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In the {{software}}, an area is comprised of a polygon, a name and a number of user-defined [[attribute]]s. Areas can be used for many different purposes. For example, they can represent Water areas with a specific water area in Water Model calculations. Areas can also be used to measure the effect of planned actions by using [[TQL]], for example when they represent protected Natura2000 areas.  
[[File:Api_current_situation_urban_subdiv.png|thumb|right|400px|[[Area]] in comparison to [[Neighborhood]]s, [[Zone]]s and [[Plot]]s]]
In the {{software}}, an area is comprised of a polygon, a name and a number of [[attribute]]s, which can be completely user-defined. Areas do not do much on their own, but can be used in conjunction with [[Overlay]]s, [[TQL]] and [[Excel]] to implement powerful and complex calculations for a project.


Contrary to [[building]]s, [[neighborhood]]s, or [[terrain]]s, areas are not restricted by other items in a project. Areas are also allowed to overlap other areas; they can be situated anywhere in the project. This also means that they can be used for multiple purposes at the same time. Some areas may be used to represent [[Water area (Water Overlay)|water areas]], while other areas are used to represent [[Sewer area (Water Overlay)|sewer areas]].  
Contrary to [[building]]s, [[neighborhood]]s, or [[terrain]]s, areas are allowed to overlap. They are also not bound to a [[layer]]. Because of this, they can be used for multiple purposes at the same time. By using attributes, it's possible to define and identify the purpose of an area.


It is possible to organize areas using Area Filters. An area belongs to a specific Area Filter when it contains the name of that file as an attribute.
===Group filters===
Areas can be grouped together using Attribute name filters. Group filters are added to the [[left panel]] of Areas in the [[editor]]. If an Area contains an attribute with that name, it is added under the group filter. Group filter names are stored in the Setting [[Setting#AREA_GROUPS|AREA_GROUPS]].


Areas can be visualized using several overlays. The most simple one is the [[Area (Overlay)|area overlay]], which allow users to select which areas to visualize. Another useful overlay type to visualize areas is the [[Attribute (Overlay)|attribute overlay]]. This overlay can (optionally) visualize the areas that have a specific attribute.
===Overlays===
Specific areas can be visualized using an [[Area Overlay]]. This [[overlay]] can be used to inform stakeholders about a specific concept or calculation. The overlay can also change during the session if, for example, the area is (de)activate or its color is changed.


==Attributes==
Areas can have any number of [[Attribute]]s. Generally these values are used by either specific {{software}} calculation models (such as the [[Water Overlay]] to indicate regions with specific water policies), or user-assigned [[Attribute]]s for self-defined calculation models.


===How to===
{{Area attributes|suppresscategory=true|
*[[How_to_add_area|How to add an area]]
  {{:Interest area (Area Attribute)}}
*[[How_to_duplicate_areas|How to duplicate areas]]
}}
*[[How_to_remove_an_area|How to remove areas]]
*[[How_to_remove_areas_with_a_filter|How to remove multiple areas with a filter.]]
*[[How to edit area properties]]


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* [[How to add an Area]]
* [[How to duplicate an Area]]
* [[How to remove an Area]]
* [[How to remove areas with a filter]]
* [[How to edit the properties of an Area]]
* [[How to create an overlay for visualizing your own geographical vector information]]
* [[How to add an Area to a Measure]]
* [[How to automatically import WFS Areas for a new Project]]
}}


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Latest revision as of 15:06, 29 February 2024

Area in comparison to Neighborhoods, Zones and Plots

In the Tygron Platform, an area is comprised of a polygon, a name and a number of attributes, which can be completely user-defined. Areas do not do much on their own, but can be used in conjunction with Overlays, TQL and Excel to implement powerful and complex calculations for a project.

Contrary to buildings, neighborhoods, or terrains, areas are allowed to overlap. They are also not bound to a layer. Because of this, they can be used for multiple purposes at the same time. By using attributes, it's possible to define and identify the purpose of an area.

Group filters

Areas can be grouped together using Attribute name filters. Group filters are added to the left panel of Areas in the editor. If an Area contains an attribute with that name, it is added under the group filter. Group filter names are stored in the Setting AREA_GROUPS.

Overlays

Specific areas can be visualized using an Area Overlay. This overlay can be used to inform stakeholders about a specific concept or calculation. The overlay can also change during the session if, for example, the area is (de)activate or its color is changed.

Attributes

Areas can have any number of Attributes. Generally these values are used by either specific Tygron Platform calculation models (such as the Water Overlay to indicate regions with specific water policies), or user-assigned Attributes for self-defined calculation models.