Regular training courses are available throughout the year to help people to get the most out of the KnowFife Dataset.

The next training course is on 2 December.

Dates planned for 2009 are 27 January and 3 March.

See events under www.fifedirect.org.uk/knowfife or contact karenstirling@nhs.net if you are interested in finding out more.

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If you're using Thematic Maps or Pick and Mix, you might find that you are seeing double!

You can now choose to view information in a double map template, in addition to the single map template.

The double map template allows you to look at two different indicators and the strength of the relationship between them.

Please note the double map template is not available for the datazone geography because of the number of geographic areas involved.

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The KnowFife Dataset User Guide has been updated to help users to make the most of the system.

There are also regular training courses offered throughout the year.

Go to www.fifedirect.org.uk/knowfife to find out more.

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With improvements to the Map Selection in Area Profiles and Pick and Mix, it is now even easier to find the area that you are looking for. Once you have selected an area type, you now get a map which offers an alternative way of selecting an area (or areas) for a report, or your own table or chart.

If you are not sure of the geography type to use, try using the Profile by Postcode search. This will give you a range of higher level geographies which contain that postcode area and help to find the geographic area that suits your needs.

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Along with a new look site, we now have a new geography of High School Catchment relating to the 17 High Schools (excluding denominational High Schools) across Fife.

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There has been a change to the interactive maps and dashboards in use in the KnowFife Dataset. Instead of SVG (scaleable vector graphics) the system now uses Flash, which is generally more widely available for users. See Thematic Maps section for more information.

Background mapping is now included in all Thematic Maps to help with understanding the area to which the data being viewed relates.

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You will notice some differences to the KnowFife Dataset following an upgrade of the system.

Key differences are:

* The ability to search by postcode to access a profile at a range of higher geographies

* Quick Profile - see all available reports/profiles for a single geographic area at a glance

* Changes to the names of some sections. Advanced Tables are now Pick and Mix, Dashboards are now Thematic Maps

* More use of icons for navigation through the site

* Improved charting in Pick and Mix

* Customisation of geographies - in Area Profiles save your selections of areas to use again (you need to be signed in to the system to do this)

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