vGIS Portal - Managing Layers (KB-AP010)

Layers organize objects from data sources into groups. These layers can be enabled, or disabled, by administrators and device users at the team level in the Admin Portal.
The Layer Groups subcategory allows you to view, add, edit, and delete layers depending on the project.

You can view the Layer Group Details page, by selecting a layer from the table (Fig. 1).

Adding Layers

To add a new layer group, click on the global "+" sign on the top left corner of the portal and select the Layer Group option.
Complete the following fields:

• Name - the label that will appear in the vGIS app (mandatory)
• Identifier - any unique value to name the layer (this automatically takes the Name and uses its lowercase value)
• Color - optional item to make the layer stand out visually in the vGIS app
• Category - optional field that assigns the layer to a category folder
  Click Add to finish.

Editing Layers from the Database

Layers can be edited by accessing the Layer Groups subcategory in the left-hand menu and pressing the edit icon that is next to the layer name or by clicking on the layer you want to edit.

Removing Layers from the Database

A layer can be removed from the database by pressing the "Delete" icon that is next to the layer name.

Important: Removing a layer from your vGIS account can affect the mapping of your configured data sources. Objects that are assigned to a deleted layer will no longer be viewable in the vGIS system until they are assigned to a viewable layer.

Searching Layers

You can find a specific layer from the layer list by using the Search Bar located next to the Add Layer Group button. The search bar uses a free-form search algorithm that allows you to find the desired device by typing in a part of its name.

The Layers database can also be sorted by clicking on the headers. This will arrange the device list by the selected header in either ascending or descending order.

Fig.1

Customizing Layers at the Team Level

Layers can be edited directly in the vGIS Portal when you are in your team's configuration screen within the Layer Groups tab (Fig, 2 - steps 1-3).

Here are some functions available to administrators:

Move - Click and drag the 6-circcled button to rearrange all visible layers on the screen. (4)
Enable/ Disable - Click the icon in this section to rotate between the X and checkmark (6). When the X is showing, the layer will be disabled and unable to be selected in the AR application. The *checkmark* means the layer will be visible in the AR application. The eye symbol will also reflect these preferences.
Edit Display Name - click this section to open the name-editing tool. (7)
Refresh - Click this button to get the most updated view of layer groups. (5)

Remember to Save when changes are made.

Fig. 2