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Map Layer Data Properties Dialog Box, General

Select General on the Map Layer Properties dialog box to change options for a layer. Options vary depending on the type of spatial data source that you select.

Options

  • Layer name
    The name of the layer in the report. By default, a general name is assigned, based on the spatial data type for the layer, such as PolygonLayer1, LineLayer1, or PointLayer1.

  • Use spatial data from
    Select a source for spatial data.

    • Data embedded in the report   Choose this option to use spatial data from the report definition.

    • Link to ESRI shapefile (.shp)   Choose this option to specify a link to an ESRI shapefile. To display spatial data on the design surface, the corresponding .dbf must be in the same ___location as the .shp file. If the ___location is not on the report server, the spatial data is automatically embedded in the report.

    • **Spatial field in a dataset   **Choose this option to use a Transact-SQL query that specifies SQL Server spatial data from a SQL Server database.

  • Spatial data options
    Use this section to view existing spatial data fields in the report or to browse to a report or ESRI file to import spatial data into the report.

  • Import spatial data from file
    Click Browse to specify a report (.rdl) or ESRI shapefile (.shp) from which to import spatial and related data into the report definition.

  • Spatial field
    Use this list to add, delete, or change the order of fields in the report definition.

  • Add
    Add a field to the report.

  • Delete
    Delete a field in the report.

  • Up arrow

    • Move the selected field higher in the list.

  • Down arrow
    Move the selected field lower in the list.

  • Field name
    Type the name of a field. This value is filled in for you when the spatial data is imported into the report.

  • Field type
    Type the data type of the field. This value is filled in for you when the spatial data is imported into the report.

  • File name
    Type the name of the ESRI shapefile (.shp) that contains spatial data.

  • Browse
    Specify an ESRI shapefile on the file system or on the report server.

  • Dataset name
    Type the name of a report dataset that contains a field that contains map elements and fields that contain analytical data.

  • Spatial field name
    Type the name of the field that contains spatial data.