How can I draw shapes on the map?

The drawing layer allows users to design and add multiple shapes to the map, which can then be exported in formats like shapefile or GeoJSON for integration with other applications.

Create the Layer

To get started, navigate to the tools panel on the right side of your map and click the plus sign next to the Layers section.

From the menu that appears, choose the option labeled "Drawing Layer."

In the drawing layer settings, you have the ability to customize your layer by assigning it a distinct name. You can also modify the line and fill colors, adjust the line thickness, set the opacity level, and decide whether you want the drawn shapes to be interactive. When you have finalized your settings, click the "Load" button to create your layer. You can modify these settings at any time.

By selecting "interactive", a custom area of interest can be created by any of the drawn shapes. 

Draw the Shape

To begin drawing a shape on the map, simply click on the settings dropdown located next to the new layer and choose "draw shape".

Choose the shape style you wish to draw from the options available at the top of the map.

You can now start adding shapes to your map. If you select the polygon option, be sure to close the shape by connecting the last point to the first before finalizing your drawing.

Continue to follow these steps within the same map layer to add multiple shapes to your map, allowing for a visual representation of multiple shapes in a single layer.

Coloring

You can modify the colors of the shapes by updating the layer properties. Additionally, you can change the colors of the well spots by following the instructions provided in the following linked article: Change the color of well spots

WKT

Add "Well Known Text" to the layer for a textual representation of the polygons. 

Export the Layer 

To export your layer, navigate to the Tools panel, click on the settings dropdown menu, and choose the option to export the layer.

Next, provide a unique name for your shapefile and choose the desired export format from the available options.

The file will be saved in the "Downloads" folder on your computer for easy access.

Shapes exported will use EPSG:4326/ WGS-84 CRS.  

Conclusion

The drawing layer is a powerful feature that empowers users to creatively design and visualize different shapes directly on the map. Furthermore, the ability to export these shapes in widely-used formats like shapefile or GeoJSON ensures seamless integration with other geographic information system (GIS) applications and software. 


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