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Contents
What's New in ENTERPRISE?

What's New in Version 5.2.1?
What's New in ADVANTAGE 5.2.1?
What's New in ASSET3G 5.2.1?
What's New in DIRECT 5.2.1?
What's New in OPTIMA 5.2.1?
What's New in RANOPT 5.2.1?
What's New in WEBWIZARD 5.2.1?
What Was New in Version 5.2?

What's New in ADVANTAGE 5.2?
What's New in ASSET3G 5.2?
What's New in CONNECT 5.2?
What's New in DIRECT 5.2?
What's New in OPTIMA 5.2?
What's New in WEBWIZARD 5.2?

What's New in NEPTUNE 5.1?
What's New in QUALITA 5.1?
What's New in RANOPT 5.1?
What Was New in Version 5.0.2?

What's New in ARRAYWIZARD 5.0.2?
What's New in CONNECT 5.0.2?
What's New in ENTERPRISE 5.0.2?
What's New in NEPTUNE 5.0.2?
What's New in QUALITA 5.0.2?

Whats New in ADVANTAGE 5.0.1?
Whats New in ASSET3G 5.0.1?
Whats New in CONNECT 5.0.1?
Whats New in DIRECT 5.0.1?
What's New In ENTERPRISE 5.0.1?
Whats New in OPTIMA 5.0.1?
Whats New in QUALITA 5.0.1?
Whats New in WEBWIZARD 5.0.1?

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Version 5.2.1
What's New in
ENTERPRISE?
If this is the first version of ENTERPRISE that you have used, you should skip this
document and instead:
Read the ENTERPRISE User Reference Guide for basic information about using
the suite
- or -
From the Help Contents, double-click Using ENTERPRISE to start reading basic
information about using the suite
For existing users of ENTERPRISE, this document gives a brief overview of what has
changed in the various versions of ENTERPRISE.
In This Section

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This section describes the changes that are new to each product in the ENTERPRISE
5.2.1 suite.

In ADVANTAGE 5.2.1, the following improvements have been made:
You can now use the new ENTERPRISE Simulator (introduced in version 5.1) for
Monte Carlo-based UMTS optimisations. Although this is the default and
recommended approach for simulation-based optimisation, you can still use the
5.0 Simulator if you want to, by choosing this option on the Settings tab of the
Optimisation Parameters dialog box:
For UMTS optimisations that use the new Simulator and also consider Pathloss, Ec
or Ec/Io metrics, you must specify a reference terminal on the Profile Settings
page when defining a Configuration Profile:
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This terminal may be 'service capable' and fully configured, or a 'measurement'

terminal type without a traffic array and without services/bearers (and potentially
with zero antenna gain, body loss and noise figure).
UMTS optimisations are now even faster, as a result of the enhanced consideration
of parameter loading, pathloss predictions and pixel-specific array generation (if
applicable, for example based on vectors or sampling) as well as the new
Simulator (if applicable). In addition improvements have been made to the Site
Selection optimisation process.
For simulation-based UMTS optimisations and Configuration Profiles restricted to

vectors (or specific pixels, for example, drive test routes), the considered traffic
arrays are now only limited by the Configuration Profile rectangular region. The
vector (or pixel-specific) restrictions still apply to the generated arrays.
You can now specify whether or not to consider the clutter/vector fading standard
deviation in the Static Pathloss and/or Signal Strength calculations for Monte
Carlo-based UMTS optimisations, using an option in the Settings tab of the
Optimisation Parameters dialog box:

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The final page of the Optimisation Wizard (the Optimisation Manager) has been
re-designed:
The new page features a single optimisation activity indicator:
It also enables you to review any Delta plan (using the Delta Plan Manager) or the
setup details (using the Optimisation Setup menu) while the Optimiser is running.
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Version 5.2.1
You can now access familiar ENTERPRISE options, such as the Reports menu or
the Site Database and Pathloss Predictor toolbar shortcuts, from within
ADVANTAGE:
Various other small user interface modifications have been made, for example, the
information provided in the message log while the Optimiser is running and also
when it stops has been improved.
The User Reference Guide and Online Help have been re-structured and partially
re-written based on internal and external customer feedback, to further enhance
the ADVANTAGE user experience.

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In ASSET3G 5.2.1, the following additional features are now available:
Obtaining 'In-The-Air' Pilot Values from a Simulation
When you run a simulation, you may want to calculate 'in-the-air' received values,
which take no account of the terminal's body loss, antenna gain or noise figure. To do
this, you can configure an additional terminal type that has no associated bearers or
services, and has the above parameters set to zero. This would enable you to generate
pilot-based outputs containing these values (in addition to the normal full range of
outputs). You will be able to select this terminal type when you run a simulation, in
conjunction with the fully configured terminal types.
The appropriate page on the Simulator Wizard is now more flexible:
Selecting Terminal Types in the Simulator Wizard
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Version 5.2.1
DVB-H Support and Standard Long-Range Model

DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcasting - Handhelds), the handheld version of the DVB-T
standard, is a Broadcast technology (Downlink only) primarily aimed at providing a
Digital TV service for Mobile handheld terminals.
ASSET3G enables you to plan a DVB-H network. You can:
Set up a Standard Long-Range propagation model
Use the UMTS functionality to represent a DVB-H Single Frequency Network
Run the Static Analysis to generate a (single frequency network) C/I array
Specifying DVB-H Parameters in the Static Analysis wizard

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EV-DO Revision A
ASSET3G has been enhanced to support EV-DO Rev. A. The changes for EV-DO (alias
HDR) have resulted in new parameters for the EV-DO bearers (Data Offset),
downlink parameters (new bitrates) and EV-DO sectors in the Site Database (MAC
Indexes), as well as a new output array.
New parameters for EV-DO bearers
MAC Indexes parameter on an EV-DO sector in the Site Database
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Version 5.2.1
Polygon Rendering Enhancements

A number of improvements have been made to the way that vectors/polygons are
displayed. You can now:
Fill polygons using a different colour for each unique string attribute value:
In this example, three parts of the polygon are coloured pink to correspond to the
string value ABC, one is coloured green to correspond to the string value DEF and
one is coloured orange to correspond to the string value JKL.

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Select to have a constant filled polygon, which will not use any attribute values:
Choose not to display the polygon outline:

Version 5.2.1
MapInfo Filter Export

When using Mapinfo Export, data can now be exported as Symbol Points.
Symbol points option for MapInfo Export
Selecting Symbol points as shown above exports display filters as scalable font
symbols, optionally with any of the following associated attributes:
Object ID
Object type
Easting and Northing co-ordinates
Decimal latitude and longitude co-ordinates
These are set for each filter and for each visualiser. Symbol points are only available
on filters and visualisers and are not available on other MapInfo property pages.

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In DIRECT 5.2.1, a number of improvements have been made across the tool.
Planning Interswitch Prepay Networks

DIRECT now supports the modelling of prepaid networks. This is particularly useful
if your network is not entirely contract customers, and you want to create network
plans that reflect the prepaid subscriber traffic in your network.
You can now:
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Create dedicated PP (Prepaid Platform) equipment types in the Equipment Editor:
Specify a successful % of prepaid calls on the Prepay Parameters tab for a PP node:
Specify a % of prepaid calls received at a transit node on the Isw Voice Traffic
Parameters tab for an interswitch node:
Define internal network connections to PP equipment on the Network

Connections tab for a PP node:

Version 5.2.1
Generate specific pre-pay traffic when generating interswitch traffic
This picture shows a typical prepay network configuration:
Prepay network configuration
Interswitch Enhancements
A number of other enhancements have been made to the interswitch functionality of
the Traffic module:
If you have set load sharing, DIRECT will now automatically readjust the
percentages if an insufficient number of routes is found - for example, if you have
set the sharing to be between 3 routes (33%-33%-33%) and only two can be found,
the percentages will be adjusted to 50%-50%, rather than 66%-33%. This is
particularly beneficial, since it means that routes are not duplicated.
Important : As a result of this enhancement, only end-to-end (shortest path first)
routing will make use of the interswitch default routing strategies.
When defining POIs (Points of Interconnection) for external networks, you can
now specify more than one POI per network, and also assign different percentages
of traffic to each POI, and, within each POI, different percentages of incoming and
outgoing traffic:

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To provide a more accurate model of actual network routing functionality, you

can now define multiple hops (with individual traffic percentage values) for a
routing table option, and make use of a new routing algorithm for table-based
routing:
Advanced Methods of Reporting

In DIRECT, the reporting is more flexible, enabling you to create the format of the
reports that you want using Crystal Reports or an XML transformation.
A new User Reports tab has been added, on which you can:
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View reports that have been created
Generate new reports based on all network objects or just selected ones

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This picture shows an example User Reports tab:
Example User Reports tab

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You can also design your reports in a new dialog box:
Example Organize Reports dialog box
In the Organise Reports dialog box, you can:
Create folders in which to store reports
Create new reports, specifying:
The report name
The type of report
The formatting file that will be used to create the report (for example, an XML
Transformation file or a Crystal Reports file)
The file type that will be used to store the report (for example, text (.txt) or
XML (.xml)
The associated viewer for the file type, which will enable you to view the
report as soon as it is generated - this can be different to the file type, for
example, you could view an XML file report in MS Excel
The element types and fields that will be included in the report
All reports are fully customisable, enabling you to create your own combinations
of file types and viewers, and specify precisely what data fields you want a report
to show.
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Organise the reports into different folders

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Network Viewing Enhancements

A number of enhancements have been made to the ways in which you can view your
network in the different modules:
You can now create a detailed schematic view of the equipment contained within
a Property by right-clicking it and selecting Create Detail View:

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The view that is created shows all the connections between equipment in that
Property, as well as external connections.
This view can also be created from the Region View of the Network Browser:
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In the Detail View, you can choose which ports you want to view:
You can now limit the number of nodes that are displayed, by choosing to display
only those connected to a specific node:

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The Create Route View has been refined, so that it now only displays edges that
are part of the route, rather than all of the edges connecting equipment in the
route. In addition, you can now create a route view from any edge in the Network
Browser:

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Using the Arrange, Align and Edge options of the new Layout menu, you can now
arrange your network elements in a variety of different ways, enabling you to
create network views that are clearer and more closely aligned with your planning
needs:
Some of the new options include:
Arranging equipment at right angles, in groups of circles or based on an

arrangement in another module
Aligning equipment along a central line, vertical or horizontal
Arranging the waypoints of edges at right angles, or deleting the waypoints

completely to make the edges straight lines

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In OPTIMA 5.2.1, the following improvements have been made:
Time Aggregation
Time aggregation enables you to display data for different time periods (hourly, daily,
weekly, and so on) in the same query. This is particularly useful as it means you do
not have to create separate queries for each time period you want to display.
When you run a query with time aggregation enabled, you simply select the time
period you want to display:
Time Aggregation tab
Graph Options
On the Axis tab of the OPTIMA Graph Options dialog box, you can now:
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Change the position of the x-axis border
Hide the x-axis border

Version 5.2.1
What's New in RANOPT 5.2.1?

