The layer template records information such as layer properties, layer style, and theme settings. It is essentially a *.xml file that preserves attribute configurations set in the "Layer Properties" panel of the template layer, along with marker styles (point/line/area), sizes, and colors. This allows easy application of these settings to other layers.

SuperMap supports applying layer templates to other layers and enables saving current layer property configurations as template files (*.xml) for cross-map utilization.

Loading Layer Property Template

• Function Entry: Right-click the layer node in Layer Manager, then select "Layer Property Template" → "Load" from the context menu;
• In the "Load Template" dialog, select the target layer property template (*.xml file) and click "Open". The system will apply template configurations to the current layer.
• After loading, shared properties between the current layer and template layer will be synchronized with template settings.

Notes

• The layer caption remains unchanged after template loading.
• Property settings related to dataset fields (e.g., display filters, display order fields, layer join attribute tables) won't take effect if dataset schemas differ between current layer and template. Corresponding dataset fields must be adjusted accordingly.

Exporting Layer Property Template

This function exports layer properties as *.xml files (independent from workspace storage) for creating reusable layer property templates.

Function Entry

• Right-click the layer node in Layer Manager, then select "Layer Property Template" → "Export" from the context menu.