Layer Manager

Note: Point vector features can only be saved in point layers, and line vector features and polygon vector features should be saved in line layers and polygon layers, respectively.

Description: The Layer Manager module has the following functions:

(1) Switching the currently active layer;

(2) Setting the line type, line width, and color of the layer;

(3) Adding custom layers;

(4) Configuring the attribute fields of the layer.

You can also switch the current layer by left-clicking on the layer node in the directory tree.

Layer Manager Interface

Instructions

1.Layer Selection: Click the drop-down arrow next to the Layer Name in the Layer Manager to select the layer you want to switch to.

Layer Switching Interface

2.Layer Attribute Settings:

• Vector Color Setting: Click the Line Color in the Layer Manager to open the color palette. You can choose from the Basic colors or Custom colors.

  

  Line Color Setting Interface

• Vector Line Type Setting: Click the drop-down arrow next to Line Style to switch to the desired line type.

  

  Layer Line Type Setting Interface

• Vector Line Width Setting: Click the adjustment button next to Line Width to set the line width.

3.Add Layer: Click the Add Layer button to open the dialog for adding a custom layer.

Add Layer Interface

Parameter Settings:

• Set the Layer Name: Enter the name of the layer. It is recommended to use a combination of characters and numbers and avoid special characters.
• Select Layer Type: Based on the geometric features of the vector features (point, line, polygon, annotation), select the geometry type for the custom layer.
• OK: After clicking, the corresponding layer will be created based on the settings, and the Custom Layer Node Tree will be updated in real-time.
• Cancel: Cancel creating a new layer.