This is a tool that is located on the HPMS Validations section of the Validations tab.
Function
The Sample Sections and TOPS interface () provides options to validate samples and TOPS items (Functional System, Urban Code, Facility Type, Through Lanes, and AADT).
Controls
This interface hosts the Data Table dropdown control, alongside these controls:
| Control | Used To... |
| "Select the locations to check" Radio Button | Create a statewide report or a report for results at a specific location. If the user selects the Specific Location option, the County, Route Type, Route Number, Auxiliary, and Direction picklists become available for filtering. |
| "Select the validation to run" Options | Run one of the 5 available Sample Sections and TOPS validation reports. |
| Include Optional Sample Panel Data Items Checkbox | Include optional sample panel data items in the Verify Sample Coverage report; checkbox only available for this report. |
| Columns Missing Link |
Opens a pop-up window which shows a list of columns or data items that are missing which prevent the report from running. If all necessary columns are present in the selected Data Table, this message will not appear. NOTE: The Verify Sample Coverage report is the only report that can be processed without all necessary columns. |
| Output Controls | Open the report in a PDF format or in a pop-up window. |
Report Types
There are five report types in the "Select the validation to run" section.
- Verify Sample Length -- Validates that sample sections meet the suggested length guidelines.
- Verify Sample Coverage -- Validates that the sample sections contain the required data items for reporting. The report can also include optional data items if the user selects the "Include Optional Sample Panel Data Items" checkbox.
- Check for Homogenous TOPS -- Validates that the five TOPS items are homogeneous across entire sample sections.
- Invalid Sample Location -- Validates that sample sections are on valid route segments.
- Verify TOPS Coverage -- Validates that the five TOPS items are present on sample sections.
To the right of each validation report option is a question mark. Clicking on this icon opens a pop-up window which shows the function of the report.
Running the Report
To run a Sample Sections or TOPS validation report:
- Select the “Specific Location” bubble under the "Select the location(s) to check" header and fill out the associated picklists to run the validation checks on a subset of locations or select the “Statewide” bubble to run the checks on the full extent of data.
- Select the desired validation by clicking on its name in the "Select the validation to run" section.
- Check or uncheck the “Include Optional Sample Panel Data Items” checkbox if applicable.
- Click the “Open as PDF” button to open the report in PDF format or the “Open Report Window” button to open the report in a new pop-up window. Report Windows offer additional functionality, such as mapping the results or opening the results in an Excel Format.
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