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Classification Templates
Classification Templates (.xmc files) are available in XMap GIS Enterprise and XMap GIS
Editor. They are very useful for quickly transferring an existing classification configuration
from one layer to another or between classifications within the same layer. Classification
templates are useful when multiple layers have the same attribute fields and general range
of attribute values. Once you create a classification for one of the layers and customize the
symbolization of each class, you can save this configuration to a template and then apply it
to the other layers. This can make your workflow more efficient.
Layer Synchronization & Redlining
Redlining refers to the process of using draw symbols, lines, and polygons to “mark up” a
GIS layer without actually editing the layer itself.
The process of redlining is useful when a field worker has a subscription to one or more
layers in a database created with XMap GIS Enterprise but they do not have the proper level
of user permissions to directly edit the GIS layers or they use XMap Professional and do not
have the necessary editing tools. If, for instance, the field worker is tasked with inspecting
and updating information contained in a layer based on any observed or measured changes
(spatial or attribute), he or she can use the redline tool to make markups against the layer.
On returning from the field, the field worker can submit redline layers to the data manager
by clicking the synchronize button in the toolbar. The manager can evaluate the redlines and
use them as a reference for updating the appropriate GIS layers.
Two-way syncing allows users with specific permissions to locally edit data and synchronize
the edits with the master server. It is required that geometry and attributes be uploaded to
the server.
Check-out/in
The Check-out/in tool in XMap GIS Enterprise is a data distribution feature for Enterprise
data management, editing, and updating. Individuals who have access to a layer in another
user’s workspace can check out or check in portions of a layer or an entire layer. Checkout
regions are determined by user-selected grids. These checkouts are exact copies of the
geometries and attributes from the source layer and can be copied into any database to
which the user has access. Once checked out, the user can edit the layer using the Editor