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Batch Processing

The Batch Processing tool allows users to analyze multiple sites and links simultaneously by importing a list of coordinates. It is ideal for planning large-scale mesh networks or evaluating many potential "Ideal Spots" at once.

Batch Processing UI

Batch Processing Interface

1. Importing Nodes

You can import nodes via a CSV file. The tool supports a simple format: Name, Latitude, Longitude.

CSV Format Requirements

The first line can be a header or data. The tool uses a heuristic to identify columns:

  • Format A: Site Name, Latitude, Longitude
  • Format B: Latitude, Longitude, Site Name

Tip

Use the "Download Template" link in the sidebar to get a perfectly formatted CSV file.

2. Integration with Link Analyzer

The Batch Nodes panel provides a seamless transition into detailed point-to-point analysis:

  • TX Button: Sets the selected node as the "Source" (Station A) in the Link Analyzer.
  • RX Button: Sets the selected node as the "Target" (Station B) in the Link Analyzer.

By using these buttons, you can quickly verify a link's profile and Fresnel clearance for any node in your batch list without manual map placement.

Important

Selecting a different tool from the toolbar (e.g., switching from Link Analysis to Viewshed) will clear the current analysis markers and results from the map. However, your Batch Nodes will remain visible until you click "Clear All Nodes".

3. Exporting Mesh Reports

The most powerful feature of Batch Processing is the "Export Mesh Report" button.

What it does:

  1. It iterates through every possible pair of nodes in your imported list.
  2. It performs a terrain profile analysis for every link (Source to Target).
  3. It calculates the Link Budget based on your current Hardware Settings.
  4. It generates a CSV report containing:
    • Distance: In kilometers.
    • Status: GOOD, MARGINAL, or OBSTRUCTED.
    • Clearance: Minimum Fresnel zone clearance in meters.
    • Margin: Signal margin in dB.

Warning

Processing many links (e.g., 20+ nodes result in 190+ links) can take several minutes as the tool fetches terrain data for each path.

Workflow Example

  1. Import a list of existing nodes and potential new sites.
  2. Visualize the nodes on the map to see geographic distribution.
  3. Select a potential site as RX and an existing node as TX to check a specific link.
  4. Export the full report to identify which new sites have the best connectivity to the existing mesh.