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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 Editing a 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.

The properties of a GeoJSON attribute

  • 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.
A list of possible 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.

Populate the attribute on items​

When creating or editing an item, select the attribute to draw the desired geometry with the Geometry Editor (or paste in existing GeoJSON coordinates). Select Done to finish.

A GeoJson attribute field
Drawing GeoJSON in the Geometry Editor
Note

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