Manage Layer Attribute Definitions

Description

Insert, edit, delete and order layer attribute definitions.

Access

Home / Layer / Insert a new item or Edit the selected item / Attribute Definitions
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Controls

Control	Description
	Click, then select the type of attribute to insert.
	Click to edit the selected item.
	Click to delete the selected items.
	Click to move the selected item up in the custom order.
	Click to move the selected item down in the custom order.

Attribute Types

Type	Description
Boolean	A true or false value.
Date/Time	A combined date and time value.
Group	A container for other attribute definitions.
Image	A raster image.
Integer	A whole number value.
Real4	A real number value.
Real8	A high precision real number value.
Text	A Unicode text string.
System	Select a system attribute: Name - A Unicode text string. Description - A Unicode text string. Image - A raster image.

List Columns

Column	Description
	Click to select an attribute definition. Use the Ctrl key to select multiple attribute definitions. Double click to edit the attribute definition. Click to select all attributes in the list.
Name	Name of the Attribute.
Description	Description of the attribute.

Notes

You can create one Name, Description and Image system attribute definition per layer.
Group attribute definitions are used to create a hierarchy of nested attribute definitions.
To manage attribute definitions of a group you must first select the group from the hierarchy.
The Order value controls the display order of attributes in the Attributes tool.
The Order value controls the order in which attributes are exported to other systems.
System attributes may be automatically created when an file is imported.
System attributes are used in reporting and allow you to edit the label given to the point name and description in the reports.