Psiber Data Systems RF3D manual Advanced Settings, Editing Wall and Floor Libraries

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5 Advanced Settings

5.1 Editing Wall and Floor Libraries

he properties and settings of wall and floor materials are stored in the library.You can easily edit and expand this library. Each type of wall or floor is saved in a separate XML file. These files are contained in the folder RF3DWifiPlanner/WallsFloors.

The names of the wall and floor files must follow certain rules in order to be recognized by the RF3D WifiPlanner program. Example: ft_003_6-_Brick_7_18dB.The file name must begin with ‘ft’ or ‘m’ to indicate whether this wall or floor is defined in feet or in meters. The wall or floor is then available in the Toolbox only when the same measurement unit is selected in the program options. The next part of the file name after the meas- urement unit abbreviation is an underscore followed by a three-digit number. This number determines the position at which the given wall or floor type appears in the toolbox list. After another underscore comes the name you want to use for this wall or floor type.

The best way to create a wall or floor type is to find a file that defines a similar, existing type, open it in Notepad, and save it under a new name before editing its contents. The lines you can edit are explained with examples below.

The Type line defines the name displayed in the Toolbox. <Type id=“ref-4“>6“ Brick 7/18dB</Type>

The DampA_dB line indicates the signal attenuation through such a wall or floor in dB in the 5 GHz band used for 802.11 a and h networks.

<DampA_dB>7</DampA_dB>

The DampBG_dB line indicates the signal attenuation through such a wall or floor in dB in the 2.4 GHz band used for 802.11 b and g networks. <DampBG_dB>18</DampBG_dB>

The GaugeFeet line indicates the thickness of the wall or floor in feet. If you enter a non-zero value here, you should enter zero in the GaugeMeter line below. <GaugeFeet>0.5</GaugeFeet>

The GaugeMeter line indicates the thickness of the wall or floor in meters. If you enter a non-zero value here, you should enter zero in the GaugeFeet line above. <GaugeMeter>0</GaugeMeter>

The knownColor line defines the color in which you will draw the wall or floor in the level plans. For permissible color names, see the table in Appendix c. <knownColor>142</knownColor>

The IsFloor line determines whether the building element described in this file is a wall or a floor. If IsFloor is true, it’s a floor. If IsFloor is false, the file describes a wall. <IsFloor>false</IsFloor>

If you have edited a copy of an existing library file, you must leave all other parts of the file unchanged. Otherwise, the program may behave unexpectedly.

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Contents Manual Contents Introduction PC 1.1PC Hardware Requirements Installation and ActivationManual Ieee 802.11b Specification Fundamentals of Wireless Network PlanningProduct Updates Standardization in Wireless NetworkingFrequencies and Channels Ieee 802.11g SpecificationIeee 802.11a Specification Ieee 802.11h SpecificationManual Cellular Structure of a Wireless Network Antennas Theoretical Throughput Rates Attenuation1Importing Building Plans RF3D User InterfaceRedundancy Manual Manual Toolbox Simulation Tab Drawing and Selecting ElementsManual What Application Is Intended? Planning Wireless NetworksAccess Point Tab Advanced SettingsEntering Environmental Factors Positioning Access Points Manual Optimizing Wireless Networks Editing Wall and Floor Libraries Advanced SettingsEditing the Access Point/Antenna Library IsZIsotropic24GHztrue/IsZIsotropic24GHz Manual All other lines in the file must remain unchanged Floors with Openings Options and SettingsSplit-Level Buildings Antenna Library Appendix a The Antenna LibraryManual Horizontal section of a/h Net Vertical section of a/h Net Manual Manual Manual List of wall & floor materials measurement unit feet Appendix B The Wall and Floor LibraryMetallic Drop Ceiling 30/45dB Floor 24,0 36,0 List of wall & floor materials measurement unit meter Color KnownColor Appendix C Table of ColorsManual If YOU do not AGREE, do not USE this Software Anhang D EulaLimitations on END User Rights DefinitionsEND User Rights and USE Commencement & Termination COPYRIGHT, Intellectual Property OwnershipLimitation of Liability No Other ObligationsExport Control Technical SupportApplicable LAW & General Provisions GermanyPsiber USA