TGIS_LayerVector.Build(str, TGIS_Extent, TGIS_ShapeType) method

DK11 for Python | tatukgis.pdk.TGIS_LayerVector.Build | Overloads | Constructors | Methods | Properties | Events

Builds a new layer - prepares storage.

Available also on: Delphi | .NET | Java | ActiveX.

# Python
def Build(
  self,
  _path: str,
  _extent: TGIS_Extent,
  _type: TGIS_ShapeType
) -> None: 

Use this method to build a new layer (prepare storage). Depending on the layer type, different files are created or used. For GIS_LayerSHP there are .shp and .dbf files. GIS_LayerSQLAbstract uses .ttkls files.

To add a new layer to the viewer, simply create a layer, use Build method with proper params, fill needed layer properties, and use the viewer Add method.

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