Gismatrix Guide #4: Copy, Paste & Transfer Objects Between Layers
Learn how to easily duplicate map features and move data across different layers in Gismatrix! This tutorial guides you through copying and pasting objects within the same layer, as well as the essential steps required to transfer spatial objects between entirely separate layers.
📍 Key Features Shown:
Feature Selection Restriction: Turning off editing tools to select objects on a background layer.
Layer Targeting: Enabling target layer editing to successfully paste and commit spatial data.
⏱️ Video Timestamps (Chapters)
0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Step 1: Copying and Pasting Objects on the Same Layer
0:28 - Step 2: Selecting Objects from a Different Layer
1:15 - Step 3: Re-enabling Target Layer Editing
1:30 - Step 4: Pasting and Transferring Features Successfully
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Copy on the Same Layer: Ensure your target layer (e.g., landuse) is set to editable and editing tools are active. Right-click the chosen map object, select Copy, right-click an empty area, and select Paste to duplicate it.
Select from Another Layer: When editing tools are on, selection is restricted to the active layer. To select objects from a different layer (e.g., landuse_new), first clear your current selection and turn the editing tools off.
Copy Background Objects: With the editing tools disabled, freely click on the features from your source layer, right-click, and choose Copy.
Prepare the Target Layer: To paste these objects back into your original layer, you must re-enable the editing tools for that specific target layer. This is a mandatory condition for pasting data.
Paste and Confirm: Right-click on the map area and select Paste. A confirmation dialog window will pop up to show you the number of objects being moved and the destination layer. Click OK to complete the transfer!
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