In RANOPT 5.2.1, the following improvements have been made:
Different RANOPT Products
RANOPT is now available as three different products:
RANOPT Server (Server Version)

RANOPT Server is a multiple user project environment where all drive test files
are continuously loaded and managed in a centralised data warehouse for
benchmark reporting, replay and optimisation analysis.
RANOPT Standard (Standalone user licence)

RANOPT Standard allows individual or standalone project users that require full
optimisation analysis functionality. The users are able to load up to 10 drive files
on standalone machine at any one time for replay and detailed optimisation
analysis.
RANOPT Lite (ASSET3G drive test module)

RANOPT Lite is a drive file import and replay module for planning tool. It is
used for radio planners to review signal strength and measurement quality
comparisons with prediction results in ASSET3G radio planning module.
Map Offset Manager

An Offset Manager has been added to the Filter Manager, so that you can now create
a map correction offset.
This is very useful when the drive test data plotted on the Map View does not
correspond to the actual route taken during the drive test, which normally happens
when the coordinate system that the scanner used during the drive test does not
correspond to the coordinate system of the Map View. This problem can be fixed
using the Offset Manager, by offsetting the data to the actual route.

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This picture shows an example of the Map Offset Manager:
Example Map Offset Manager
Include/Exclude Polygons
You can now specify whether an area (polygon) should be included or excluded in a
filter of drive test data.
This is particularly useful if you want to limit the display/analysis of drive test data
to a particular area within a filtered subset of data. For example, you may want to
exclude a known area that has bad coverage or you may want to only include the area
with bad coverage to ascertain the cause of the bad coverage.
Usability Enhancements
In previous versions of RANOPT, you may have used an existing module or
requested a new module to be written. The end result was a long list of available
modules, trying to support all possible ways of looking at measurements and trying
to satisfy all requests - with you working with one or two modules at most, at any
given time.
With the latest usability enhancements, RANOPT is now parameter-driven and you
have control over which parameters should be displayed and how they should be
displayed. In effect, this enables you to construct your own windows and have full
control.
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Replaying Data
Previously in the older version of RANOPT, a Time Domain window manager was
used to replay drive test data. In this version, you can use the replay buttons on the
ENTERPRISE toolbar or the select the replay options from the Replay Menu to replay
the drive test data by stepping through it or playing it back at various speeds.
Using the RANOPT buttons on the ENTERPRISE toolbar, you can configure replay
data settings. You can click the Position Replay Cursor button
to go to a specific
date in the drive test data file. You can click the Speed button
on the
ENTERPRISE toolbar to open a drop down sliding bar to change the speed at which
the loaded file is played. You can replay data forwards, backwards and at various
speeds. During replay, drive test data is synchronised, the displayed data is
continually updated in any open display window, such as Map View window or
tabular list.
Layer 3 Message Window Enhancement
In the RANOPT Administrator, in the Layer 3 Message Window, you can now view
the vendor equipment messages as well as the layer 3 messages.
New Workspace Window
The RANOPT workspace is a window that can contain a maximum of five filters
within RANOPT. Filters can be added or removed from the workspace. The first filter
that is added to the workspace will be Active by default.
This picture shows an example of the Workspace window:
Example Workspace Window

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Enhanced Filter Manager

The Filter Manager window has been modified so that the form is split into two with
the name/description for the filter moved out of the general tab and added global
fields. The current tabs available will be added on the second half of the window as
shown below:
Enhanced Filter Manager Window
By clicking the
button, a further search will give access to the following tabs:
General, Operator/Equipment, and Carrier/Frequencies.
After the filter has been created, the users will be given the option to Apply Only,
Apply + Work Space, or Return(No Apply).
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Version 5.2.1
Updated Report Registry

In older versions of RANOPT, the Report Registry was used to create Report
Definitions which used parameters. The Report Registry is now used to create
parameters that can be displayed on the Charts, Grids and on the Map View. The tabs
in the RANOPT Report Registry are Parameters and Reports.
This picture shows an example of the Report Registry:
Example Reports Registry

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New Parameter Selector Tool

The Parameter Selector is a tool that is used to add or remove parameters to charts,
maps and grids. The Parameter Selector is available from each Chart, Map or Grid
window. The Parameter Selector Window will open with the list of filters in the
workspace displayed with the active filters on top and highlighted in Bold and the
inactive filters also available, but displayed in regular font.
This picture shows an example of the Parameter Selector window:
Example Parameter Selector Window
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Version 5.2.1

In WEBWIZARD 5.2.1, the following improvements have been made:
Crystal Reports Parameter Interaction
You can now position drop-down selections on a report at any desired position. Other
user-interface controls and GIS map-view images can be similarly positioned at will
through the use of place holders.
You can also add any report as a tab control on a report page.
Support for the ODBC Data Sources
WebWizard is able to generate GIS layers based on database information. The layer
creation mechanism has been improved to support ODBC data sources so that every
database type supporting ODBC can be used for layer creation. ODBC data sources
can now also be used for dynamic data.
You can select the appropriate type of database from a drop down list on each of the
layer creation pages:
Selecting the datasource type
Support for Crystal Vision Server

In order to be able to create, publish and modify reports which enable more user
interactivity, you can now choose to install Crystal Reports Server. This uses the
Adobe shockwave format for report presentation which is supported by all major
browsers via the Adobe Flash Player plug-in. Crystal Vision Server comes with a
module called Xcelsius with which shockwave files can be designed.

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This section describes the changes that are new throughout the ENTERPRISE 5.2
suite:
Antenna Database Enhancements
On the Mask tab of the Antenna Database, you can now view the path loss at a
particular angle on an antenna pattern by clicking at a particular point on the antenna
mask:
Antenna Pattern Path Loss Displayed at an Angle of 327 degrees
You can also view two different antenna patterns together, by selecting a second
pattern and choosing to view both patterns at once (the 1st pattern is marked in red,
the 2nd pattern is marked in blue):
Comparing Two Antenna Patterns on the Same Diagram
Both of these features are extremely useful for comparing antenna patterns and seeing
the precise path loss at a glance, meaning you can make value judgements on which
pattern is the better one far quicker than in previous versions.
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Settings Import/Export Enhancements

You can now export and import the display properties associated with most
individual items on the Data Types tab of the Map Information & Control window.
These display properties are held in settings (.stt) files. You can also copy the display
properties of any item on the Data Types tab which has them.
Neighbour List Viewing Enhancements
When you are viewing the lists of neighbours for cells on the Neighbour tab in the
Site Database (or in the Neighbour Analysis window) you can:
Specify which columns to display
Set the column widths
Re-order the columns
To do this:
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On the Neighbour tab (or in the Neighbour Analysis window), in either of the
neighbours panes, right-click on any column heading and select Choose Details
from the context menu.
In the dialog box that appears, select which columns you want to display.
Set a column width for your selected items.
Use the Move Up/Down buttons to re-order the selected columns.
Click OK.
In the Site Database window (or in the Neighbour Analysis window) the columns will
be displayed according to your requirements.
Note : The settings are always complementary between Outward and Inward
Neighbours.
XML Repeater Format Enhancements
It is now possible to export the pathloss from a parent cell when exporting a repeater
to an XML file. This makes the XML export for repeaters more detailed.
Oracle 10g Support
ENTERPRISE can now be used in conjunction with an Oracle 10g database.
Windows XP/2003 64-bit Compliance
ENTERPRISE can now be run in a 64 bit Windows environment.

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Default Project Filter

On the Filter tab of the Preferences dialog box, you can choose a specific filter to be
shown by default every time you open most of the dialog boxes that require you to
choose a filter:
Selecting a Default Filter to be Used in the Site Database
This is extremely useful if you have a preferred filter that you use for the majority of
your time, because it means you do not have to select it each time you open a dialog
box that requires you to choose a filter.
For more information on all these features, see the ENTERPRISE User Reference
Guide.
For more information on the features new to specific tools, see the following topics.
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Version 5.2.1

In ADVANTAGE 5.2, the following improvements have been made:
HSDPA Power Optimisation
You can now perform a HSDPA link power optimisation, which is similar to the
UMTS power optimisation. This is of great benefit if your network supports HSDPA,
as it can now be included in any optimisation tasks you perform in ADVANTAGE.
You can set the HSDPA Link Power to be fixed on cell, on the Cell Params tab of a cell
in the Site Database (and the UMTS Cell Params tab of the Global Editor):
Fixing HSDPA Link Power on a cell

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You can configure the HSDPA Link Power action cost in the Global Design Targets
and Action Costs dialog box:
Configuring the HSDPA Link Power action cost
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You can configure your optimisation profile to include HSDPA Link Power Planning
actions and constraints in the Optimisation Profiles dialog box:
Including HSDPA Link Power planning actions and constraints in your optimisation profile

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OMX Enhancements
If you generate OMX data (as XML) and choose to create a report as well,
ADVANTAGE produces an Excel file, which contains the actions/constraints
information for the planned objects (for example, antennas) that you would like to
consider during the optimisation.
If you click Edit OMX in the OMX Manager dialog box, you can now edit this Excel
file and transfer your changes to the XML, which enables you to make more detailed
changes to your OMX data more quickly and accurately than in previous versions.
The Edit OMX dialog box
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Setting Up The Cost Function

