Basic Functions – Adding Overlay Data

This article walks you through the process of adding data to an overlay in GGP. To enter data, you need to ensure you’re working on a foreground overlay and have drawn a graphic object to attach the data to.

📋 Prerequisites: What You Need Before Adding Data

To begin adding data, make sure you've completed the following:

1. Select the desired overlay
   👉 Click here to review how to select overlays

2. Draw a graphic object on the overlay
   👉 Click here to review how to draw objects

Once both are done, you're ready to enter data.

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✍️ Entering Data into the Overlay

When you save a newly drawn graphic object on a data-enabled overlay, the data entry form will appear automatically. This form lets you input attribute details linked to the geometry you've drawn.

➤ Editing the Form:

• The cursor will be positioned in the first field by default.

• You can:

  • Click on any field to edit it using the left mouse button, or

  • Use the TAB key to move through the fields one by one.

🔁 Reusing Previous Data:

• If the same data needs to be entered for multiple objects:

  • Double-click on a blank field to reuse the last entered value.

  • This uses the clipboard memory.
    If your clipboard has been overwritten, you can refresh it by simply viewing the previous record again.

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💾 Saving the Record

To save your data entry:

• Click the Save button — it’s the first button at the top left of the data entry form.

This saves your input to the overlay’s database and returns you to the map view.

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🧭 Summary

• Select a foreground overlay.

• Draw a graphic object on the map.

• Complete the data entry form when it appears.

• Use double-click to autofill repeated data.

• Click Save to commit your entry.

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