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Layer Properties
Symbol. 57 different symbols are available to represent a point feature
on the map screen.
Color. 15 different colors are available to represent a line
feature or the contour of a polygon feature on the map screen.
Style. The line style (thin, medium, thick or dash) is used to
represent a line feature on the map screen.
Fill. Eight different patterns are used on the map screen to fill
the area covered by a polygon feature.
Attributes. Attributes are an important part of a layer since
they are designed to hold specific information (other than
position) that you want to collect for each feature.
There is no limit in the number of attributes you can create
in a layer.
Each attribute is defined by a name (22 characters max.) and
a type. There are eight different attribute types of attributes,
as summarized below.
NOTE: For best quality voice recording, see Voice Setting on
page 50.
Attribute
Type
Purpose
Additional Information
Needed
Text Entering comment, etc.
Maximum number of
characters.
Menu
Choosing an option (menu item) that
suits the attribute for the visited feature.
All possible menu items
for this attribute.
Image
Attaching a picture taken with the built-
in camera to the visited feature.
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Voice Recording voice comment -
Numeric Entering a number.
Max. number of digits and
decimal places.
Date
Entering the current logging date (mm/
dd/yy).
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Time
Entering the current logging time
(hh:mm:ss)
Yes/No
Choosing “Yes” or “No” in response to
the statement suggested by the attri-
bute name for the visited feature.
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