Setting up the cost function factors has been consolidated in the Cost Function Setup
dialog box, which enables you to do the following:
On the Max/Units Actions tab, you can choose to reject plans based on max
units/actions - that is, configure the optimisation mechanism so that it will not accept
plans that violate set constraints in terms of the number of actions or number of units
for given planning/unit type(s).
Rejecting Plans Based on Max/Units Actions
On the Cost Function Weights tab, you can set the weightings based on Budget,
Manpower and Performance.
Setting Weightings Based on Performance - Signal Strength Coverage

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On the Plan Rejection Options tab, you can choose to reject plans based on any
individual metric degradation - that is, configure the optimisation mechanism so that
it will not accept plans that violate the thresholds set in absolute or relative terms.
Rejecting Plans Based on Signal Strength Degradation
On the Cost Synthesis tab, you can define the cost conversion coefficients, which
normalise the units used for the different cost categories so that the respective costs
are considered in the optimisation on a common basis. You can also select the
performance cost synthesis type, which determines how the performance cost
components are considered in the optimisation.
Setting the Performance Cost Conversion Coefficient
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Version 5.2.1

In ASSET3G 5.2, the following additional features are now available:
WiMAX Support
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a fixed wireless access
technology that can support high throughput broadband connections over long
distances. It provides low cost, high data rate NLOS services to businesses and
consumers.
The WiMAX standard has been designed for the sub 11GHz range, supporting NLOS
communication using OFDM modulation. The first phase of WiMAX deployment
provides fixed wireless connections via outdoor antennas which can be used for
cellular network backhaul, hotspots and other commercial services.
ASSET3G enables you to plan a WiMAX network. You can:
Model directional antennas, adaptive modulation, and sub-channelisation
Set up a SUI propagation model
Define different scenarios by using a combination of different service types,

terminal types and terminal density arrays
Use the Monte Carlo Simulator to generate detailed analysis and reports of
network performance, in terms of coverage, interference and capacity
The WiMAX mode can be set on the Technology tab of the Preferences dialog box,
under the File menu. You need to have the appropriate licence.
Example of WiMAX Bearers dialog box

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Compound Arrays
You can now define, generate, and analyse your own compound arrays based upon
the existing arrays available.
The generation of compound arrays depends on mathematical expressions that you
define. When you define these expressions, you specify which existing (input) arrays
are to be used. Each expression can then be used to produce new (output) compound
arrays.
Example of Compound Arrays dialog box
Depending on permissions, these expressions can be user-only, or system-wide and

therefore available to every user.
The sources that can be used as inputs include Simulator arrays, Static Analysis
arrays, Signal Coverage arrays, 2g Non-Sim arrays and Archived arrays.
The resulting compound arrays can then be used to produce statistical analysis
reports.
Here are two examples to illustrate the purpose of producing compound arrays:
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Generating a compound array that compares arrays from different network scenarios, by
defining an expression to compare an archived array with a new array.
Generating a compound array that considers customised threshold criteria (for example,
signal strength), by defining an expression with a specific threshold.

Version 5.2.1
Pixel Analyser Enhancements - Vector Analysis Plots

You can now use the Pixel Analyser to display analysis plots of any vector/polygon
chosen from your Map View.
Example of Vector/Polygon selection from Map View for Analysis
You can customise what the analysis plot shows in terms of the X and Y axes, and
which cell levels to display.
When you select a vector/polygon, it becomes highlighted, and as you move the
cursor along the vector, you can see the analysis plots in the Pixel Analyser window.
Example of Vector Plot Analysis in Pixel Analyser window
For more information on all these features, see the ASSET3G User Reference Guide.

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In CONNECT 5.2, the following improvements have been made:
Using ATPC in CONNECT
You can now use ATPC (Automatic Transmit Power Control) in CONNECT. Using
ATPC is particularly useful because it enables a link's power to be increased
automatically to compensate for a reduction in the receive level caused by the fade
margin.
First, you have to define it on the radio equipment by selecting this option in the
Radio Equipment dialog box:
Setting ATPC on radio equipment
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Then you can define it on the linkends of your links, setting a power range for ATPC
to operate within. You can then choose to use Static ATPC (whereby you specify
either the minimum or maximum power, and CONNECT calculates the other value
based on the power range) or Flexible ATPC (whereby you specify a nominal power
value for regulatory purposes, but the power can go above/below that up to the
specified maximum/minimum).
Setting ATPC on the linkends - using flexible ATPC

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You can also view link budget performance results based on a variety of powers maximum power, minimum power or nominal power - to give you a better idea of
which powers you should be using.
Link budget performance results based on nominal power
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Link budget performance results based on maximum power

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Radio Spectrum and Selectivity

To enable you to calculate interference more accurately, CONNECT now supports the
use of transmit spectrum density masks and receive selectivity masks. Many radio
vendors now provide mask information rather than tables for interfering
bands/bandwidths, so by supporting these, CONNECT makes the data migration
process much more straightforward.
The Tx spectrum and RX selectivity masks are defined on two new tabs in the Radio
Equipment dialog box. This picture shows an example Tx Spectrum tab:
Defining Tx spectrum masks in the Radio Equipment dialog box
These values are then used in the interference calculations to calculate interference.
For more information on these calculations, see the CONNECT User Reference Guide.
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Usability Improvements
A number of general improvements in usability have been made in CONNECT 5.2.
These are:
User Defined Profiles are now treated independently from links. They appear as a
separate item in the Wastebasket and can be restored from there. This
independence is particularly useful, since you can now Apply UDP data without
affecting the Apply state of the corresponding link.
In the User Defined Profile dialog box, in the User Clutter column, the clutter
categories are listed. This is beneficial because it enables you to pick a specific
clutter category, rather than just define the height value.
When you select a point in the User Defined Profile dialog box, the corresponding
point on the Height Profile will be highlighted in red. This is a useful way to
visualise the data at a specific point.
When producing customised link reports, you can now choose to produce a report
with both linkends of a link displayed on the same row of the report. This is useful
because it enables you to view each link more clearly on a single row.
Another useful visual improvement has been made on the Fade Margin subtab of
the Performance tab in the Link Database. If the Interference Margin is negative,
the value is displayed in red.

In DIRECT 5.2, the following improvements have been made:
Data Migration Simplification
A number of refinements have been made to the data migration process, which of
benefit to anyone who imports data into DIRECT. In particular, the following changes
have been made:
Redundant object ID names (for equipment instances/cabinet components and

BTS node data) have been removed
The PDH Module logical multiple layer has been removed

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PDH Channel Reservation

You can now reserve certain channels on structured PDH frames or reserve a
percentage of capacity or maximum payload on unstructured PDH frames. You can
either do this globally in the Default Parameters dialog box, on a specific timeslot
allocation template (in the Timeslot Allocation Templates dialog box), or even on an
individual basis (on the Frame Layout tab for a PDH edge).
Defining Reserved Channels in the PDH Module Default Parameters dialog box
This is particularly useful, since it means that you can directly reserve certain
channels for signalling traffic, and ensure that they will not be used for other traffic.
This will enable you to model your network more realistically, since a certain number
of channels are required for signalling purposes.
Equipment Type based Port Availability
You can now view information on how connections and ports are used on a particular
piece of equipment. On the Connection Usage tab of the equipment, you can view per connection - the number of circuits (and, in the case of physical connections,
ports) available, as well as the percentages that are used and unused.
New Connection Usage Tab
This information is particularly useful when routing, to show you whether the
number of circuits connected to the equipment actually exceeds the defined limits or
not.
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In OPTIMA 5.2, the following improvements have been made:
Element Hierarchies
You can now create re-usable SQL queries, called element hierarchies, which enable
you to display network elements in the form of a hierarchical tree. This is particularly
useful, because you can use element hierarchies in OPTIMA modules instead of
defining a new element tree query each time you create a module.
You use the Element Hierarchies Explorer to create, edit and delete element
hierarchies:
Element Hierarchies Explorer

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Reporter Enhancements
A number of refinements have been made to the Reporter. In particular, you can now:
Use the OPTIMA Data Explorer to create and edit report queries
Create parameters for report queries to filter report data at runtime
Preview multiple reports at the same time
Inspector Enhancements
A number of refinements have been made to the Inspector, which are of benefit when
setting up and viewing data. In particular, the following changes have been made:
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Modules can be dragged and dropped into combinations
Default values can be set for parameters

Version 5.2.1
Summary types can be applied to multiple fields using the new Quick
Aggregation dialog box for customising summaries
Graphs can be linked so they zoom and scroll in unison
The y-axis fields of graphs can be ordered in ascending or descending order

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Report Scheduling Enhancements

A number of refinements have been made to the Schedule Editor. In particular, you
can now:
Set up report schedules to export reports to multiple formats (printer, file, and/or
email)
Use the Address Book when creating report schedules. This is particularly useful,
because it enables you to select multiple user and/or group contacts rather than
typing individual email addresses
Scheduler Editor Export Tab
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In WEBWIZARD 5.2, the following improvements have been made:
Enhanced OPTIMA Integration
It is now possible to:
Reference Optima queries maintained in the Optima database.
Import Groups and Users into WEBWIZARD by accessing an OPTIMA Oracle

database as shown below:
Panning Interactivity Improvements

The panning function of the Map View has been enhanced and is now much
smoother. To facilitate location, an overview window has been added as illustrated
below:
You can double click on the overview window to get the overview window cursor
(hand) to jump to where youve clicked on the main view.
Multiple Administrators and User Authentication
WEBWIZARD now allows access by more than one Administrator at a time.
Sharing Centralised Published Folders
Publish folders can now be relative to an additionally specified network path that is
separate to the virtual directory root.
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Changing Colours and Themes

The appearance of WEBWIZARD can now be extensively customised using an
external stylesheet as shown below:

This section describes the changes that are new throughout the ENTERPRISE 5.1
suite:
Centralised Persistence of User Settings
The following important improvements have been made to storing settings:
Administrators can now import project settings from one user and store them in
the database for everyone to use.
With large numbers of users, the administrator can also choose to store user
settings in the database rather than the registry.
All users can now export their current user settings to a file to back them up or for
re-use in another project, and can subsequently import them back into the
database.
Changes to Filters
You can now:
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Separate your filters into system filters and user filters and administrators can
change the filter structure of a project to make it more manageable.
Define under what conditions a label is displayed. For example, you may want to
display the Property ID as a label for a cell site, but only for those sites which also
contain particular RNCs.You can also change the order in which labels are drawn
on the Map View.
Use a new In operator for all carrier assignment attributes, enabling you to select a
list of applicable carrier numbers.
Use a new hierarchy rule has been created, to enable you to select all 1st and 2nd
order neighbours of a particular named cell selection.
Version 5.2.1
Changes to the Map View

