Vector Layer
Vector layers use the three basic GIS features – lines, points, and polygons – to represent real-world features in digital format.
Settings
The follow sections detail every setting available in the Vector Layer.
Basic
Core settings for the Vector Layer.
Setting | Description |
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Layer Type | Must be Vector Tile to use the Vector Layer. |
Fill Color
Settings related to the fill color of the vector data.
Setting | Description |
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Color Based On | The field to base the fill color on. |
Color Scale | The color scale and palette for the fill color. |
Dynamic Color | Enable to estimate color range and scale based on data visible in the current viewport. When panning the map, the color scale will update dynamically. |
Opacity | The opacity of the fill color. 100 = fully opaque, 0 = fully transparent. |
Stroke Color
Settings related to the stroke/outline color of the vector layer.
Setting | Description |
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Stroke Color | Toggle to enable stroke. |
Stroke Color Based On | A column to base the stroke color on. When enabled, a color scale can be selected. |
Color | The color or color scale to use for the stroke. |
Opacity | The opacity of the stroke. |
Stroke Width
Settings related to the stroke/outline width of the vector layer.
Setting | Description |
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Stroke Width | Toggle to enable stroke. |
Stroke Width Slider | Slide or enter a number to select the width of the stroke/outline in pixels. When "Stroke Based On" is selected, this becomes a range. |
Stroke Based On | A column to base the stroke width on. |
Stroke Scale | The method by which to scale the stroke/outline size. Choose between Linear, Sqrt, and Log. |
Height
Height settings for the vector layer. Height is best viewed with the 3D viewing mode.
Setting | Description |
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Height Slider | Increase to raise the height of the layer objects. |
Height Based On | A column to base the height off of. |
Height Scale | Choose from linear, sqrt, and log. |
Fixed Height | Applies height without additional modifications. |
JSON Schema
For details on how to programmatically specify layer properties, refer to the Layer Configuration specification.
Updated 11 months ago