• Pentium based IBM compatible PC, running Windows 95, Windows NT, or higher.
• The recommended minimum amount of memory is 64 MB.
• Need a minimum of 30 MB of free space on hard drive after installation.
• Have access to the World Wide Web (Internet).
• Monitor Resolution at 1024 X 768 pixels or higher.
  Note: Be sure to set the resolution using the control panel options
  (Start > Control Panel > Display > Setting Tab > Desktop Area).
• Internet Explorer or Netscape browser. The recommended version for Internet Explorer is 5.0 (or higher) for Netscape Navigator is 4.73 (or higher, except Netscape 6.xx).
• Download the Internet Explorer browser from
  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp
• Download the Netscape browser from
  http://wp.netscape.com/download/archive/client_archive47x.html

To start using PWRS, type in the URL in the browser address box. The Internet URL is http://navigatela.lacity.org/pwrsview/. Scroll to the bottom of the web page and click on "Accept Conditions" button. If you are using PWRS for the first time, you will be prompted to install the required MapGuide plug-in.

Please download one of the following Viewers for your browser:

MapGuide Viewer 6.5 for Internet Explorer

MapGuide Viewer 6.5 for Netscape

MapGuide Viewer 6.5 for MAC OS X and Unix

• The Map Navigation tool bar allows you to move around in the map window.
• The Search window provides a search feature and displays the search results.
• The Map window is where all the geographic features are displayed.

	Select and Identify - Selects a PWRS feature to highlight and display its information. After a map loads, the Select and Identify function is active by default, so you can immediately begin to select and identify a map feature. 1. Click the Select and Identify button 2. Select a PWRS feature on the map.
	Clear Selection Unselects a PWRS feature when button is clicked.
	Zoom In - Zooms in and centers at the point that you click or you can define a rectangular area. 1. Click the Zoom In button. 2. In the map window, click the area you want to zoom in to. OR 1. Click the Zoom In button. 2. Click and hold first point then drag cursor to second point and release.
	Zoom Out - Zooms out and centers at the point that you click. 1. Click the Zoom Out button. 2. In the map window, click the area you want to enlarge. The map zooms out by a magnification factor of two.
	Previous View Displays previous map display when button is clicked.
	Pan - Moves the map to display areas that are outside of the current view. 1. Click the Pan button. 2. Click and drag the Pan cursor to the desired location.
	Unzoom Displays the entire City boundary map.
	Create Buffer Creates a buffer area around a selected object.
	Clear Buffer Clears buffer area.
	Print Map Prints the current map display.

The search by Address is selected as default option.

Alternatively, you may search a location by Intersection through the drop down list.

If only one address is found, the address will be displayed on the Search window and the map will automatically zoom in to that address and highlight it, as shown in image below.

If more than ten records are found, you have the option to adjust your query to narrow the results or to go ahead and display ten records at a time. Click on the arrows to see the next ten addresses.

Tips on Searching by Address

When searching for a parcel by address, you must supply an address number. You cannot simply type a street name.

When searching for an address that includes 1/2, 1/4, etc. as part of the address number, do not include it in your search. That is, to search for the address "435 1/2 Main," type in your search as: "435 Main".

Similarly, when searching for an address that includes a unit number, such as 10003 Sepulveda #9, do not include the unit number in your search. Type in your search as, "10003 Sepul".

As a general rule, typing less is more. Typing 4 or 5 characters is more likely to find a record than typing the whole character string. This is because you may misspell it.

For directions, use N for North, S for South, E for East, or W for west. Periods are not required but may be used. You may also spell out North, South, East, or West. Other abbreviations of directions such as SO. for South or NO. for North will not get any hits, avoid using them.

Examples of valid address entries: (Searches are case insensitive)
600 spr
600 spr*
600 spring
600 spring st
600 s spring
600 s spring st

To create a report for a feature on the map, please click "View Report" button after you select a location. The PWRS report will pop up in a new window.

The PWRS report will list all the work reservations and projects within the selected radius and date range.

You may also double click the reserved work activity object to see the "PWRS details" report.