In the Map View window, you can now:
Quickly display cell information related to BSICs, allocated carriers, UMTS

scrambling codes (including groups and IDs) and CDMA sectors.
Refine the display to show just specific criteria, for example just scrambling codes
1-5.
Print and save to file views in the Map View window using the Universal
Document Converter virtual printer driver. Saving to file means you can archive
the plots and use them elsewhere, for example, in planning justification reports.
Printing to file can also save time when printing using Citrix. You can save plots
as PDF, TIFF, JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, PCX or DCX .
XML Import/Export Changes

These changes have been made to the import and export of XML:
Search criteria as well as filter contents can now be imported and exported using
XML files.
Users' project settings can now be exported and imported using new buttons on
the Modify Project dialog box.
MCS curves can now be imported and exported using XML files.
BCFs can now be imported and exported using XML files.
Simulation power settings can be imported and exported to XML as absolute or

relative values.
Vector and Polygon Enhancements

The Vector Editor has been replaced with the enhanced Vector Manager, which
enables improved creation, editing and deletion of vectors and polygons, as well as
enabling you to create holes and islands for polygons.
Vectors and polygons now use MapInfo format. Previous formats are no longer valid,
but you can use ENTERPRISE to upgrade existing vectors and polygons into MapInfo
format.
Note : Building vectors are now considered as a MapInfo layer within the vectors
folder.
Further Improvements
These changes have also been made:
You can now select whether simulation power settings are absolute (dBm) or
relative (dB) on a per cell basis, and import and export these absolute or relative
values to XML.
You can now view and modify the user-defined fields of an object's parent from
the object itself, on the Status tab in the Site Database.

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You can now specify the RAC and NSEI for cells in the Site Database.
In the Global Edit tool, you can replace all instances of one antenna type with
another.
In the Antenna Database, you can now summarise a list of antennas with
characteristics based on a defined set of criteria.
All equipment and configuration lists that do not have an alternative priority
based ordering scheme are automatically sorted.
If you have large numbers of sites in a project, you may want to load only some of
the sites, in a particular area. You can now choose to load a particular region based
on a specified polygon.
In the Add Neighbour dialog box, you can now provide a comma-separated list of
neighbours.
For more information on all these features, see the ENTERPRISE User Reference
Guide.
For more information on the features new to specific tools, see the following topics.

In ADVANTAGE 5.1, the following improvements have been made:
Shared Antennas
It is now possible to use the explicit Site Database definition of shared antennas for
co-located cells.
Cost Function Sampling
In ADVANTAGE, you can speed up optimisations by calculating a subset of the total
pixels, reducing the time taken to integrate traffic arrays.
Traffic Raster Enhancements
ADVANTAGE can now use ASSET3G traffic rasters without conversion.
Automated Site Generation
It is now possible to apply a standard template onto an existing filter of properties.
Consequently, the time taken to set up nominal networks will be greatly reduced.
Configuration Profile Visualisation Tool
You now have the ability to view the area defined by the Configuration Profile on the
Map View window.
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Vector and Polygon Parameter Definition

You are now able to define indoor, fading, and threshold parameters per vector, in the
same way as you can already define clutter parameters, in the Optimisation
Parameters dialog box.
Vector and Polygon Upgrade
ADVANTAGE now allows you to focus on a specific part (or parts) of a Map View
window area, in order to speed up the tool calculations, or to ignore the calculations
for areas of no real interest.
Additional Cost Function Options
You now have the option of combining action costs per location, per property, per site
or per cell. This will make action cost consideration more accurate.
Enhanced Feedback
ADVANTAGE now provides additional information and flexibility during and after
an optimisation:
Coverage statistics are now included in the reports.
The Optimisation Wizard has been enhanced to allow the viewing of multiple
graphs.
You can export all related metrics of the Cost Breakdown dialog box and create
graphs in an Excel tabular format.
You can create a report which contains the full configuration of an optimised
network.
You are also able to partially apply a delta plan in the network. This allows you to
create deployment plans as well as limit the number of changes in the network.
Moreover, you also have the option of creating full configuration/delta reports
showing the changes made after partially applying part(s) of delta plan(s) to the
network.

In ASSET3G 5.1, the following improvements have been made:
Maximum Pathloss Prediction Radius Calculator
Enables you to calculate the required prediction radius of any site to satisfy a
given maximum pathloss value.
Height Profile Enhancements
Enables you to display cellular antenna tilt angles and calculate the tilt angle for
any point along the profile.

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OTSR Support (UMTS)

Omni Transmit Sector Receive (OTSR) is now supported. This is a configuration
technique for a Node B that can be used at the initial deployment of a UMTS
network, using a single transmitter shared between the antennas of the cells by the
use of a power splitter.
Combining Measured and Predicted Data
When using measurement-based data to influence coverage predictions, you can
now choose to use interpolation to influence surrounding pixels that do not
contain measurement-based data.
Faster Simulation Mode
The new Simulator has been developed to achieve a high efficiency in memory
consumption and speed of snapshot creation. Analysis of the results is also highly
flexible, because results can be produced for any user-specified collection of
outputs.
HSDPA Support (UMTS FDD)
High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) is now supported. It represents an
evolution of the WCDMA radio interface for data services, similar to EDGE in
GSM. The higher data rates are achieved by Adaptive Modulation and Coding.
MapInfo Export Enhancements
You can now export layers from the Map View window into native MapInfo TAB
format. This can save time importing into MapInfo and also improves load
performance. A transparent colour setting can also now be exported.
CW Measurement Data - Point Exclusion Areas
When analysing or tuning a propagation model, you can already exclude areas
based on clutter type.You can now also specify (clutter-independent) areas, using
exclusion areas based on polygons.
CI+TA+RX Support
Within the Site Database, you can specify or calculate location-based settings
(including Maximum Front Radius) for GSM cells, on a new tab named
CI+TA+RX. This complements the existing CI - RTT tab for UMTS cells.
Orthogonality Per Clutter Type
You can now specify a value for orthogonality per clutter type. When you set up
the Simulator, you have the option to enable these orthogonality values to be used
in the simulation.
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Prediction File Management

Prediction File Management utilities enabling you to remove orphaned prediction
files, and also to move or copy prediction files between folders.
Combined Simulation Coverage Array
You can create uplink or downlink composite simulation coverage arrays which,
using concentric zones, identifies the highest through to the lowest demanding
bearers on a per carrier basis for any given service.
Multi-simulation Array Visualisation
There is now a unified method of setting the display settings for all simulation
arrays.
Unified 2g/3g Statistics
Statistics report generation (including population values) now unified between 2g
and 3g arrays.
Large Array Support
During the installation process, you can enables support for large arrays. This uses
a swapping system which can significantly increase the RAM available for array
creation. This is applicable to all types of array, for example: simulation arrays,
coverage/interference arrays, traffic arrays, height rasters, clutter rasters and so
on.
Enhancements to Common Channels (UMTS)
All the common channels for a UMTS cell can now have their powers set relative
to the pilot power of the cell. Some of the common channels now have editable
activity factors. There are two new channels (AICH and PICH).
For more information on all these features, see the ASSET3G User Reference Guide.

In CONNECT 5.1, the following improvements have been made:
Diversity Calculation Enhancements
Improvements have been made to the way that CONNECT calculates performance
when diversity is used, particularly in the cases of Space2Frequency and
Space4Frequency diversity.
Diverse Link Data Display
If you are using diversity in your network plan you can now view performance
calculation information for diverse links as well as main links.

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Automatic FKTB Calculation For Radio Equipment

When you are configuring radio equipment, rather than entering a single figure for
FKTB you can now calculate it automatically based on a set of defined parameters.
Clearance Spot Height Report
You can create reports for chosen points along a height profile, or for points generated
by map data.
Automatic Link Template Selection
You can now automatically assign templates to links based on a series of pre-specified
ranges.
Threshold Degradation Based On Tx Spectrum and Rx Selectivity
Threshold Degradation is now calculated based on Tx Spectrum and Rx Selectivity,
rather than on C/I Objectives.
For more information on all these features, see the CONNECT User Reference Guide.

Equipment Editor Improvements
The way in which you create equipment has been improved. The logical and physical
elements of the equipment have been separated, so that you can define physical
element types with multiple transport/traffic functionality without the need to create
cards.
Globally Editing Equipment
You can use the Global Equipment Editor to change a number of equipment nodes
simultaneously, rather than making the individual changes manually.
Signalling/Interswitch Module Enhancements
A number of enhancements have been made to the Signalling and Interswitch
modules:
The way that you create signalling services has been improved, with a dedicated
toolbar making it easier
You can now view and edit traffic requirements for interswitch nodes
The interswitch traffic generator has been enhanced
Improved Module View Usability

In DIRECT, you can set edges to appear in a certain colour based on particular
attributes of the edge. This can, for example, enable you to quickly see the utilisation
of an edge.
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Database Normalisation
The database structure has been rationalised, increasing the number of tables to
enable easier import / export and API creation.
Further Usability Enhancements
You can now use the Edge Removal Wizard to remove any circuits and links that are
not utilised.
You can also add hyperlinks to links, Properties or equipment, in order to attach
particular documents, email addresses and so on.
What's New in NEPTUNE 5.1?

In NEPTUNE 5.1 the following improvements have been made:
Logging Support for Four Test Mobiles
NEPTUNE is now able to perform logging of engineering data of up to four
concurrently connected test mobiles.
This allows for benchmarking of up to four networks simultaneously. By using the
main Neptune dialogs, the user can compare live data from different networks.
Shortcut Keys Available in Neptune
NEPTUNE now provides the following short-cut keys for frequently used functions
while performing drive tests. This table describe the tasks and keys provided:
Task
Short-cut key
Switch Active Mobile to MS1
<ALT> + 1
<ALT> + 2
<ALT> + 3
<ALT> + 4
Synchronise Timers
A Synchronise Timers checkbox has been added to the Auto Dial Setup window.
If this check box is checked, the calls on all of the connected mobiles will be started at
the same time and if any call is dropped or there is a No Setup, the call will not be
reattempted. This should result in the same number of calls for all mobiles.
Note : When the Synchronise timers checkbox is checked or unchecked for any
mobile, this status must be updated for all other connected mobiles.

