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