How to configure the names of features created by a Geo Plugin

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This how-to describes how you can configure the naming convention of a Geo Plugin. There are ways the name is determined, in this sequence:

  1. Unique name per feature based on attribute of that feature
  2. Name specified for the Geo Link that is matched to feature.
  3. Name of the configured Source used by the Geo Plugin.

Unique name attribute

Editor → Tools (Ribbon tab) → Geo Plugins (Ribbon bar)
How to set up a name attribute used by an Area Geo Plugin to name features:
  1. Ensure a Project Source is set up from which the relevant Areas can be obtained.
  2. Open the overview for Geo Plugins.
  3. At the bottom of the left panel, select the AREAS type and select "Add".
  4. Select the newly created Geo Plugin.
  5. In the right panel, click on the source's "Select", and select the Project Source which relates to the desired source, for example GeoJSON.
  6. Configure the layer (if applicable for the specified Project Source). Configure the Attribute for the name.
  7. The name attribute for features used by the Geo Plugin is now configured.
Editor → Tools (Ribbon tab) → Geo Plugins (Ribbon bar)
How to set Geo Link names used by an Area Geo Plugin to name features:
  1. Ensure a Project Source is set up from which the relevant Areas can be obtained.
  2. Open the overview for Geo Plugins.
  3. At the bottom of the left panel, select the AREAS type and select "Add".
  4. Select the newly created Geo Plugin.
  5. In the right panel, click on the source's "Select", and select the Project Source which relates to the desired source, for example GeoJSON.
  6. Select the tab "Geo Links"
  7. Click add to add a new "Geo Link", and select it in the list. A new Bottom Panel opens.
  8. In the "General" tab, adjust the name specified in the field next to the "Name" label.
  9. The name for features matched to that Geo Link, that is used by the Geo Plugin, is now configured.
Note: When there is only one Geo Link with no further specific matching attributes, all features will be matched to that geo link, causing each feature to receive this name, unless the Geo Plugin has also specified an existing name attribute. This name attribute always takes precedence.

Name based on Source

Editor → Tools (Ribbon tab) → Geo Plugins (Ribbon bar)
How to set up a source name used as fallback for an Area Geo Plugin to name features:
  1. Ensure a Project Source is set up from which the relevant Areas can be obtained.
  2. Open the overview for Geo Plugins.
  3. At the bottom of the left panel, select the AREAS type and select "Add".
  4. Select the newly created Geo Plugin.
  5. In the right panel, click on the source's "Select", and select the Project Source which relates to the desired source, for example GeoJSON.
  6. Ensure the Project Source has an appropriate name configured.
  7. The fallback name for added features used by the Geo Plugin is now determined by the Source.

See also

API Endpoints

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