====== Create New Vector Dataset ======

The Orbit Desktop wizard "Create new vector dataset" makes it possible to create a new simple vector dataset and add it directly to the current Workspace.

{{orbitgis:entrance_icon_2.png?nolink&25  |}} [[209:desktop:dataset:index|Dataset List]] > + > New vector dataset

The wizard has 3 steps:

=== Dataset ===

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Set dataset file name, display name (optionally), spatial type (point, line, area), coordinate type (2D, 3D), dataset coordinate system and the basic legend parameter.

Choose a preset configuration if necessary. When choosing a preset configuration, a specific Attribute Set will be preset depending on the chosen configuration. \\
A [[209:desktop:dataset:new_symbol_dataset|Dynamic Symbols Dataset]] and GPX dataset can also be created by choosing the corresponding configuration.

Once the Dataset is created its Properties, Structure and Legend can be reviewed and modified, see [[209:desktop:dataset:properties|]].

The current Map Coordinate System will be set as default Dataset CRS, change if required. \\
The available basic legend parameter depends on the spatial type: 
  * point: symbol library and symbol name
  * line: outline color
  * area: fill color

=== Attributes ===

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Create the Attribute Set by adding Attributes. Set the attribute name, display name (optionally), data type (string, boolean, integer, float) and rule.

  * To add an attribute, an attribute name must be entered, to remove select the attribute and use the according button. 
  * Attribute Name must be unique, no restriction on Display Name. 
  * Once the Dataset has been created its Attribute Component and Rules can be reviewed and modified, see [[209:desktop:dataset:contents:index|]].
  * When a preset configuration is chosen, a specific Attribute Set is already filled and can be modified and expanded if needed.

=== Save ===

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Finish dataset creation. \\
Open the File Save Window by finishing the wizard (square button). Set file location, name and type (storage format).

  * Directly available storage formats are Esri Shape file, Orbit Vector File and Orbit XML file. More information about supported vector resources, see [[209:technology:supported_formats:index|]].
  * Once saved, the dataset will be added directly as top layer of the Dataset List.