Copying a Shape

In addition to being able to draw or upload Incident and Analysis shapes, users can copy an existing shape when viewing the Analysis Map or the Situation Assessment Map, and save it as a different type of shape.

For example, users can choose to save a previously uploaded fire perimeter as an analysis ignition or vice versa, without having to upload the shape again.

To Copy a Shape:

1. From the Analysis Map or the Situation Assessment Map, click the Map tab to view the LayerSwitcher.
2. Click to expand the Incident or Analysis Layers > locate the shape you would like to copy > click the checkbox beside it. The shape is now visible in the map display.
3. Select the shape for copying in one of two ways:
   • Click beside the shape in the LayerSwitcher, and then select beneath the shape name. The shape in the map display turns yellow.
   • Select , then click on the shape in the map display. The shape will turn yellow.
4. With the shape still yellow, identify the type of Incident or Analysis shape you'd like to save it as and then click the symbol beside it. For example, if you want to save it as an Ignition File, select the symbol beside Ignitions.
5. Name the new shape.
6. Click Save.

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Last updated on 12/12/2011 12:17:58 PM.

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