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Editing is the process of modifying feature geometry, locations, and attributes of spatial data.

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Using WFST in Leaflet: can not move/delete features

I write a Leaflet app which makes use of two plugins Leaflet.Draw and Leaflet.WFST. The first allows to create/edit/delete features, the second saves changes to my PostGIS database hosted by GeoServer....
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Topological editing of two different layers in QGIS

Is there a way to apply topological editing to move vertices between two coincident features that are not in the same layer? For example, if I have a crop land polygon coincident with a soil polygon (...
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QGIS N:M relations - possibility to edit multiple features?

I have a working QGIS project with multiple relations and all is well until I try the Toggle multi edit mode for N:M relations. I'm working with QGIS 3.10+ (3.14.16) and Windows and PostGIS. Is it ...
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Spatial Precision for Editing in Multiple GIS Clients

I have something I'd like to discuss, I'll try to explain it first, why it's important, and I'll explain how ArcGIS handles the issue, which I think is a good way to handle it. Finally I'd like to ...
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Modifying features in-place with a model

QGIS has some processing algorithms that allow modifying the layer's features in-place. How can I create a tool in the graphical modeler that allows for the same in-place editing functionality, e. g. ...
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Working with Map Series in Map View to assist Editing in ArcGIS Pro

In ArcMap I sometimes used Data Driven Pages to actually compare features and make edits. For example, I have two feature classes consisting of the same list of addresses geocoded via different ...
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Loading editable SQLite layer in QGIS?

I converted a shapefile to a SpatiaLite database so I could work with attributes with a length longer than 254 characters, and also not see some columns and change their order. In QGIS 2.18.16 I have ...
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Using ArcGIS workspace defined as version in ArcPy?

I am trying to define my workspace as the current version that I am connected to. The Python tool that I am running utilizes the arcpy.da.Editor() function, and I used a workspace variable that is ...
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Is there a tool that shows dimensions during editing?

Is there a plugin or tool providing following functionality: I select 2 points (or vertices) - it shows the length between this points. When I edit the point (or move vertex) the length automatically ...
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Get signal on edited feature?

Regarding my pyqgis plugin 2.2 , I've implemented signal on a vector layer event successfully. For instance, whenever i create a new feature, i can read a new basic message appeared via QGIS logging ...
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How to modify the edit widget in ESRI flex viewer 3.0?

I am running ArcGIS Server 10.0 (sp2) on Windows server 2008 64-bit with IIS 7. I am using the ESRI flex viewer version 3.0. I have created a feature layer and published it as a rest service and ...
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Using get_feature() function on layer while editing in QGIS

In QGIS, I am trying to update a feature based on entries made on a nested form (relation). Considering: Layer1 has Field1 that should capture the value of Field 2, and field in Layer2 Layer2 is ...
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Trouble deleting features from polygon in QGIS - features do not delete

Apologies if this is a daft question, I have googled it and searched on here, but can't find an answer. I have a multipolygon shapefile of different pockets of woodland. I am trying to delete some of ...
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Editable default values in QGIS

In QGIS 3.22. For a vector layer, I would like to have a certain attribute (Field_A) be both editable by a user, AND automatically filled in by an expression for features that are not user-edited. ...
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"Provider error" when saving the edits done to layer in GeoPackage

By means of the QGIS 3.16.3 I have created a GeoPackage with two layers, a point layer and a polygon layer. The point layer is named "pt", with attributes: geometry, sN, sE, sS, sW, uuid. ...
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QGIS - Add a circle from 2 points is not creating a circle

I am trying to create a circle from two points when editing a layer. When I begin to add the 2 points it looks like a circle, but as soon as I right click to add the feature it changes shape as shown ...
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QGIS- editing form auto completion

I'm new in QGIS world :) I would like to have an auto-completion script within the editing form on QGiS. When editing a point features with QGIS form, I would like the script to identify the list of ...
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QGIS 2.14 - Can't read message while editing

While creating a new feature (polygon), I get a blue message for some vertices but the pop-up message is just too fast for me to read or click on any pause button. How can I set the time a message is ...
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How to quickly edit imported DXF files?

We work with lots of DXF files, and it takes much time to save imported DXF file as SHP or convert them to polygons (even using batch converter) to enable "Edit" button. Is there any way for quicker ...
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How to automatically refresh canvas after saving layer edits

After saving a layer edit in QGIS 2.8.2 (Win7) I've to press F5 or change the map section to refresh the canvas. This is quite annoying when working with dynamic PostGIS views. Is there a way to ...
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Save WFS layers multiple records with geoext editor grid

How can I save multiple records after modification with geoext editor grid? The saving is working fine if I modify only one of the records, but it fails when I try to save multiple modifications. I ...
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problem creating and editing features at extent edges

I'm in the process of creating a polyline feature layer of tectonic plates. I'm working with WGS-84 reference system, which means the extent is +-180 in lon, and +-90 in lat. In order to create the ...
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Is there a way to make a qgis project only editable by me

In QGIS, currently Lisboa 1.8.0 is there a way to make it only editable by me. I want to set up projects for each client on the network, so when all the files are on the network and the program and ...
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Edit Widget Add attachments only shows when is made, not when making

So i post my question here because it didnt recieved any answers on Stackoverflow. Hello i have some difficulties, Let me see what i want to do with some pictures and code: I want to add some ...
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QGIS: editing vector layer with 'delete feature' option locked

I need a vector layer to be editable, to change feature geometry and attributes, but at the same time, I need to prevent users from deleting features in the layer. Is there a way of locking the '...
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Merging layer features by boundaries

I'm trying to combine the features from a layer in QGIS by distance. Basically I have the following layer with some features. I wanted to remove the small gaps (as seen in below image) between them. ...
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Strange behavior usiung QGIS Vertex Tool

I had to manually examine a polygon shapefile with > 16000 features and edit them if necessary. For this, I use the Vertex Tool. While editing, these blue transparent lines (see image 1) appear. If ...
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How to make a column in a joined layer editable?

