Enable Layer Editing

The Editable command controls whether a vector layer can be edited, i.e., whether objects within the layer can be modified.

Enable Layer Editing

Method 1:

Right-click the vector layer node in the Layer Manager, then select the Editable command from the context menu to activate editing.

Method 2:

The Editable button (pencil-shaped icon) in front of the vector layer node in the Layer Manager controls editability. Click this button to toggle editing status: activated state allows editing, while locked state prevents modifications.

Method 3:

Right-click the target layer and select Layer Properties. Check the Editable checkbox in the Layer Properties panel.

Method 4:

Open the Layer Control dialog in the Layer Editor, select the target layer, and check the Editable checkbox.

Enable Multi-layer Editing

The Multi-layer Editing checkbox in the Map Editing group on the Features tab controls whether multiple layers can be edited simultaneously. When checked:

  • In multi-layer editing mode, multiple editable layers can coexist. Selecting an object automatically switches focus to its containing layer for editing.
  • When disabled, only one layer can be editable at a time, requiring manual switching between layers.
  • This feature streamlines cross-layer editing and reduces operational steps.

The application disables multi-layer editing by default.

Set Current Layer

During multi-layer editing, use the Current Layer combo box to designate the active editing layer. Click the drop-down button to switch layers. If the selected layer isn't editable, switching to it automatically enables editing.