Managing layers, Changing the active layer – Spectra Precision Survey Pro v4.6 Ranger User Manual User Manual

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Similarly, whenever a new job is created, a Points layer is
automatically created and selected as the active layer. The active

layer is the default layer where any new objects will be stored.

Managing Layers

You can configure Survey Pro to prompt for a layer whenever an

object is stored. If this prompt is turned off, any new objects that are

stored will simply be stored to the active layer. There are three
screens within the Job Settings screen to configure this prompt.

There is a ; Prompt for Layer checkbox in the Surveying Settings, the
Stakeout Settings and the General Settings. The first affects if you

are prompted for a layer only when new data is stored from the

routines within the Survey menu. Likewise, the second affects only
data stored from the routines in the Stakeout menu. The prompt in

the General Settings affects if you are prompted for a layer when data

is stored from any other routines, such as the COGO routines.

Most layer management is performed from the

Job Manage Layers screen. This screen allows

you to add, delete, rename and change the

visibility of the various layers. You can also set

the active layer from here. This screen is also
available from several different locations, such

as the new Map Display Options screen and
any of the controls that allow you to select

layers.

Changing the Active Layer

To change the active layer, tap the desired layer and then tap the

Set Active button. There must always be an active layer and there

can only be one active layer at a time. The active layer is marked

with the symbol.

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