CommunityViz Tips & Tricks

Below are some technical Tips & Tricks for CommunityViz users:

Backups/Software Crashes:

• Remember to save your project, close ArcMap, and zip the analysis folder after any significant work has been completed.
• Each CommunityViz analysis folder contains a backup folder (~Backup) where the last saved version of your project automatically gets stored. Refer to this version if any project corruptions occur.
• If Scenario 360 crashes, do NOT save your changes and close out of ArcMap.
  
• If ArcMap crashes, go to your analysis directory in Windows Explorer and kill the lock file. Then copy the backup version of your project (from ~Backup) to the master version.

Data/Analysis:

• If using a geodatabase for multiple analyses, you should clear the SCENARIO field before running any tools.
• Before running build-out, you should always "save and exit" after all inputs are completed.

Sharing:

• Use the default directory structure (C:/CVFiles/<analysis folder>) so you may easily share your project with your collegues or tech support.