Vector Layers Export

This simple method of exporting a vector data stored in a TerraAmazon database results in a single shapefile containing all the data from the original layer.

Go to the Layer Explorer and click with right button on the layer. Click on EXCHANGE. The layer exchanger interface appears.


Select the type of output data source.

If user wants to save in a database, for instance Post GIS, click on the icon to choose the database to export the layer and enter the data set name below.

If the user wants to save as a shape file format, for instance vector files, click on the icon to browse the path and enter the file name.

If the spatial reference system will be different the user can change it by clicking on the icon .

If database export the user can create a spatial index by checking on the the box below.

Click on the OK button