The TransXChange Publisher

1. The TransXChange Publisher

2. The TransXChange Publisher Converts the TXC data into a form that can be read Available free from the TXC website at:- http://www.transxchange.org.uk/publisher.htm Current version (June 2009) is V2.2a_10 Will reproduce all the details of the registration, including the timetable and the map

3. Converts XML File to Readable Document • The Publisher converts the data in an EBSR or TXC file into a readable document • It offers various options to manage the output • 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

4. The Publisher Options

8. Publisher Defaults

9. The Data

10. Stop Details in a TXC File

11. Route Mapping Details in a TXC File Route Mapping Details in a TXC File

12. Registration Details

16. Timetables

17. PTPs Only

18. All Stops Timetables

19. Full All Stops Timetable

20. Route Map

22. Detailed Route Map

23. More Detail Required for This Area

24. Detailed 1:10,000 Route Map

25. Dealing With Errors

26. Sample Error Log

27. VOSA Requirements 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