Wetlands Data Layer

Modified on 2024/04/16 14:57 by Adam — Categorized as: Uncategorized

The Wetlands Layer in the Surety^® and Surety^® Pro software overlays the map with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department's Wetland area boundaries and information.

>Skip to documentation for the Wetlands Mini Legend object in the Form Designer

To enable the Wetlands layer, first click on the Layers button to open a list of available layers in the right panel.

Click the plus "+" button to expand the Other category.

Place a check mark next to Wetlands to have them appear on the map.

Label the Wetlands Layer¶

The Wetland layer properties can be modified by clicking on the Wetlands layer in the layers panel.

The wetlands layer properties function the same as the Form layers within Surety Pro accounts. You can find more detailed instruction on the Layer Properties page.

To label the Wetland areas switch to the Labels tab in the properties window.

Using the Add Label Drop down, choose one or more attributes to label the boundaries by. The options are

Acres
Class(ification)
Type

Click the "Save" button to have the labels appear on the map as well.

Wetlands Map¶

Included in Surety and Surety Pro is a map that automatically contains a Wetlands overlay as well as a color legend to go with it.

This Map is available by activating it from the Favorites Menu.

Click the Favorites link in the right hand corner of the map/form list

Expand the Environmental section and place a check next to Wetlands map.

Save the Favorites settings

Select a field(s) and click on Wetlands Map that is now immediate within your list of maps and forms.

A printable Wetlands map will generate complete with a Wetlands legend.

Wetlands Legend - Form Designer tool ¶

Use the Wetlands Legend on a custom form to display all of the Wetlands data contained within the selection or drawing on the map.

Within the Forms Designer (Surety Pro Admin Exclusive), find the Wetland Mini Legend located in the control list.

Place the legend on the canvas and resize the table to your desired size. It is also recommended to enable the grid lines for clarity.

Design Tip: Use the placed Map control properties in the Form Designer to auto-enable the Wetlands layer upon creation.

Once you publish the map. Select an area, turn the Wetlands layer on and generate the map to see the results.

External Resources:

The classification of each Wetlands area can be decoded using the following resources:

Layers Panel

Surety® Customized Online Mapping Features

Form Layer Properties

Forms Designer Support