If the external data source carries contains graphical information, we can also define what happens with specify how the information stored on given specific layers will be handled.
Objects Items stored on given a particular source layer can be moved transferred to one of the Global Layers in HDC and be covered by will then adhere to the same rules regarding concerning accessibility and style.
Layer Mapping tab
TDXM can merge layers in imported package has the capability to combine layers from imported packages (source layers) with layers in HDC database (destination layers).
There It is a possibility possible to merge source layers with global and/or private destination layers. It This configuration can be configured done on the Layer Mapping tab.
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There are two panels on this tab:
Global Layers panel
Private Layers panel
They allow the user to define global and private layer mapping respectively.
Global Layers panel
On this panel, one can add or delete global layer mapping definition (see Layers). 
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Add global layer mapping definition
To add global layer mapping definition:
Press Add button. Global Layer Mapping dialog box will appear on the screen.
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Type the name of the source layer to be imported by TDXM in the Source Layer text box.
Select an existing global layer from
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the Target Global Layer
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dropdown menu.
Check or leave unchecked the Apply Style option
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Accept your selection.
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Apply style - individual Style Individual entities' (spots, spots spot groups, etc.) styles on the source global layer will be overwritten with the target global layer style. |
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Before start starting, it is necessary do to define global layers in the Administration window: Administration/Drawings/Global Layers. |
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Deleting Global Layer Mapping Definition
To delete a global layer mapping definition, follow these steps:
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Select the global layer mapping definition
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from the list.
Click on the Delete button.
Private Layers
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Panel
On this panel one can This panel allows users to add or delete private layer mapping definition definitions (see see Layers) and grant permissions for different users to view and edit private layers.
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If HDC receive the system receives a layer that is not mapped by the Global Layers mapping than , it 's is added as a private layer even if there is no mapping for it. |
Add private layer mapping definition
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Adding a Private Layer Mapping Definition
To add a global layer mapping definition:
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Click the Add
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button.
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The Private Layer Mapping
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dialog box will appear on the screen.
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Type the name of the source layer to be imported by TDXM
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in the Source Layer
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text box.
Type the name of
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the destination layer in the Target Local Layer
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text box.
Select the owner of the new private layer using the Owner user picker.
Accept your selection.
After adding local (private) layer mapping use Grant permissions button to set who can see and edit data on this layer.
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We can map all private layers that comes come to HDC our system so that they all have the same Owner owner and set of rights. Add To achieve this, add a new private layer mapping and fill in the Source Layer field and Target Local Layer field with the %DEFAULT% value. This will make ensure that all not mapped unmapped layers to have choses owner chosen owners and set sets of rights. |
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Before start starting, it is necessary do to define users the Users Administration window at: AdministrationAdministration/Users/Groups/Users. |
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Deleting a Private Layer Mapping Definition
To delete a private layer mapping definition:
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Select the private layer mapping definition
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from the list.
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Click on the Delete
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button.
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Granting Permissions to Private Layer
To grant permissions to a target private layer:
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Select the private layer mapping definition
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from the list.
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Click on the Grant permissions
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button. A dialog box titled "Grant permissions for layer
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Define permission
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for viewing and editing, then click accept.