Basic Operation

This section introduces layout-related operations including Open, New, Delete, Save Layout and other general functions, providing users with a comprehensive understanding of basic layout operations.

Open Layout

Displays the selected layout in a new window.

Operation Steps

Right-click the layout node in Workspace Manager and select "Open Layout" from the context menu. The selected layout will display in a new window.

Notes

  • Hold Ctrl to select multiple layouts in Workspace Manager, right-click and choose "Open Layout". Each selected layout will open in separate windows.
  • Layouts saved in newer versions cannot be opened in older versions due to storage optimization. New versions can open legacy layouts, but older versions require exporting newer layouts as Layout Templates first. For details, see Layout Storage Upgrade Considerations.

Create Layout

provides two creation methods: blank layout and template-based layout.

Access Methods

  • Ribbon > Home tab > Prospector group > Layout
  • Right-click Layout node in Workspace Manager > Create Layout
  • Right-click Layout node > Load Layout Template (*.ult file)

Operation Steps

  • Blank Layout: Click Blank Layout icon in Create Layout window.
  • Template-Based Layout:
    1. Select template from list to preview
    2. For templates with map/eagle eye elements: choose existing maps from current workspace in preview window's dropdown menus
    3. Click Create to generate layout with template elements (north arrows, scale bars, geometries)
    4. Template maps load completely only when associated datasources/datasets match current workspace

Notes

The Create Layout function remains available regardless of open datasources.

Delete Layout

Removes layouts from workspace collection.

Operation Steps

  1. Right-click target layout in Workspace Manager > Delete Layout
  2. Confirm deletion in dialog

Notes

  • Supports multi-selection deletion
  • Delete key alternative

Rename Layout

Modifies layout name.

Operation Steps

  1. Right-click layout > Rename
  2. Edit name field
  3. Confirm with Enter or click elsewhere

Notes

  • Follows Windows naming rules (prohibits \/*?":<>|)
  • F2 shortcut available

Sort Layouts

Alphabetically organizes layouts.

Operation Steps

Right-click layout collection node > Sort by Name

Related Topics

Save Layout