Background Network
An InfoAsset Manager, SWMM or InfoWorks network can be opened as a background layer in the InfoWorks or SWMM network currently open on the GeoPlan.
An InfoWorks network can also be updated from an InfoAsset Manager background Collection network. See Importing from an InfoAsset Manager Collection Network for more details.
A background network can be opened by the following methods:
- Open a network from a Guest Database
- Select the network using Background Network dialog
- Drag a network from the current database from the Explorer window to the GeoPlan window
By default the latest version of the network selected as a background network will be loaded into the GeoPlan. It is only possible to select previously committed versions of a network when using the Background Network dialog to select a network.
Opening a guest network
To open a background network from a Guest Database:
- Open a network.
- Select Open | Open another master database from the File menu. This displays the Open Master Database dialog.
- Select the Master Database to be opened. Click OK. This displays the Guest Explorer view.
- Drag and drop a
Selection lists, layer lists, themes, queries and ground models can also be dragged from the Guest Explorer view to the host network.
Display options for the Guest Network can be modified by right clicking on the GeoPlan and selecting Background Properties & Themes from the popup menu.
Property Sheets for the Guest Network can be viewed in the same way
as for the host network by using the 
tool.
A Grid Window of the Guest Network objects can be viewed by using the
button on the Windows Toolbar
Guest Network objects may be edited via the property sheets and Grid window.
