > Properties.
The Gemcom Software Stream Control Properties form opens.

5. Browse to the design.hsf file, and click Open.
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7. Choose Slide Show> View Show, or press F5.

The design.hsf file is displayed in the slide.
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1. Open an existing document, or create a new PowerPoint document.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Click the Office

button, and click PowerPoint Options.
Click Trust Center.
6. Click Popular.
7. Select Show Developer tab in the Ribbon, and click OK.
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8. Click on the Developer tab.

9. In the Controls group, click More Controls
.
11. Click and drag the pointer to draw a shape in your presentation.
Note: You can resize the display area by clicking on the draw box and resizing using the
drag arrows.
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12. Right-click and choose Gemcom Software Stream Control Object > Properties.
13. Browse to design.hsf file, and click Open.

15. Press F5.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
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Open an existing document, or create a new PowerPoint document.

Click Trust Center.
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5. Click Customize Ribbon.

6. In the Main Tabs list, select the Developer check box, and click OK.
7. Click on the Developer tab.

8. In the Controls group, click More Controls
.
9. On the More Controls form, click Gemcom Software Stream Control, and then click OK.
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10. Click and drag the pointer to draw a shape in your presentation.
Note: You can resize the display area by clicking on the draw box and resizing using the
drag arrows.
11. Right-click and then choose Gemcom Software Stream Control Object > Properties.
12. Browse to design.hsf, and click Open.

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14. Press F5.

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1. Press F5.
2. Right-click anywhere on the image to open the shortcut menu.
4. Select Orbit , and then click and drag in the viewport to rotate the data.
Task: Save a streaming file in PowerPoint

1. Select the Save As command:
l In PowerPoint 2003 and 2010 choose File > Save As.
In PowerPoint 2007 click the Office
button, and select Save As > PowerPoint Presentation.
2. Navigate to the directory you want to save the file and type the filename.
3. Click Save.
Note: You must embed the .hsf file to save it correctly in the PowerPoint presentation.
If you do not embed the file, and you share this presentation with another user, the .hsf
file will not load when the PowerPoint presentation is opened.
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Set up for this tutorial

Task: Set the work directory (Windows XP)

Task: Set the work directory (Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Creating a streaming file

Task: Display the data set in Graphics

Task: Export a streaming file

Viewing a streaming file in HTML

Task: View the HTML file

Task: View the data

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2003

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2007

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2010

Task: View a streaming file in Word

Task: Save a streaming file in Word

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in PowerPoint

Task: Insert a streaming file in PowerPoint 2003

Task: Insert a streaming file in PowerPoint 2007

Task: Insert a streaming file in PowerPoint 2010

Task: View a streaming file in Powerpoint

Task: Save a streaming file in PowerPoint

Surpac v6.1 or later installed

Set up for this tutorial

Task: Set the work directory (Windows XP)

Set up for this tutorial

Set up for this tutorial

Task: Set the work directory (Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Task: Set the work directory (Windows Vista and Windows 7)

Creating a streaming file

Task: Display the data set in Graphics

Creating a streaming file

Task: Export a streaming file

Viewing a streaming file in HTML

Task: View the HTML file

Viewing a streaming file in HTML

The Security Warning dialog box is displayed.

5. Navigate to the design.hsf file.

Viewing a streaming file in HTML

Task: View the data

Task: View the data

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2003

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

4. Select Gemcom Software Stream Control, and click OK.

The Gemcom Software Stream Control Properties form opens.

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2003

Note: The Microsoft Visual Basic window opens automatically.

9. Close the Visual Basic window.

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2007

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2007

Click the Office

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2007

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2007

11. Click the Developer tab.

, and click More Controls.

Inserting and viewing a streaming file in Word

Task: Insert a streaming file in Word 2007

Note: A draw box is displayed in your Word document.

15. Browse for design.hsf, and click Open.