Mobile pictograms

Mobile pictograms are useful for activities performed along axes.

They allow graphical elements to be displayed that move dynamically along an axis, depending on the progress of the associated activity.

These pictograms automatically follow the segments of the axis currently being executed.

To use mobile pictograms, the following conditions must be met:

• axes must be created on the plan backgrounds
• an axis must be associated with an activity
• this association must be configured with a mobile execution mode

Pictogram profiles are created from the project settings:

Phasing → Manage mobile pictogram profiles

A profile defines a set of pictograms that can be used within the project.

To create a profile, click the + button next to Profiles:

Once the profile has been created:

1. select the profile in the left-side panel
2. click the + button in the right panel

You can then add a pictogram image and define several parameters:

• Name – to easily identify the image
• Vertical position – above, on, or below the segment
• Placement – start, middle, or end of the segment or its extent
• Rotation – orientation of the pictogram relative to the axis
• Absolute or relative positioning
• Size – using the unit of your choice

The association between a pictogram profile and an activity is done in the activity editing window.

In the Zones tab, select the relevant axis and associate the pictogram profile.

For the pictogram to be mobile, the axis must be configured with MOBILE execution.

If you attempt to associate a pictogram profile with a zone, it will not work: mobile pictograms are designed only for axes.

The easiest way to visualize the movement of pictograms is to use Live View.

Live View allows you to observe the dynamic progression of activities and their associated pictograms.