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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 design general details.

Configuration​

When adding or editing a Geometry attribute on a design/interface, you can configure the following properties:

The properties of a Geometry 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.
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  • Default value - use the Geometry Editor to draw some geometry. The attribute will automatically be populated with these coordinates, unless another value is entered.

  • 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).

A Geometry attribute field
Drawing geometry in the Geometry Editor
Note

To populate the standard Geometry attribute, see Editing item geometry.