Template Editing

Feature Description

Template Editing allows rapid generation of editing templates based on current map. Objects drawn from templates inherit the same style and attributes as the template, enabling fast editing and data updates.

Enabling Template Editing will automatically activate editable states for all visible point/line/polygon layers and unique value thematic map layers, while activating auto-cut polygons.

Feature Entry

  • Features tab->Feature Drawing group->Template Editing button.
  • Features tab->Feature Drawing group->Template Editing dropdown->Template Editing.
  • Maps tab->Template Editing group->Template Editing button.
  • Maps tab->Template Editing group->Template Editing dropdown->Template Editing.

Steps

  1. Create template: Open existing map or add data to map, then click Template Editing button through any feature entry above.
  2. The system will generate templates based on current map and display Template Editing panel on right side. The panel lists object categories under each layer group by default. For regular symbolized layers, each layer group contains single category with marker style matching layer style; For unique value thematic map layers, sub-items are listed separately by unique values.
  3. If default layer grouping doesn't meet requirements, click top-left dropdown button to reselect grouping method. Four options available:
    • Layer: Default option, lists by layer groups.
    • Geometry Type: Groups by point/line/polygon geometry types.
    • Usage Frequency: Divides into high-frequency group (top 10 used categories) and low-frequency group.
    • Label: Groups by labels set in template properties.
  4. For quick navigation in crowded panels:
    • Search by name/label in search box to display matching categories.
    • Click dropdown button to filter by Point, Line, Polygon, or Layer. Selecting layer opens Filter Templates by Layer dialog showing all template layers for selection. Click Clear Filter to reset.
  5. Right-click any category in panel for context menu operations:
    • Delete: Remove selected category.
    • Favorite: Add to favorites tab.
    • Rename: Rename category via double-click or menu.
    • Properties: Open Properties Panel to modify name, marker style, attributes.
  6. Manage current template:
    • Delete layer groups under Layer grouping: Hover over layer group node and click Delete button.
    • Management dropdown provides:
      • Management Template: Modify marker styles, attributes, add/remove categories.
      • Add Layer: Open dialog to select previously unadded/deleted layers. For unique value thematic maps, select specific categories to add.
  7. Select category to activate crosshair cursor. Feature Property panel appears below for attribute editing during drawing. Newly drawn objects inherit selected category's style and attributes.

Related Topics

Select Template

Management Template

Template Manager