Menu | Create > New Feature Layer |
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Menu | Create > New Feature Layer |
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Create a new feature layer. You can use a feature layer to create new features or edit existing features.
You can copy existing features to a feature layer using the Import Selected Objects command.
You can save the contents of a feature layer to a HOB file using the Save command. If you close a feature layer or exit from CARIS, you will be asked if you want to save the feature layer.
This command is only available if data is open.
Procedure
1. Select the Create Feature Layer command.
The New Feature Layer dialog box is displayed.
Option | Description |
Spatial extents | Define the extents of the feature layer. Choose a coordinate type: Ground or Geographic. The labels change to reflect the type. The Latitude and Longitude defaults are taken from the current active layer. Change these by typing new values. |
Name | A name for the layer. Type in the box. |
Catalogue | Determines how data in the layer is defined. Select from the list. |
Type | The resolution type of the layer. Select from the list. |
Resolution | The XYZ values from the selected resolution type. This field is read-only. |
2. Type a name for the layer.
3. Change any other necessary options.
4. Click OK.
Once a feature is added to the layer, the layer can be saved. The layer icon changes colour to indicate that it has been saved.
