Editing Tools

Layer Types

There are a number of different layer types in Turbomaps. These are all displayed differently on the map, and have different design options.

Points

A point is a single coordinate—for example, an address or location. A point layer can contain multiple points, each with their own name & notes.

These can be shown on your map as circles, text labels, or both.

Lines

A line is a set of coordinates in sequence—for example, a street or path. A line layer can contain multiple line segments that do not have to be joined together.

Lines are shown on the map with a stroke of constant width. As you zoom, the line length will grow/shrink, but the width will remain constant. You can add text to lines, which is drawn above the stroke.

Line layers can be converted to polygon layers by using the fill object tool.

Polygons

A polygon is a set of coordinates that encloses an area—for example, a city or region. Polygons can have holes inside them, and polygon layers can contain many polygons.

Polygons can be shown on the map with a constant width stroke (like line layers), with a fill that highlights the enclosed area, and with text placed inside the enclosed area.

Polygon layers can be converted to line layers by using the fill object tool.

Basemap

The basemap is the world map that acts as the base layer underneath all other layers. This basemap is present in every map and cannot be removed, but can be hidden.

There are a number of different basemap designs available, and the basemap opacity can be adjusted.

Command Bar

Most app commands can be found from the command bar. Select Search or press / to bring up the command bar. If a layer or individual point is selected, more commands will be available.

Bulk Editing

Multiple layers can be selected by using ctrl+click in the map or sidebar. You can then edit on the map, update multiple properties in the sidebar, or perform commands on all these layers all at once.

In the sidebar, you can also use shift+click to select many layers at once.

Data Editor

Each layer has underlying GeoJSON data that can be edited in the data editor.

To edit or view a layer as GeoJSON, select a single layer and select the data tab in the sidebar

Any changes you make to GeoJSON data within the data editor is validated. A layer will not be updated if the GeoJSON data is invalid.

Other Tools

Ruler

Layers can be measured using the ruler tool. You can select one or many layers to measure distance, area, and number of points.

Map Navigation

You can position the map or zoom to particular layers by using the controls in the zoom menu in the top right corner.

Reordering Layers

You can reorder layers by right clicking and choosing send to front or send to back which will reorder to the top or bottom of your file.

Alternatively, you can use send forward or send backwards which will shift the layer up or down one position.

Undo / Redo

Every change you make can be reversed and redone by choosing undo or redo respectively.

Current Limitations

• Your undo history is kept while you are in the editor. If you leave the editor, you will not be able to undo changes you made in a previous session.
• Layers and coordinates within layers cannot currently be copy/pasted directly. As a workaround, you can right click a layer and choose duplicate or copy the GeoJSON data directly from the data editor.