Vector Layer

Vector layers use the three basic GIS features โ€“ lines, points, and polygons โ€“ to represent real-world features in digital format.

An example of the Vector Layer.

An example of the Vector Layer displaying polygons.

Settings

The follow sections detail every setting available in the Vector Layer.

Basic

Core settings for the Vector Layer.

SettingDescription
Layer TypeMust be Vector Tile to use the Vector Layer.

Fill Color

Settings related to the fill color of the vector data.

SettingDescription
Color Based OnThe field to base the fill color on.
Color ScaleThe color scale and palette for the fill color.
Dynamic ColorEnable to estimate color range and scale based on data visible in the current viewport. When panning the map, the color scale will update dynamically.
OpacityThe opacity of the fill color. 100 = fully opaque, 0 = fully transparent.

Stroke Color

Settings related to the stroke/outline color of the vector layer.

SettingDescription
Stroke ColorToggle to enable stroke.
Stroke Color Based OnA column to base the stroke color on. When enabled, a color scale can be selected.
ColorThe color or color scale to use for the stroke.
OpacityThe opacity of the stroke.

Stroke Width

Settings related to the stroke/outline width of the vector layer.

SettingDescription
Stroke WidthToggle to enable stroke.
Stroke Width SliderSlide or enter a number to select the width of the stroke/outline in pixels. When "Stroke Based On" is selected, this becomes a range.
Stroke Based OnA column to base the stroke width on.
Stroke ScaleThe method by which to scale the stroke/outline size. Choose between Linear, Sqrt, and Log.

Height

Height settings for the vector layer. Height is best viewed with the 3D viewing mode.

SettingDescription
Height SliderIncrease to raise the height of the layer objects.
Height Based OnA column to base the height off of.
Height ScaleChoose from linear, sqrt, and log.
Fixed HeightApplies height without additional modifications.

JSON Schema

For details on how to programmatically specify layer properties, refer to the Layer Configuration specification.