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Map View
A combo box has been added to the Map View. The combo box is dynamically
updated with the following options, depending on which mobiles have been
connected: MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4, Active MS.
The Map View will then display data relevant to the selected MS or the Active MS.
The Active MS is the MS selected in the Remote Dial window.
Logging Favourites
While connected to up to four test mobiles, the user can create and save favourites.
The favourite will store the position, size and selection state of the combo boxes for
each of the windows that are open when the favourite is created. This includes all
open Map View windows and the selection state of the combo box on all windows
that have the combo box.
Replay Support for Multiple Files
Neptune can load multiple files at a time but it is now possible to concurrently
display data from any or all of the loaded files.
The user can compare parameter values at specific points in several files.
The user can replay four drive test files that were recorded simultaneously using
Neptune Logging.
Only the following windows will have this ability to display data for a particular
loaded File, Graph All; Graph Svr and Nbr Cell; All Data and Layer 3 Messages and
the Map View.
These windows will have an additional combo box. The combo box will contain a list
of the files currently loaded and will default to the active file selected in the Replay
window.
Logging Support for Motorola V547 and Similar Phones
NEPTUNE support logging for Motorola V547 and Similar Phones
EDGE Support for Motorola V547 and Similar Phones
Neptune can decode the Motorola specific RLC Downlink EGPRS Block Report
message.
Neptune can display these messages and write them into the log file.
Neptune can also read these messages from the log file and display them during
replay.
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Excel Site Import

Operators that do not have Asset can maintain their Sites and Carriers in an Excel
document.
They can use any acceptable variation of format and map columns to the fields
specified into a Neptune XML schema.
The user can specify to import this XML document in the Project Info dialog.
Excel Reports
All existing analysis reports are now generated in Excel format.
Neptune can generate a basic Excel based report.
For more information, see the NEPTUNE Help.

In OPTIMA 5.1, the following improvements have been made:
Custom Views and Tables
OPTIMA_Administrators and OPTIMA_Advanced_Users can now create data
queries that can be stored as views and tables and then re-use them in reports,
modules, alarms, KPIs, and other queries.
Filter Enhancements and Dynamic Filters
The following enhancements have been made to filter functionality:
There are now four categories of filter: Personal, Group, Administrator and
ENTERPRISE.
You can now create dynamic filters which produce a list of filter values by
running a data query.
General improvements have been made to the Filter Explorer.
OPTIMA Inspector Enhancements

The following enhancements have been made to OPTIMA Inspector:
You can now create multiple graphs.
New graph functionality, including scroll bars, better zooming and advanced
graph properties.
You now have more control when applying filters.
You can now filter module data on defined parameters.

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ENTERPRISE 2D Map
The following enhancements have been made to ENTERPRISE 2D Map functionality:
You can now display OPTIMA Performance KPIs on the ENTERPRISE 2D Map.
You can now create and use ENTERPRISE filters.
KPIs
KPI functionality has been improved and fully integrated into the Data Explorer.
User Settings and User Templates
You can now save and apply your own specific settings throughout OPTIMA.
You can now create templates for module combinations that can then be used by any
user viewing that particular module combination.
What's New in QUALITA 5.1?

In QUALITA 5.1, the following improvements have been made:
SLAM Enhancements
The following enhancements have been made to SLAM functionality:
You can now copy existing SLAs and modify them
You can now add discount conditions to SLAs to allow billing discounts to be
applied if specified SLA violations take place.
SLA Tracker
The SLA Tracker enables you to view the changes that have been made to an SLA
since its creation.
SLA Violation (SLAV) History
The SLAV History report enables you to trace all of the commercial conditions
associated with an SLA.
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What's New in RANOPT 5.1?

In RANOPT 5.1 the following improvements have been made:
RANOPT Administrator
The RANOPT Administrator user interface has undergone a review.
There are three types of binning techniques available as data manipulation
techniques:
Distance Binning
Grid Binning
Time Binning
Binning is a process of summarising data results.

You can now create user groups in the RANOPT Administrator. The user can assign
one or more permissions to the group and then create a user that belongs to that
group with the RANOPT Administrator.
File Load Wizard
CDMA 2000 technology is now supported.
Nemo 1.81 drive test files are now supported.
Automatic Network Detection can be enabled during the loading of files. When
turned on, the file will be spilt per network.
Files containing multiple devices, such as Tems and/or Agilent SD5, are split up into
separate files. This feature currently only works for Nemo User Equipment, Nemo
Scanner, SD5 and Tems files.
Scheduler
A new task has been added, Batch Processing Task. This task will run all the tasks
configured for this task consecutively.
Filter Manager
Multiple filters can be selected in the Filter Manager and used to create a report, a
benchmark report. These reports are useful for comparing data from different
equipments or network operators.
The tabs on the Create Filter windows have been updated. Icons are no longer
associated with the menu options on the Filter Manager.

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Property Page Manager

A property page can now be created with a list of values each represented by a
symbol of a specific colour.
Note: These values may also be generated from the Map View, however the values
and colours generated from the Map View window will not be saved to the database.
You can specify the size in pixels or meters of the bitmaps that are displayed on the
Map View. This can be done when a property page is created or modified.
Report Registry
The user can create an events marker series in the Line graph. Select the result type,
Event Marker, when creating the SQL query in the Report Registry. This is defined in
the Report Registry and then can be seen in the Replay window.
The user can create background colouring of the Line graph. Select the result type,
Colour Series, when creating the SQL query in the Report Registry. This is defined in
the Report Registry and then can be seen in the Replay window.
The user can now also specify a query variable to have a list from which a user may
select one value from a set of values. This list of possible values is available on the
Map View when editing property pages.
For more information, see the RANOPT User Reference Guide.

Panning and Zooming
A zoom slider has been added to the Scale bar in the GIS viewer and the panning
functionality has been improved.
Global Settings
A Global Settings facility enables you to change some layer configuration settings
across multiple layers.
Dynamic Labels
Using the Dynamic Labels tool you can display dynamic labels (labels which change
with the data they refer to) on selected items.
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This section describes the changes that were new to ENTERPRISE 5.0.2.

In ADVANTAGE 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
The use of drive test data for the correction of pathloss predictions
The ability to convert TEMS drive test data into Signia format data
The ability to confine data spreading, network analysis and optimisation, to

defined vectors and polygons
For more information, see the ADVANTAGE User Reference Guide.
What's New in ARRAYWIZARD 5.0.2?

In ARRAYWIZARD 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
Usability
Administrator now reports much more information
Servers start & stop automatically (no need to manually start with
commandline options any more)
You can request to see the message log from a remote server
More options have been moved from the configuration menu to the parameter
set wizards
Tasks now incorporate a snippet from the message log
Completed tasks are visible so their status can be viewed
Stability
The core of the tool has been rewritten to improve stability and consistency of
results
The servers are monitored and should there be a problem (network

connectivity, machine shutdown, application crash), the servers will be
automatically restarted
Multi Project Support
Administrator can control work for several projects from one instance of the
Administrator
Many administrative functions are possible without having a project open
Servers will switch projects as necessary
Load Balancing
Now makes much better use of the servers
The core has been improved to make the whole tool run more efficiently

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3g Static Analysis Support
You can now produce UMTS or CDMA2000 arrays using multiple Static
Analysis tiles
Improved Scheduling
The scheduler is now greatly enhanced and can be set per parameter set
For more information, see the ARRAYWIZARD User Reference Guide.

In ASSET3G 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
Large archive support enables you to merge multiple *.3gr files into a single large
*.3ga file
Population Statistics generation for Simulation arrays
Measurement-based data to influence coverage (pathloss) predictions
Enhancement which enables you to incorporate Population Statistics into the

statistical reports produced from Simulation arrays. Values can be broken
down by clutter category and cell service area.
Measurement-based (typically drive test) data can be loaded to generate an
interim set of pathloss files which you can then use to influence the normal
coverage predictions.
Multiple Display Schemas for Simulation arrays
Enables you to define your own sets of schemas with customised display
settings for the Simulation arrays on the Map View. You can select any schema
for any individual array.
For more information on these features, see the ASSET3G User Reference Guide.
What's New in CONNECT 5.0.2?

In CONNECT 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
Enhancements have been made to interference reports
The spur analysis calculation has been improved
You can now highlight links in the Map View Window
You can now add Time and User information to Link Reports
Enhancements have been made to the Line of Sight Wizard
For more information, see the CONNECT User Reference Guide.

In DIRECT 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
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Enhancements have been made to interswitch and signalling
Interswitch traffic generation and routing has been improved

Version 5.2.1
The usability of the ATM module has been improved
The CAC2 calculation has been added to the ATM capacity calculations
For more information, see the DIRECT User Reference Guide.

In ENTERPRISE 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
You can view the settings for a project while you are using the Map View window.
To do this, from the File menu, click View Project Settings. The Project Settings
dialog box appears, detailing information on the Map Data directories, Map Data
Extents and so on.
You can use the Auto Cu Generation command in DB Commander to

automatically create Nominal Uplink Received Level (Cu) plots for 2g and 3g cells,
and export them to vector (MID/MIF) format
You can use pre-defined polygons to edit clutter in the Map View window
For more information, see the ENTERPRISE User Reference Guide.
What's New in NEPTUNE 5.0.2?

In NEPTUNE 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made to NEPTUNE
standalone:
BSIC Decoding during RF Scanning
Live plotting of user-defined events on the Map View
It is now possible to assign symbols to specific user-defined events (for

example Handover, Call Start, Call End, Dropped Call) and on the Map View
you can visualise symbols at the location where a user defined event was
detected.
Display of GPRS timeslots
You can now select specific channels on which to scan and not only the level
for each carrier is returned, but also the decoded BSIC. This is useful in
interference investigations as there is now more information to suggest where
the interferer is coming from.
It is now possible to view the actual timeslots used during a GPRS session if
the test mobile supplies it.
Automated Timeslot Testing
You can now check the availability of a traffic channel by testing each and
every timeslot on the relevant traffic channel. This is particularly useful in
verifying the operations of a new cell before it goes live.
For more information, see the NEPTUNE User Reference Guide.

