If the external data source carries graphical information, we can also define what happens with the information stored on given layers.
Objects stored on given source layer can be moved to one of the Global Layers in HDC and be covered by the same rules regarding accessibility and style.
Layer Mapping tab
TDXM can merge layers in imported package (source layers) with layers in HDC database (destination layers).
There is a possibility to merge source layers with global and/or private destination layers. It can be configured on Layer Mapping tab.
There are two panels on this tab:
Global Layers panel
Private Layers panel
They allow 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).
Add global layer mapping definition
To add global layer mapping definition:
Press Add button. Global Layer Mapping dialog box will appear on the screen.
Type name of source layer to be imported by TDXM in Source Layer text box.
Select existing global layer from Target Global Layer drop down combo box.
Check or leave unchecked option Apply style.
Accept selection.
Apply style - individual entities' (spots, spots groups etc.) styles on source global layer will be overwritten with target global layer style.
Before start it is necessary do define global layers in Administration window: Administration/Drawings/Global Layers.
Delete global layer mapping definition
To delete global layer mapping definition:
Select global layer mapping definition on the list.
Click Delete button.
Private Layers panel
On this panel one can add or delete private layer mapping definition (see Layers) and grant permissions for different users to view and edit private layers.
If HDC receive layer that is not mapped by Global Layers mapping than it's added as private layer even if there is no mapping for it.
Add private layer mapping definition
To add global layer mapping definition:
Press Add button. Private Layer Mapping dialog box will appear on the screen.
Type name of source layer to be imported by TDXM in Source Layer text box.
Type name of destination layer in Target Local Layer text box.
Select owner of new private layer using Owner user picker.
Accept selection.
After adding local (private) layer mapping use Grant permissions button to set who can see and edit data on this layer.
We can map all private layers that comes to HDC so that they all have same Owner and set of rights.
Add new private layer mapping and fill in Source Layer field and Target Local Layer field with %DEFAULT% value. This will make all not mapped layers to have choses owner and set of rights.
Before start it is necessary do define users Administration window: Administration/Users/Groups/Users.
Delete private layer mapping definition
To delete private layer mapping definition:
Select private layer mapping definition on the list.
Click Delete button.
Grant permissions to private layer
To grant permissions to target private layer:
Select private layer mapping definition on the list.
Click Grant permissions button. Grant permissions for layer dialog box will appear.
Define permission to view and edit and accept.