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Create Feature Layer

LP360 Support
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QCoherent Software, LLC

Requires an LP360 Geospatial Standard or higher, LP360 Drone, or LP360 Land Standard license. 

You may create feature layers, give them a geometry type, and set their coordinate systems using the Create Feature Layers dialog. The Create Feature Layer TrueViewIcon_Create Feature 2.png command will create an associated PRJ file if the user selects a Coordinate System while creating the layer.

Figure 1: Create Feature Layer dialog

  • SHP File Path - Enter the path of the shapefile here. Press the ellipsis [...] button to open the Save As dialog.

  • Layer Name - Enter a name for the layer.

  • Geometry Type - Choose the geometry type for the layer here. Options include 2D point, 2D line, 2D polygon, 3D point, 3D line, and 3D polygon.

  • Coordinate System - Use the ellipsis [...] button to select the feature layer's coordinate system. The default is the Project Coordinate System.

  • Enable M-Values - Checking this checkbox will result in the creation of an M-Value supported feature file.  A new 'M' column will be added to the Features tab for points and on the Vertex tab for polylines and polygons in the Feature Analyst TrueViewIcon_Feature Analist.png dialog.

How to use Create Feature Layers

  1. Open the Create Feature Layers Dialog:

    • Select the Create Feature Layers TrueViewIcon_Create Feature 2.png command on the Feature Edit Tab to open the Create Feature Layer dialog (Figure 1).

  2. Specify the Shape File Path:

    • Enter the path of the shape file in the SHP File Path field. You can use the ellipsis […] button to open the Save As dialog.

  3. Name the Layer:

    • Enter a name for the layer in the Layer Name field.

  4. Choose the Geometry Type:

    • Select the geometry type for the layer. Options include 2D point, 2D line, 2D polygon, 3D point, 3D line, and 3D polygon.

  5. Set the Coordinate System:

    • Use the ellipsis […] button to select the feature layer's coordinate system. The default is the Project Coordinate System.

  6. Enable M-Values (Optional):

    • If needed, check the checkbox to create an M-Value supported SHP file. This will add a new 'M' column to the Features tab for points and on the Vertex tab for polylines and polygons in the Feature Analyst TrueViewIcon_Feature Analist.png dialog.

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