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Administrators can define folder level security to restrict users access to specific
folders.
Administrators and Advanced users can import and export multiple objects.
Administrators and Advanced users can create and edit Excel reports.
For more information, see the OPTIMA User Reference Guide.
What's New in QUALITA 5.0.2?

In QUALITA 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
QUALITA Administrators can set alarm thresholds for SLA conditions and then
receive alarm notifications, by either email and/or SMS (text message), whenever
those thresholds are exceeded.
QUALITA Administrators can create and edit Key Quality Indicators (KQIs).
QUALITA Administrators can use degradation analysis reports to investigate

possible causes of QUALITA Level degradation.
For more information, see the QUALITA User Reference Guide.

In WEBWIZARD 5.0.2, the following improvements have been made:
The WEBWIZARD Administrator is now able to:
Schedule the emailing of links to GIS favourites, reports and documents
Add links to reports to facilitate drill-down analysis
For more information, see the WEBWIZARD User Reference Guide.
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Version 5.2.1

This section describes the changes that were new to ENTERPRISE 5.0.1.

In ADVANTAGE 5.0.1, a number of improvements have been made.
Grid Optimisation Mechanism

You can use the Grid Optimisation Mechanism to automatically optimise the network
site positioning, site count and site sector configurations. To enable you to do this,
new Actions and Constraints have been added:
The new (Grid) Actions are Property, Site and Cell related and have been defined
in a similar way to the Antenna and Power Actions
The new (Grid) Constraints refer to location (nominal and candidate properties,
forbidden areas etc) as well as configuration (min and max number of sectors per
site etc) considerations
Like the Antenna Optimisation Mechanism, Grid Optimisation can be based on any
Cost Mechanism.
UMTS Monte Carlo Optimisation Cost Mechanism

In addition to the Pathloss and Signal Strength Cost Mechanisms, you can now
optimise a UMTS network based on a Monte Carlo simulation engine (identical to the
Simulator used in ASSET3G). To do this:
You can specify new (Monte Carlo) Performance Design Targets to specifically
incorporate terminal capabilities, such as Services and Carriers. These Targets
refer to the Percentage of Served Terminals (on a network or cell basis), the
Percentage of Served Terminals in Soft/Softer Handover, and the Uplink or
Downlink Throughput (on a network or cell basis).
Additional Actions (Node B Type and Maximum Power per User) have been
included for UMTS Power Optimisation.
You can use the Monte Carlo Cost Mechanism for Antenna and/or Power and/or
Grid Optimisation.
You can also combine it with any other Cost Mechanism.
MA List Planning (GSM)

You can now select pre-specified MA Lists automatically using an interference-based
optimisation cost function.
The MA List Planner follows the ADVANTAGE optimisation methodology and
makes use of various additions to the definition/utilisation of carrier layers in
ENTERPRISE.

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Additional ASSET3G Functionality

You can now access ASSET3G planning/optimisation-related functionality through
ADVANTAGE. This includes:
Configuring network elements such as Terminal Types, Services or Bearers that

are required for the Monte Carlo Optimisation Cost Mechanism
Using the Model Tuning Tool, which uses CW or Drive Test measurements to
enhance the accuracy of the specified (standard macrocell) propagation models
ADVANTAGE Usability Enhancements

Various usability enhancements have been made, including:
Permissions you can now restrict the allowable changes to the tool settings, on a
project and user basis
ADVANTAGE Assistant, can be used to help a novice user
Configuration Profile Manager has a more efficient way of specifying the area,
filter and generic network settings of interest
OMX Manager has an improved way of managing the network configuration

optimisation data
Optimisation-related settings (i.e. an even better way of defining what the

ADVANTAGE Optimiser should do)
You can now use the ADVANTAGE Wastebasket to manage ADVANTAGEspecific objects before permanently deleting them from the database
Cached rasters can now be used in Network Analysis
Whats New in ASSET3G 5.0.1?

In ASSET3G 5.0.1, the following improvements have been made:
Enhanced MA List Planning
TDD network support
Enables you to share antennas and synchronise their parameters across

different base stations on the same property
XML sublist merge
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In addition to the current UMTS FDD technology, UMTS TDD is now available
Shared antennas
Enables you to set up pre-defined MA Lists and allow the planner to

automatically plan the best allocations for the network
Provides an optional Replace action for sub-lists of GSM Cells and

Bands/Channels even when using a general Merge action during XML
imports

Version 5.2.1
Site Database object selection through arrays
Enhanced Pixel Analyser
Pixel Analyser now has dedicated icons and the window is enhanced to show
data more clearly from an unlimited number of arrays
Object Write Permissions
Enables you to directly highlight a cell or sub-cell in the Site Database, based
on its dominance in any pixel of any created arrays
Privileges to edit objects can now be amended within the project, and will
override the initial creation defaults set up in the Administrator module
Refined Search box
Enhanced context-sensitive facility in both the Site Database and the Prediction
Manager
Locate objects in Map view from Site and Link Database
Add an object to Selection Filter from context menu in Site Database
Support the import of Nemo Outdoor version 4 files for CW analysis
3g Statistics Generator can now report on Display Categories
Statistical reports enable you to automatically report on all category levels

already set up for an array on the display setings of the Map View
For more information on using these features see the ASSET3G User Reference Guide,
ENTERPRISE User Reference Guide or Installation and Administration User
Reference Guide.

In CONNECT 5.0.1, improvements have been made to the handling of Error
Performance Objectives:
Enhanced objectives and performance calculations in the Link Database and Chain
Availability Wizard
New Local link grade option for G.821
New Long haul and Short haul link grade options for G.826

In DIRECT 5.0.1, the following improvements have been made:
Adding new edge enhancements You can now:
Add edges directly onto a layer in the Module View of the Network Browser
Add edges directly onto a traffic edge group
Optionally create a transmission edge when creating new edges on the

physical PDH or SDH layer

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Improvements have been made to routing:
You can now define the default target and source settings globally
You can define target and source layer settings on individual modules and
layers
You can now set a layer or module to immediately consider all target layers
when routing, or to incrementally consider them until a route is found
You can now choose to freeze routes immediately after they are applied
When you highlight a source edges route and display the details of one of the
highlighted edges, DIRECT will also highlight which sub-edge the source edge
is routed onto
You can also view how source edges are routed by looking at the Traffic tab
and Frame Layout tab
The traffic utilisation calculations have been improved, with separate calculations
for traffic utilisation, circuit utilisation and channel utilisation
2M frame enhancements:
When you add a TRX to the Timeslot Allocation Template frame, you can now
automatically select the number of channels to add
You can choose multiple elements to add to the Timeslot Allocation Template
simultaneously
You can now define protocol stacks, which provide the necessary shaping
information and overhead to route traffic from one layer to another
Use the automated capacity calculation wizard to perform either the CAC
calculations or the CALIPRAN calculations
Usability enhancements have been made to the port usage report
You can now choose to show a selected equipment node across all of the open
Module windows
Traffic performance enhancements:
You can now select two modes of traffic creation, either Approximate or Full
For cellular traffic edges, you can select the traffic generation mode and define
individual routing requirements
For interswitch and signalling interface traffic edges, you can calculate the
number of channels to be routed based on whether Zero Fault, 1 Fault or Node
Fault Case is selected
You can define a greater granularity for Interswitch traffic routing
New traffic reports are available for Interswitch edges, signalling traffic edges
and signalling interface edges
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Version 5.2.1
What's New In ENTERPRISE 5.0.1?

By sharing antennas for different technology types, you can make changes to the
properties of one and they are reflected in both, reducing the time needed to make the
changes for another antenna technology type on the same cell.

Administrators can define table level security to restrict users access to specific
tables
Administrators and Advanced users can set groups to be the owners of objects
they have created, thus restricting who can edit them
Whats New in QUALITA 5.0.1?

In QUALITA 5.0.1, the following improvements have been made:
New Alarm Module:
In the Management Alarm screen, you can display a broad level view of
customer SLAs, enabling you to quickly identify SLAs that are subject to
service quality problems.
In Engineering Alarm screen, you can view the service quality counters that
are degrading (Minor and Major degradations)
In both Alarm screens, you can sort the SLAs by the most important customer
or the most affected customer, and view details of the next likely SLA to be
affected based on trend analysis.
GPRS functionality:
You can now monitor GPRS SLAs. The GPRS data is collected either from
Probes based XDRs (Transaction Detailed Records) or from Billing CDRs (Call
Detailed Records) of a GPRS network.
You can also now set up GPRS related SLAs, monitor alarms, generate detailed
reports and perform drill down analysis.
You can use the new QUALITA Administrator to configure a number of

parameters, including:
alarm type selection
colour codes
customer importance factor criteria
service performance calculation criteria
reporting periodicity
delay settings

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The new QUALITA interface enables you to access the SLA Manager (which also
has a new interface) and the QUALITA Administrator.
For more information, see the QUALITA User Reference Guide.
Whats New in WEBWIZARD 5.0.1?

WEBWIZARD is a new tool to the ENTERPRISE suite, designed for GIS and report
distribution. It provides intuitive, graphical-based views of network data throughout
the organisation, and constant access to vital information across planning, operations
optimisation and many other departments all via a web-based client. This results in
greater working processes and efficiency throughout the entire organisation.
Using WEBWIZARD, you can:
Publish anything from the Planning or OSS Environments through the web
Access different data sources and make combined views or reports available
Display all arrays along with associated information on GIS map view
View Crystal/Business Objects/Oracle Discoverer reports, Word documents,

Acrobat pdf files and Excel spreadsheets etc. all via an efficient folder view
Create user groups for specifically defined views and reports
For more information, see the WEBWIZARD User Reference Guide.

This section describes the changes that are new to ENTERPRISE 5.0.0.
What's New in Administrator 5.0.0?

