3. Working with layers

In this chapter:

• Layer types
• Adding layer as a child
• Adding a layer from template
• Copying layers
• Editing verification parameters
• Deleting layers
• Disabling/enabling layers
• Conditional appearance of layers
• Edit layer symbols
• Moving layers
• Layer labels
• Layer description
• Setting pen mapping and editing permissions
• Enabling creation of multi-polygons
• Attribute(s) in overview
• Attribute(s) ordering overview table
• Attribute(s) defining unique value combination
• Attribute defining row color of overview grid
• Appearance on the form
• Automatic switching from map to attribute page
• Predefined step of ID
• Setting hot key for layer activation
• Setting Poly-Shape options
• Writing Layer scripts in Field-Map Project Manager
• Copy layer list to clipboard
• Container for child layers

Layer types

There are several layer types available in Field-Map. Point, line, polygon and data are the basic layers. Tree, deadwood, transect, connection and half connection are more complex layers specific to Field-Map.

Point – a layer describing entities which may be simplified into points, such as soil sample points, bird nests or observation points.

Line – this layer describes linear features of the landscape, such as borders, water streams, paths or roads.

Polygon – describes areas with unique values, such as forests, water bodies or urban areas.

Data – the only non-geographic layer; contains attributes such as owner description or weather conditions.

Tree – this layer is derived from points with extended functionality. It describes trees.

Deadwood – describes deadwood such as fallen or uprooted trees or woody debris. It is also more complex.

Transect – a line crossing the plot. It is used to visualize a vertical terrain profile and vertical tree crown profiles.

Connection - map symbols of the “S“ or “Z” shape marking two neighboring areas pertaining to the same polygon.

Half connection - map symbols of the “S“ or “Z” shape cut in half marking two separated parts of the same polygon.

Polygon store - allows creating overlapping polygons that can serve as a quick field sketch layer.