Style templates are predefined styles that can be reused across many projects and layers. They help save time because a style can be configured once but used at many places. Style templates also help create standardized maps.
Once a style template is configured, it can be used in every place a style is needed (layer styles, selection styles, thematics, etc.). A style template can be used as a reference or as a copy. When used as a reference, if the style template is modified, all layers that refer to it will also use the modified style. When used as a copy, the style is detached from the style template and can be modified independently thereafter.
Style templates are associated with only one type of map element (point, line, polygon, etc.) and cannot be used for other types of elements.
To use a style template, click on Use a style template from any style configuration interface. See Style for more information.
Using a style template
You can access the style template configuration section by clicking on Style templates in the Projects section.
Creating style templates
To create a new style template, press Create.
Style templates |
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Name |
Enter a unique name for the style template. |
Type |
Select the element type associated with the new style template. Depending on the selected type, the style configuration interface will be different. |
Description |
Optionally enter a description for the style template. |
The rest of the configuration depends on the selected element type and is identical to normal style configuration. See Style for more information. Press Finish to complete the creation of the style template.
Deleting style templates
To delete a style template, select it in the list and press Delete.