The Trans XChange Publisher The Trans XChange Publisher
The Trans. XChange Publisher
The Trans. XChange Publisher n Converts the TXC data into a form that can be read n Available free from the TXC website at: t http: //www. transxchange. org. uk/publisher. htm n Current version (June 2009) is V 2. 2 a_10 n Will reproduce all the details of the registration, including the timetable and the map
Converts XML File to Readable Document n n The Publisher converts the data in an EBSR or TXC file into a readable document It offers various options to manage the output t t t n Show all, some or none of the details of the operator, route, stops etc. Show timetables for all stops or for timing points only Maps at different scales to suit rural and urban services Map on single page to provide route overview Maps for different directions or for both directions on one map Display of embedded content (e. g. letters of support) XML validation More information about the Publisher and examples of original XML data and the Publisher selection screens are on the following slides
The Publisher Options
Publisher Defaults Tab Option Particulars Timetable Diagnostic Report Stop Points Defaults Basic Full PTPs Only Merge Similar Frequency Journeys Yes Include embedded image Yes Route Track Full Scale Auto Tiling A 4 Combine Route Directions No Stop Data Source Web Service Advanced Validate XML Yes Output Format PDF Main Route Track Map
The Data
Stop Details in a TXC File
Route Mapping Details in a TXC File
Registration Details
Timetables
PTPs Only
All Stops Timetables
Full All Stops Timetable
Route Map
Detailed Route Map
More Detail Required for This Area
Detailed 1: 10, 000 Route Map
Dealing With Errors
Sample Error Log
VOSA Requirements n n n The Timetable must be clear – but VOSA will only be interested in Principal Points The route map must be unambiguous It must clearly show the route that the bus will follow And also show any variations The following slide illustrates a map that is unlikely to be accepted by VOSA for registration purposes
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