How to move an Object between Layers
- Patrick Sullivan
Contents:
GLEX Map Object overview
Moving an Object between Layers
Moving within same Data Source
Moving to another Data Source
Workflow
GLEX Map Object Overview
Geospatial map data in GLEX are organised into Data Sources, Layers and Objects. Where each individual polygon or shape is an Object, which consists of coordinates describing the shape and associated metadata.
Objects are organised into Layers.
Layers are organised into Data Sources.
Layers are organised into separated into various categories, which are summarized below.
2. Moving an object between Layers
Moving Objects can be done from one Layer to another within a common Data Source or between Layers in different Data Sources.
a) Moving within same Data Source
b) Moving to another Data Source
3) Workflow
Moving an Object between layers is carried out in the Inspector Window and requires that the destination layer is of the same category as the original. For example, you cannot move an object in a prospects layer to a structural elements layer.
a) Open Source Layer
Open both Source and Destination Data Sources, make sure they are clicked on in the Layers Window (see below)
b) Open Inspector Window and find Object
Objects in the Inspector are categorized by Layer Category.
Navigate to the relevant category and mouse-hover over your chosen Object, it will highlight on the map.
c) Click on the Options Symbol
Click on the options symbol as shown below
Then click Change Layer
d) Navigate to Destination Data Source and Layer
In the Move to Layer: box that appears now click on your chosen destination Layer
Press Move to Layer
In pop-up box, press Confirm
If you reload your Data Sources you will see your Object has been moved.