I have layer1 from postgresql which has is joined to layer2. Most users work on layer1 but there is a column on layer2 which needs to be updated by users of layer1 Without making layer2 fully ...
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Integrating GIS data in NETlogo

I'm working on a simple virus model in NETlogo, and attempting to integrate spatial data. I'm hoping I can limit the "agents" to these polygons and base the number of them off of my ...
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Geometry Type error preventing saving of layer after editing - geometry type is correct under layer information

I have a problem with a linestring layer that doesn't want to be saved after editing. The layer itself shows 'LineString' under the information tab. When I add a line with the tool by snapping the ...
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Vector layer no longer editable in QGIS?

This problem was previously mentioned for QGIS 2.16 but I was hoping that QGIS 3.16.5 will not have the same problem. Somehow a vector shapefile gets into a state where it is not possible to edit the ...
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How to prevent commit to a vector layer during editin session in PyQGIS

I am writing a plugin that listens to editing events, such as the QgsVectorLayer.editingStarted, QgsVectorLayer.geometryChanged signals. So far all is fine but there are also some validation rules ...
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When I edit a point, press save, it says saved, but really doesn't

I'm a newbie in GIS. The problems starts when I import some points gather from QField. I was improving my fields while learning, to have drop down options in some features, but now I can't save my ...
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Are there any examples or tutorials showing Branch Version editing with ArcGIS Server JavaScript API?

I am trying to implement branch versioning in an application that I'm building using the ArcGIS Server JavaScript API. I found a blog post showing how to edit branch-versioned data in ArcGIS Pro, and ...
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How do you restore a doughnut polygon that has been turned into a simple polygon, using QGIS?

I've received a .shp file which has a hole in the middle, I'm trying to style it nicely so I don't want the outline that cuts from the "inner" to "outer" polygon. I quote inner and outer aren't ...
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ArcMap annotation "disappears" when moved to the edge of the projection in map frame

I have feature-linked annotations in a file GDB for a world map in Plate Carree projection. When I edit annotations and move an annotation beyond the upper extent of the projection in the map frame (...
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Using field calculator on shapefile converted from DWG in ArcGIS Desktop?

I am using ArcGIS Desktop 10.3. A third party convert complex autocad drawing (dwg) to shapefile for us. I got from them a zip folder with 1 to 16 Shapefile (depending of the original dwg data), all ...
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Extend line to specific point

I have a line layer which is cut at the level of the point layer, I want it to be connected at the nearest point while saving the forme ( just adding the missing part the that line without moving it)...
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Editing Spatial View in ArcMap?

Can spatial views be edited via ArcMap and, if it is possible, then how do I do it? I do have my Enterprise Geodatabase on Oracle.
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Moving end point of multiple lines in same shapefile using ArcMap?

Using ArcGIS 10.2 I require a method of editing multiple lines (selection) that share a common end point and to move the selection to an alternative common end point. In the picture below I would ...
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Editing related records for layer that has been added using ArcGIS Web AppBuilder?

In our web application we add layers programatically when a user with editing permissions logs in. However when the layers are added using this method (map.addLayer(Layer)), the related records are ...
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Insert a MultiPolygon in a PostGIS table with MapInfo?

I'm using MapInfo 16 to edit a PostGIS table through ODBC driver. The geometry column type of my table is MultiPolygon. The value in spatialtype colmun of a record in mapinfo.mapinfo_mapcatalog table ...
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Unable to perform applyEdits in Feature Service

I am facing two issues with applyEdits through JavaScript API. 1. Unable to perform applyEdits When I perform ApplyEdits on feature service, I get the error "Unable to complete operation". When ...
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pyQGIS: Which attribute change signal should I listen to?

I want to receive a signal when changes have been made to a layer, regardless of the type of editing (add features, remove features, change attributes). When I receive this signal I export the layer's ...
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How to join nodes when editing a boundary?

Using QGIS 2.8.2, I have the following layer: I'd like to remove the white strip and have each end closed off. Looking more closely, I need to join the nodes at each end as shown in red pen, such ...
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How can I access to history service layer

I have set up a service which is provided by ArcGIS. I would like to have access to all the versions of the parcel layer which are created during the edits I applied earlier to be able to gather ...
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Erdas LPS : how to rename points_ID values?

I'm working with ERDAS LPS 2014, i would like edit the name given for my GCPs and TPs (add the following suffix : "_w"). I tried to do that using the "formula" menu... in vain. I did not find a ...
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Divided road segments from XTools Pro need unique, informative IDs

I can divide segments with my road using XTools Pro, but I want to give a useful identifying number to each segment. For example: If D100 road has been divided into 20 segments, the segments must ...
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Moving and zooming map-layer while editing in QGIS?

I want to create lines with the help of "CAD-like improved line capture", make a point, pretend an angle or distance want to put the second point. To this end, I have to zoom out on the map, select a ...
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ArcGIS Autoincrement field for file geodatabase using domains

I have read this thread "Autoincrement field when New Feature added" which suggests a python script to autoincrement a field. Can anyone say if there is anyway to do this using domains or any other ...
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