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How to Rename LayersLayers by default have their name pre-populated by the original file name. These pre-populated names can be renamed 3 different ways. 2. Layer names can be edited in the data panel options under…
How to link data tables to a layerIn the CartoVista platform, you can import tabular data and link it to a GIS layer. All you need to do is use a unique identifier that is the same for both files. The join between the two files will…
How to know which data tables are linked to a layerLayers can be linked with other data layers using a common identifier. For example, you may have a shapefile layer with polygons of Census boundaries. To this layer you can link demographic data,…
How to update a layer or data tableYou can update any layer or data table already uploaded to the CartoVista platform by dragging and dropping a new file which will replace the existing dataset. Navigate to your layer or data table…
How to edit dataLayers can be edited directly from a map. Both the geometry (point location, polygon shape, line shape) and the attributes (column values) can be edited. Map Creators can edit the layers they have…
How to edit multiple features at once (bulk editing)To perform bulk editing, the user must be a map creator or an administrator (see the different roles and permissions here). Let’s take as an example sales within fictional franchises in Texas: To…
How to work with time-based vector data (many to one)Link your time-based tabular data to your geospatial data with a many-to-one join, and use specific map tools to visualize and analyze your time-based data. Link your tabular data to a layer with a…
How to create raster time series (From multiple GeoTiffs)You can import multiple GeoTIFF files to create a time series on your map. Each GeoTIFF file stores a record of your time series, allowing you to play an animation, view time-based evolution and…