Creating and Editing Map Data
Duplicating Map Layers
Overview If you have a map layer that you'd like to change substantially, then you can duplicate the layer. This can be useful for: Making fundamental changes to a Map Layer, whilst retaining the original (great for version control). Taking the ...
Pre-defined Layers
Overview Parish Online has a range of layers pre-included in your account to make getting started with the software much easier. These are ready-to-use layers. Rather than having to create your own layer before you start drawing onto the map, you can ...
Toggle labels on and off
Overview If a Map Layer has a label as part of its style, you can toggle this label on and off from the layer's mini-menu. Please note: toggling the label state only affects your view. It will not change for you colleagues. To permanently remove ...
Copy a value from a feature's attributes
Overview You can easily and quickly copy the contents of an attribute field from a layer using the copy--to-clipboard button. Method Switch on the layer you're interested in in the Layer Control Single-click over a map feature (such as a point, line ...
Merging objects into multi-objects
Overview This tool allows you to combine/merge/aggregate multiple map objects into one. You may want to do this where there are multiple locations that you want to have a single set of attribution for. Please note: this will not merge the geometry ...
Deleting Map Layers
Overview There are a few scenarios where you might want to delete a Map Layer, for example; When the data is no longer relevant If you've made a mistake when creating a new Map Layer, e.g. if you choose the wrong geometry type If you're simply ...
Using address data
Overview Depending on your account you may have addressing data included. This data will come from either a national address database or your local authority. Video Video provided by Surrey Heath Borough Council
Configuring Map Layers
Overview Once you've got your Map Layer created, using the 'Creating Map Layers' tutorial then there are a number of configuration options available to give you more control of the layer. These options allow you to change the configuration for ...
Changing an object value that's using Class-based Styling
Overview Whether it's a spelling mistake or a change in the concept for your layer, you might find you want to change the text in the column of a map object. Problem However, if you've got that layer set to use that specific column as a class-based ...
Uploading Data into Parish Online
Compatible Product Parish Online Overview Parish Online contains digital map data from a variety of sources, including the layers that our customers draw within the software itself. However, there are instances where other mapping data needs to be ...
Switching background maps to black and white for printing
Overview When printing maps it's possible to change the style of the background Ordnance Survey mapping from the default coloured maps into a black and white lined style. This is of particular benefit when printing the maps out. It saves ink and can ...
Change the name of a Map Layer
Method To change the name of a Map Layer; Click on the Cog icon in the top right Click Administration Click Layers in the left-hand menu bar Select the Map Layer you want to change Click the 'pencil' icon Change the name text as required Click Save
Reordering Map Layers
Overview As you build up your account with different Map Layers, you may find that when multiple layers are switched on, they obscure one another. A way around this is to reorder them. In your Admin Panel you'll have a list of your Map Layers. This ...
Add, Edit and Delete Map Objects (Points, Lines and Polygons)
Video Types of Map Layers A feature is a record stored within a Map Layer. Map Layers can store either: Points, Lines or Polygons. Add an object to a Map Layer (skip to 00:30 in the video for points) (skip to 03:38 in the video for lines) (skip to ...
Styling a Map Layer
Overview It is recommended to use the styling tool to make your different Map Layers appear different to each other. This helps you when composing a map to show to others. Different icons, colours and labels will make the map more useful to the ...
Creating Map Layers
Overview Note: You may not need to create your own Map Layer, your account will have many pre-built layers for you to use. See below. Go to Pre-defined Layers to see what layers have already been created for you. Creating your own Map Layer is the ...
Where to find Map Layers
Overview The Layer Control on the left-hand side of your account will display all the Map Layers available to you. They are grouped into Collections (expandable folders). The grouping is usually by theme or the data source. (e.g. all the Environment ...