Spreadsheet Interface

Table of contents

1. Spreadsheet Interface
   1. Overview
   2. Active Layers Tab
      1. Editing Workflow
         1. 1. Select Layer Filter
         2. 2. Layer Property Editing
   3. Layer States Tab
      1. State Editing Workflow
         1. 1. Select Layer States
         2. 2. Modify State Data
   4. Spreadsheet Interface Features
      1. Grid Layout
      2. Formula Support
      3. Visual Change Tracking
      4. Bulk Operations

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Spreadsheet Interface

Drawing Layers provides a familiar spreadsheet interface for editing layer data and layer states directly within the application, making it easy to manage and modify your layer information.

Overview

The spreadsheet interface offers Excel-like functionality for editing layer data, including formula support. The interface is organized into two main tabs: Active Layers and Layer States, providing comprehensive layer edition capabilities.

Active Layers Tab

The Active Layers tab is the main spreadsheet interface for editing all used layer data.

Editing Workflow

Edit layer data in two simple steps:

1. Select Layer Filter

Begin by selecting the desired layer filter to display a specific set of layers in the spreadsheet:

• Filter Selection - Choose a filter to narrow down the layers shown. Easily find and click on the relevant layer filter for editing.

2. Layer Property Editing

Edit layer properties directly in the spreadsheet interface:

• Layer Names - Edit layer names and identifiers
• Color Settings - Modify layer colors
• Linetype Properties - Change linetype settings
• Other Properties - Edit any layer property value

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate selecting a filter and editing layer properties

Layer States Tab

The Layer States tab provides spreadsheet interface for editing layer states properties within the Drawing Layers application.

State Editing Workflow

Manage layer states in two simple steps:

1. Select Layer States

Begin by selecting the layer states you want to edit:

• State Identification - Find and select the desired layer states from the list.

2. Modify State Data

Once selected, modify the properties of the chosen layer states directly in the spreadsheet interface:

• Edit Properties - Change layer names, color and linetype overrides, visibility (on/off, freeze/thaw, lock/unlock), and plot settings.
• In-Place Editing - All changes are made directly in the spreadsheet for fast and comprehensive management.

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate modifying state data

Spreadsheet Interface Features

Grid Layout

Familiar spreadsheet format with rows and columns:

• Row and Column Structure - Standard spreadsheet grid layout
• Direct Cell Editing - Click and edit data directly in cells
• Navigation - Navigate through data using standard spreadsheet controls
• Selection - Select individual cells, rows, or columns

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate grid layout and navigation

Formula Support

Excel-like formula functionality:

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate advanced formula support

Visual Change Tracking

Track changes with visual indicators:

When you make changes in the spreadsheet interface, any modified values are immediately highlighted in green, making it easy to spot edits.

GIF Placeholder: Demonstrate visual change tracking

Bulk Operations

Efficient bulk editing capabilities:

Bulk operations in the Active Layers tab allow you to efficiently edit multiple layers at once. You can select several cells simultaneously to perform edits across a range of data. Formulas can be applied to multiple rows, enabling quick and consistent updates to layer properties.

GIF Placeholder: Show bulk operations