In Administrator 5.0.0, the following improvements have been made:
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There are now three different types of user. The Administrator, or Super User, is
created when the Administrator tool is used for the first time. This Super User can
create Regional Super Users and Users.
The use of passwords to log in is now more flexible. Administrators can choose to
use the default Oracle profile for database security or they can choose to define
their own profile. Defining a profile allows Administrators to:
set passwords to expire after a given number of days
lock accounts after an incorrect password is typed
disallowed password reuse
New user-defined fields - Administrators can now define not only status flags but
additional user-editable fields to provide extra information about IDs and data.
These new fields associated with objects can be either discrete values from a
picklist shown, as flags were, or variable items such as character strings, integers,
boolean values, or floats. All these fields can be used in filters.

Version 5.2.1
See the Administrator User Reference Guide for information about creating users and
defining fields. See the ENTERPRISE User Reference Guide for information on the
changes to the file format and logging into ENTERPRISE.

In ADVANTAGE 5.0.0, a number of features and enhancements have been added.
Connecting to External Databases

You can now import PE data dirtectly from external databases such as OPTIMA. This
means that you no longer have to configure PE data files for import and can optimise
existing network data.
Using Additional Optimisation Options

By using additional options, you can further enhance your optimisation.
Depending on the selected metrics, it is now possible to use:
Neighbour relationships information from the imported PE handover data and/or

the Site Database
The Site Database signal threshold values for GSM cells
The Site Database handover margin values for GSM cells
The Site Database soft handover window values for UMTS cells
Using Fixed Antenna Model Constraints

This function enables you to constrain the properties of an antenna, improving you
analysis within the limitations of fixing antenna model constraints. This can be
achieved in ADVANTAGE using the Site Database.
Comparing Network Improvements Against Existing Arrays

By comparing network improvements against existing arrays you can compare
optimised network improvements against each other and against your current
network configuration. This enables you to see the suggested changes and if
acceptable, include them to your network. You can do this during the network
analysis process.
Accessing and Configuring Optimisation Parameters

Depending on network privileges you can change the mathematical parameters that
ADVANTAGE uses during optimisation. This gives you greater flexibility and control
to decide how ADVANTAGE optimises your network.

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Using ENTERPRISE Planning Tools in ADVANTAGE

ENTERPRISE options such as managing arrays and traffic, are now available to
ADVANTAGE giving you the ability to further enhance your networks optimisation
using features from ENTERPRISE.

The main change is obviously the amalgamation of the products 3g and ASSET into
one planning tool. Depending on the licence you have, you can access various 2g and
3g functions.
Other key changes include:
Using bearers and services for GSM/EGPRS networks.
Enhanced terminal to support services and resemble more mobile equipment.

Service weighting on terminals making traffic modelling more accurate.
Being able to use the Monte Carlo simulator for planning and analysis of both 2g
and 3g networks. Several new arrays and reports have been created to assist you
in analysing the networks.
New arrays have also been created to enable you to visually analyse frequency
plans.
AMR and HR support has been introduced.
Pixel Analyser is now used.
Wideband Repeaters are now supported
Dual Technology and GSM Only Simulation and Output Arrays/Reports
For more information, see the ASSET3G User Reference Guide.
AMR and HR Support

Additional functionality has been added to bearers enabling you to model Half Rate
(HR) and Adaptive Multi Rate (AMR) technologies between cell and terminal type
bearer connections. You can now set bearer signal strength per interference (C/I) and
user transfer rate (b/s) thresholds as well as selecting to use HR and AMR during the
radio planning process.
AMR and HR support technologies improve the efficiency of a bearers connection
between a cell and a terminal type. Half rate enables two users to share a single
timeslot by doubling the bearers capacity. AMR enhances HR by achieving the same
quality throughput as HR but in a lower quality environment.
Per Service and Per Carrier Arrays

You can now generate best server and interference arrays based on specific carriers. In
this way, frequency re-use can be viewed in the Map View window, as can the
interference levels experienced by specific carriers.
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Version 5.2.1
Pixel Analyser
The Pixel Analyser has been enhanced so that you can:
View more simulation results for multi technology cells per pixel
Now export the results to a spreadsheet
Wideband Repeaters
In addition to the existing 2g repeaters, ASSET3G now supports wideband repeaters
for 3g networks. You can model these and use either wire-line or off-air repeaters for
coverage area extension.
Dual Technology and GSM-only Simulation and Output Arrays/Reports

You can now also create simulation outputs for a GSM network or a dual
GSM/UMTS technology. This includes creating traffic rasters and running the Monte
Carlo Simulation wizard.

This section describes the enhancements made to CONNECT for 5.0.0.
Link Database Enhancements

A number of enhancements have been made to the Link Database. You can now:
View data on three tabs links, templates and chains
Set links, templates and chains as templates
Height Profile Enhancements

A number of enhancements have been made to the way you calculate height profiles.
You can now:
Add obstructions to the height profile based on the different data types building
vector, DTM height, clutter or building raster
View the change in LOS clearance for different k-values
Calculate the minimum antenna height for different k-values
LOS Enhancements
A number of enhancements have been made to the way you calculate line-of-sight:
You can now define the clearance calculation type as either LOS or Fresnel
You can now define the colour, type and width of the line used to display LOS
routes

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The LOS wizard results now also display the minimum number of hops, the
cumulative distance between Properties, the route between the Properties
You can now save the LOS results after viewing them
Interference Analysis Enhancements

A number of enhancements have been made to the way you analyse interference:
If you choose to analyse a selected link, you can additionally calculate interference
for the separate sub-band channels and/or the different polarisations
You can view a summary detailing the interference on the best

channel/polarisation of a link
You can save interference data after you have viewed interference results
Creating Chains of Links

In order to calculate the overall availability of a series of links, You can nominally
connect multiple links together in a chain using the Chain Availability Wizard.
Passive Repeater Links

The two types of passive repeater link back-to-back and reflector are now two
separate objects. You can now:
Add the two types using separate buttons in the Map View window
View information about the two types under separate headings in the Link
Database
Create separate templates for the two types
Using the Crane Model for Rain Attenuation Calculations

In addition to using the ITU-R recommendations for calculating rain attenuation, you
can now also use the Crane model.
Cross Polarisation Discrimination

CONNECT 5.0.0 has been enhanced in compliance with ITU-R P.530-10 and P.420-7 to
model the effects of cross-polarisation on outage probability.
You can now:
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View cross-polarisation outage (clear air) in the Link Database, on the Outage subtab of the Performance tab
Define a cross polarisation interference canceller (XPIC) on a radio equipment, and

specify its cross-polarisation improvement factor (XPIF)
Calculate outage based on cross-polarisation

Version 5.2.1
Whats New in DATASAFE 5.0.0?

This section describes the enhancements made to DATASAFE 5.0.0:
For more information, see the DATASAFE User Reference Guide.
Defining Global Filters

In DATASAFE, you can define global filters and apply them across all modules,
except for the Cell View module.
If you apply a global filter, only the selected nodes are displayed in the DATASAFE
modules. In addition, the Discrepancies Handler will only display discrepancies for
the nodes selected in the applied Global Filter. For more information on this, see
About Global Filters and the Discrepencies Handler.
The Global Filter dialog box enables you to create and modify global filters, as well as
apply existing global filters.
Important : You can only use the Global Filter dialog box if you have been assigned the
correct permissions. For more information on how to do this, see Setting Permissions
and System Privileges. Editing privileges are assigned when creating or modifying a
filter.

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This picture shows an example:
The Global Filter dialog box
The Global Filter dialog box displays data for the currently applied filter, such as the
elements it contains.
Tip : You can also apply global filters in the Network Explorer module. Alternatively,
you can choose not to use the currently applied filter in the Network History module.
Automated Handling of Discrepancies

DATASAFE now supports the automatic configuration of a number of radio parameters.
To activate the automatic configuration for specific parameters they need to be set up
in the Automation Wizard.
When discrepancies arise for these parameters, data transcripts are automatically
created by DATASAFE and sent to the network elements in order to handle the
discrepancy. This process can be scheduled to run at specified intervals.
The Automation Wizard is accessed from the Tools menu.
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Version 5.2.1
This picture shows an example of the Automation Wizard:
Example Automation Wizard
User Defined Discrepancy Columns

You are now able to display customised columns in the Discrepancies Handler. This
enables you to display any user parameter defined in the System Configuration in the
grid of the Discrepancies Handler.

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This picture shows an example of setting User Defined Discrepancy Columns:
Setting User Defined Discrepancy Columns
There are five (5) custom columns available for each Discrepancy Type. The
discrepancy type refers to the types of logical and parameter discrepancies in the
Discrepancy Handler such as:
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Logical discrepancies (displayed on the Definition Discrepancies tab)
Cell relation logical discrepancies (displayed on the Neighbour/Adjacencies

Discrepancies tab)
Cell parameter discrepancies (displayed on the Parameters discrepancies tab when

selecting Discrepancy Type, 'Cell')
Cell relation parameter discrepancies (displayed on the Parameters discrepancies

tab when selecting Discrepancy Type, 'Cell Relations/Adjacencies')
Node parameter discrepancies (displayed on the Parameters discrepancies tab

when selecting Discrepancy Type, 'Node')
Subcell parameter discrepancies (displayed on the Parameters discrepancies tab

when selecting Discrepancy Type, 'Subcell')
Channel Group parameter discrepancies (displayed on the Parameters

discrepancies tab when selecting Discrepancy Type, 'Channel Groups and
Carriers')

Version 5.2.1
Creating Intersection Entities

Intersection Entities enables you to create an INTERSECT join function between
multiple entities. This can be used as a type of filter or grouping of related nodes.
This Intersection Entity and related nodes will be available in the Network Nodes tree
views throughout DATASAFE. This enables you to create overrides on this
Intersection Entity.
The following shows an example of an Intersection Entity created between the
REGION, OWNER and BAND entities.
Entity Explorer showing the Intersection Entity created to join REGION, OWNER and BAND
It is now possible to create an override on this intersection Entity. All Cells/Nodes in

the Intersection will assume the new override.
Important : The override level will be based on the Priority of the Entity in the
Network. Ensure that you cascade the priority accordingly.
Parameter Modeller Enhancements

