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Feature Selection & Popup
When the Pointer tool is active, clicking on the map identifies features at that location. The results are displayed in a popup overlay on the map.
How Selection Works
Active Layer Selection
If an active layer is set, clicking the map performs a lookup against that layer first:
- Features found in the active layer are highlighted and shown in the popup
- The results also appear in the Data Table
- You can edit and manage attachments for active layer features
Multi-Layer Selection
In addition to the active layer, all other visible vector layers are also queried. Results from multiple layers appear together in the popup, allowing you to inspect features from any visible layer.
No Active Layer
If no active layer is set, only the multi-layer lookup runs. You can still see feature information but cannot edit or access layer-specific tools.
Selection Modifiers
| Action | Behaviour |
|---|---|
| Click | Clear previous selection and select new feature(s) |
| Shift + Click | Add to existing selection (active layer only) |
| Ctrl + Click | Toggle individual features on/off (active layer only) |
| Ctrl + Drag | Radial (radius) selection — selects all features within a drawn circle (active layer only) |
Radial Selection
Hold Ctrl and drag on the map to draw a circle. All features from the active layer within that circle are selected. This is useful for selecting many features in an area at once.
The Feature Popup
When features are found, a popup appears anchored to the clicked location.
Popup Structure
| Header | Layer Name(s) | .............. | minimize | close |
| Feature Attributes | Field | Value | ... | ... | ... | ... | .. |
| . ............................ | Field | Value | ... | ... | ... | ... | .. |
| prev | [1 / 12] | focus | directions | edit | attach | next |
|
Footer Buttons
| Button | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Previous / Next | Navigate between selected features (active layer only, when multiple features selected) | |
| Focus | Zoom the map to fit the feature's extent | |
| Directions | Open Google Maps directions to the feature | |
| Set Active Layer | Make this layer the active layer (non-active layers only) | |
| Edit | Open the record edit dialog (active layer only, requires edit template) | |
| Attachments | Open the attachments dialog for this feature (active layer only) |
Layer Navigation
When multiple layers have features at the clicked location:
- The header shows the count (e.g. "3 layer(s) with features")
- Use the layer selector dropdown to switch between layers
- By default, the active layer is shown first
Feature Navigation
When the active layer has multiple features selected:
- Use the Previous () and Next () buttons to step through them
- The counter shows your position (e.g. "2 / 5")
- Navigation wraps around from the last feature back to the first
- The map pans and highlights each feature as you navigate
Minimise
Click the minimise button to collapse the popup to a small icon. Click it again to expand.
Smart Positioning
If the popup extends beyond the visible map area, it automatically repositions itself and draws a connector line back to the feature anchor point.
Toggling the Popup
You can disable the feature popup entirely using the Show Popup toggle () in the bottom layers panel toolbar. When disabled, map clicks will not show the popup overlay.