Codelists

Pro Feature

Codelists map survey codes to layers and layer properties (color, line type, line weight). During import, matching a geometry’s code against a codelist auto-creates and assigns the appropriate layer — useful for bringing in field data that uses a consistent coding scheme (e.g. from a data collector).

The Codelist Window

View -> Codelists

The codelist window allows you to manage codelists in the document. To create a new codelist, enter a name and press Create. If this is the first codelist it will be automatically set as the active codelist.

Adding codes to the codelist can be done by entering the code and layer in the fields above the list and pressing +Add. Once a code is added to the list you can set the properties of the layer.

Auto-manage layers

When a document has an active codelist, the auto-manage feature becomes available. It can be accessed by selecting the Auto-Manage Layers button above the layers in the layer panel.

When this mode is active, changing the code field on any geometry automatically moves the geometry to the layer defined in the codelist. You can also apply these mappings to all geometry by clicking the Apply to all geometry button in the layer panel.

Import/Export Codelists

Codelists are stored on the document or Document Template, if you are working from a fresh document you can import bulk codes from a CSV or from a previously exported codelist. The format required can be seen in the tool-tip of the import/export buttons.