Layout Template Management

Feature Description

A Layout Template is a standardized layout framework containing fixed elements, designed with professional versatility to meet general mapping requirements. It defines key dynamic information fields that can be modified after loading into a layout. Users can add necessary map elements and adjust predefined parameters to complete comprehensive cartographic compositions. Particularly useful for repetitive tasks like cadastral mapping and parcel plotting in land management systems, Layout Templates enable efficient batch production of standardized outputs.

provided to accommodate various application scenarios. When creating layouts using templates, cartographic elements (titles, scale bars, north arrows) and geometric features (points, lines, polygons) are automatically loaded for immediate use.

supports comprehensive Layout Template management including template editing, import/export operations, and template grouping.

Feature Entry

  • Start tab-> Browse group-> Layout.
  • In Workspace Manager, right-click the Layout node, and select Create Layout.

Steps

The Create Layout window displays 26 system-built Layout Templates including Blank Layout, Single Map Template, Multiple Map Template, and Land Use Planning Template. Available operations include:

  • Edit Template Groups: Templates are organized into four default groups: "All", "General", "Land Use" and "Others". Switch groups to view corresponding templates. The "All" group contains complete template collection.
    • Add Group: Click Add button to create new group.
    • Delete Group: Right-click target group and select Delete to remove.
    • Rename Group: Right-click target group and select Rename to modify.
    • Add Layout Template: Select group and choose "Add Layout Template" to open Load Template dialog. Import *.ult files to add templates into selected group.
  • Edit Layout Template: Manage existing templates through editing, exporting, and deletion.
    • Edit Template: Right-click template and select Edit to modify group, name, author, and description in Save to Template Library dialog. Confirm changes by clicking OK.
    • Export Template: Right-click template and select Export to save as *.ult file for reuse.
    • Delete Template: Right-click template and select Delete. Note: Deleted templates cannot be recovered.
  • Import Template: Click Import Template icon to load *.ult files. The system creates layouts based on imported templates. When original template references differ from current workspace data sources, only non-map-dependent elements (north arrows, titles, scale bars, geometries) will be loaded.

Export Layout Template

Users can create custom Layout Templates (*.ult files) based on specific requirements for standardized layout reproduction.

Feature Entry

  • Right-click in current Layout and select Export Layout Template..
  • In Workspace Manager, right-click Layout node and select Export Layout Template...