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Geometry attribute

Store location and geometry coordinates​

A Geometry attribute can store geometry coordinates in GeoJSON format.

While all designs/interfaces inherit a standard Geometry attribute via the Items interface, you can add additional Geometry attributes to hold other location information.

Note

To configure the standard Geometry attribute, see Edit the design or interface.

Configuration​

When adding or editing a Geometry attribute on a design/interface, you can configure the following properties. These determine how the attribute will behave when users populate its value on corresponding items.

  • Name * - enter a distinct name that clearly identifies the attribute.

  • Required - if enabled, the attribute will need to be populated with a value before the item can be saved. It can't be left blank!

  • Read-only - if enabled, the attribute can only be populated when creating items. It can't be edited later!

  • Unique - if enabled, the attribute won't accept a value that's already stored in the same attribute on another item of this design/interface.

  • Allows * - the attribute will only accept the selected geometry types.
  • Default value - the attribute will automatically be populated with this value, which can usually be changed before saving (unless it's Read-only or excluded from an item form).
  • Tags - use the Tag Manager to select a custom tag or relevant system tag.
The properties of a GeoJSON attribute
Note

The read-only Code field shows the attribute's Global Unique Code (Guc).

Populate the attribute on items​

When creating or editing an item, select the attribute to open the Geometry Editor. Draw point, line or polygon geometry using the available tools or enter GeoJSON code.

A GeoJson attribute field
Drawing GeoJSON in the Geometry Editor
Note

To populate the standard Geometry attribute on an item, use the Map section.