Cell data, channel group, cell relation and subcell data are now incorporated into one
tab displayed on the Cell Data tab.
The trees no longer contain the UL and OL structures. This is shown when data is
displayed for a cell.
All data (cells and nodes) can be displayed for a parameter. Likewise all parameter
data can be displayed for a cell. This is similar to the display in the Cell View module.
A new tab, Nodes Only, has been added within the Network Nodes Tree to display
data related to nodes and their overrides.
The Parameter override editor has been changed for the Cell data display. It now
accommodates for multi-selections in the Parameter Modeller data grid, and no
longer require selection of individual cells in the Parameter Override Editor.
The Parameter Modeller now accommodates for overrides on Intersection Entities
created in the Network Explorer. See Creating Intersection Entities for more
Information.
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DATASAFE Preferences
Cell View Options - Setting this option enables the logged in user to view only
parameters that the user have permissions on, or to view all parameters in the Cell
View module.
DATASAFE Administrator Additional System Privileges

Additional System Privileges has been added to include the new modules and
wizards in DATASAFE 5.0.0.
Automated Scripts
A new exe has been added called the Responsfileparsercmd.exe. This exe can be used
to parse command files from the command line.
In addition to the Responsfileparsercmd.exe a VB script file called
ParseResponseFile.vbs has been added. This script is added to the Windows
Scheduler and can be run intermittently to parse all the response files received for all
executed discrepencies. ParseResponseFile.vbs calls the above
Responsfileparsercmd.exe to parse the response files.
Two additional named, Send_Files_For_Live_CellVerification.vbs and
Get_Files_For_Live_CellVerification.vbs, can be used to send commands to TMOS
and retrieve the response files to determine whether cells marked as redundant
within the Discrepancies Handler exist within the live network or not.
The automateMML.vbs script has now been renamed to
ExecuteScheduledDiscrepancies.vbs and the ScheduleDiscrepancy.vbs renamed to
ScheduleAutomatedDiscrepancies.vbs.

This section describes the enhancements made to DIRECT 5.0.0.
Traffic Module Enhancements

The following enhancements have been made to the Traffic module:
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A General Traffic Model (GTM) has been added, to enable you to model network
traffic in detail. The parameters described in the GTM are used in the AAL VCC
capacity calculation.
You can define new service classes, to provide Quality of Service support when
priority queuing schemes are used inside switches. This is very useful in 3g
planning, where a mix of services is used.
You can now define CS data traffic on MSC and MGW nodes, as well as define all
other rel4 nodes.
You can create different codec schemes and perform codec conversions at each
node by using a codec conversion table.
Version 5.2.1
You can model the Inter Working Function (IWF) at the MSS (MSC Server), or as
stand alone CDS node.
The traffic modeller (Trmod.xls) now calculates Interswitch Erlang traffic for CS
data traffic separately.
You can define the preferred nodes for a VMS or IVR, for use as a Point of
Interconnection that traffic will be distributed to when you subsequently generate
interswitch or signalling traffic.
You can now define external nodes for voice and data traffic.
ALL signalling is handled by the MSC server node, in accordance with the 3GPP
rel4 specification.
A new RT-VBR service category has been created.
ATM Module Enhancements

The following enhancements have been made to the ATM module:
You can set QoS service level parameters for use in the ATM (and IP) capacity
calculations.
You can now calculate AAL layer/ AAL2/5 capacity.
You can now create an ATM port controller, which uses the 3GPP standard to
determine QoS at the ATM switch.
There is a new ATM capacity calculation and Queuing Network Analyser (QNA)
calculation. You can use QNA to calculate the end-to-end delay that conforms to
ATM QoS service level agreement.
IP Module Enhancements
The following enhancements have been made to the IP module:
Scheduling mechanisms for IP traffic have been added, which use Weighted Fair
Queuing & Weighted Round Robin scheduling to provide QoS. These mechanisms
are used in the Multimode Differentiated Services Queuing mechanism, which
you can model in the IP router.
You can now calculate IP capacity, and perform the Priority Queuing Network
Analyser (PQNA) calculation in order to calculate the end-to-end delays.
You can route voice traffic onto the IP layer, and calculate nominal traffic capacity
by using the Erlang B formula, with traffic percentage shares for each traffic.
When you calculate nominal IP capacity, SIGTRAN and TDM protocol stack
overheads are now taken in to account.
You can now route signalling traffic onto the IP layer.

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In ENTERPRISE 5.0.0, you can now use the Global Commit from the Database menu
to commit everything in your project in the correct order.
The following changes have also been made and are described below:
Templates - easier ways of making templates from existing network elements
Easier ways to copy network elements
Improved antenna support and use
The ability to refresh data, enabling more than one person to work on a project at
one time
Improvements to Templates
Templates have been improved in ENTERPRISE 5.0.0 so that you can now:
Create and configure templates from existing network elements in the Site
Database and Map View windows
Import and export templates using XML
Easier Ways of Copying Network Elements

There are now several ways in which you can copy network elements. You can:
Duplicate objects in the Map View window
Move a network element on the Map View window to any location. If no property
exists at that location, the elements current property is also moved
Changes to Antennas
Multi-Mask Antennas
ENTERPRISE now supports antennas in a more realistic way. You can create antenna
devices that have several patterns rather than having to create the same antenna
many times over to model different beam patterns. Each antenna beam pattern can be
configured in the usual way.
Support for Switch Beam Antennas
As well as the standard antennas which only have one pattern carrying all of the
uplink and downlink traffic, a second type of antenna is now supported.
Switch Beam antennas are used to adjust the use of signals to best suit the users and
environment. Switch beam antennas are made up of a number of fixed predefined
patterns (beams) and as the user moves through the cell, their terminal is dynamically
connected to the beam that provides them with the strongest signal.
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Version 5.2.1
Refreshing Data
In Version 5.0.0, there are a number of improvements to how data is refreshed:
Two people can work on a single project in the same database simultaneously
rather than having to log out and back in again to see any changes made by the
other person
Each person also has the ability to accept changes made by other people working
on the project
Permissions can be set by the owner of the project to enable others to make
changes
You can reconstruct the hierarchy shown in the Site Database window to reflect
any changes made to network elements on the Map View window
Whats New in NEPTUNE 5.0.0?

This section describes the enhancements made to NEPTUNE 5.0.0.
For more information, see the NEPTUNE User Reference Guide.
Setting Sound Events

You are able to request audio notification for certain events in NEPTUNE.
Sound Events distinguish between two Event Categories namely:
User Defined Events
Call Events
You are able to request audio notification for the User Defined Events in defined
NEPTUNE. You are also able to request audio notification for the following Call
Events in NEPTUNE:
Dropped Call
No Setup
Low Level Call
Poor Quality
Good Calls
Events can be displayed in the Map View window when in Logging mode.
Audio notification occurs by playing a wave sound file that is linked to a NEPTUNE
event. The audio notification configuration is stored in the system registry.

Version 5.2.1
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Analysing C/I Data

NEPTUNE displays C/I values and associated RxLev data in both the Map View
window and it's own C/I Graph dialog. These C/I values can be filtered per ARFCN
(Absolute Radio Frequency Number) in both places.
This functionality is only available when replaying or logging data from the following
range of SAGEM testmobiles:
1
OT160
OT190
OT2xx.
The C/I functionality is automatically available when one of the above mobiles is
detected.
Measuring GSM-R Frequencies

NEPTUNE now measures GSM-R Frequencies.
NEPTUNE can now use the OT55 Testmobile used for logging GSM-R data.
Enhanced All Data dialog box

Now displaying QBO (Quarter Bit Offset) and Frame Number.
Short-cut Keys available in NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE now provides the following short-cut keys for frequently used functions
while performing drive tests. The following tasks and keys are provided:
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Task
Short-cut key
Connect
<CTRL> + C
Disconnect
<CTRL> + D
Start Logging
<CTRL> + S
Stop Logging
<CTRL> + S
Pause Logging
<CTRL> + L
Insert File Mark
<CTRL> + F

Version 5.2.1

This topic describes the enhancements made to OPTIMA for 5.0.0:
Security Administrators can define groups of users (e.g. planners, managers).

The visibility of all report and module DIRECTories can then be specified for each
group
The OPTIMA Alarms module has been integrated within the OPTIMA Client and
is accessable from the main OPTIMA menu
.A new menu option allows users to switch between open windows, even if the
windows are minimised
Work Areas can now be added to the OPTIMA Favourites toolbar. Default icons
have also been provided

Version 5.2.1
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What's New in ENTERPRISE?

What Was New in Version 5.2?

What Was New in Version 5.1?

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What Was New in Version 5.0.1?

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What Was New in Version 5.0.0?

What's New in Administrator 5.0.0?

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What's New in ENTERPRISE?

What's New in Version 5.2.1?

What's New in ADVANTAGE 5.2.1?

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

This terminal may be 'service capable' and fully configured, or a 'measurement'

For simulation-based UMTS optimisations and Configuration Profiles restricted to

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

The new page features a single optimisation activity indicator:

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

What's New in ASSET3G 5.2.1?

Selecting Terminal Types in the Simulator Wizard

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

DVB-H Support and Standard Long-Range Model

Set up a Standard Long-Range propagation model

Use the UMTS functionality to represent a DVB-H Single Frequency Network

Specifying DVB-H Parameters in the Static Analysis wizard

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

New parameters for EV-DO bearers

MAC Indexes parameter on an EV-DO sector in the Site Database

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

Polygon Rendering Enhancements

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

Choose not to display the polygon outline:

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

MapInfo Filter Export

Symbol points option for MapInfo Export

Easting and Northing co-ordinates

Decimal latitude and longitude co-ordinates

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

What's New in DIRECT 5.2.1?

Planning Interswitch Prepay Networks

Create dedicated PP (Prepaid Platform) equipment types in the Equipment Editor:

Define internal network connections to PP equipment on the Network

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

Generate specific pre-pay traffic when generating interswitch traffic

This picture shows a typical prepay network configuration:

Prepay network configuration

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

To provide a more accurate model of actual network routing functionality, you

Advanced Methods of Reporting

View reports that have been created

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

This picture shows an example User Reports tab:

Example User Reports tab

What's New in ENTERPRISE?

You can also design your reports in a new dialog box:

Example Organize Reports dialog box

In the Organise Reports dialog box, you can:

Create folders in which to store reports