1. General information

RigelMap is a comprehensive GIS environment for the analysis, visualisation and digitisation of spatial data

1.1 Course

Courses can be arranged and adapted by appointment in GeoNord's course rooms or at the customer's own workplace and with own data. The course can be combined with general advice related to administration and configuration.
For more informations please go to: https://rigelacademy.no/

1.2 License and maintenance agreement

The maintenance agreement, or license agreement, covers telephone support and free updating with new versions. Updating of the software takes place on our server and will neither take up time nor give the customer problems in the form of downtime or time consuming installations. With each license of RigelMap, a support agreement has been signed with GeoNord as. The support agreements is included in the license agreement which is valid for one year at a time. RigelMap's license includes update to the latest version of the software. If you choose not to renew the license, you will lose the right to use the software within 30 days.

1.3 Support via TeamViewer

Mobile app: You can receive support for RigelMap directly from the RigelMap app. After contacting the support department by phone, you should launch TeamViewer by selecting . TeamViewer will then start up and after a few seconds your ID will appear on the page. Enter the number and we can then connect us directly to your device. You can also send an ID to support@geonord.no by selecting Send my ID.

Desktop app version: TeamViewer is required on the device. Then follow the instructions above.

1.4 Email support

By clicking on the symbol: In the main menu, it is possible to send a message to the technical support department. Here you can report a problem along with a link to the current map extent and enabled layers. To generate a link, click on: Copy the text from the window into the email and send it. Our support, you can then go directly into the same map window that you have on your desktop. RigelMap is constantly being developed to satisfy our customers' needs. If you have suggestions for changes or improvements then we want you to send it to us.

1.5 Folder structure

The folder and layer structure varies depending on the type of template on which the project was created. Users can create their own folders and layers within a given project. Below are some sample data that can be included in the RigelMap application:

• User data
  • Point
  • Line
  • Surface

• Predefined data (imported from Shape, DXF, CSV, KOF, PQIDAT, GML, XML)
  • Guidelines (from VIPS or XML)
  • Building data (drawings in DXF or other known format)
  • Water and sewage data
  • Custom layers

• Data from machine control

• Data from other measuring instruments

• Orthophoto

• WMS layer
  • Topografisk Norgeskart
  • Kommune- og reguleringsplaner
  • Cadastral map
  • Google Satelite
  • Google Street
  • Other free or paid external WMS / WMTS servers

The map layers are defined by the customer according to needs and wishes but have a starting point as shown above.

2. GIS Portal

In the administration panel, the user/administrator, depending on their rights, has access to manage:

2.1 Profile

You can access your user profile by left-clicking on the name in the top right-hand corner of the menu and selecting "My profile".

2.1.1 Main settings

In the main settings tab, the user can edit name, password and set the language.

2.1.2 GIS Portal Settings

In the GIS portal settings tab, the user can enable/disable:

- Remembering the last position on the map - mobile version of the application
- Memorising the width of the legend - mobile version of the application
- Memory of selected tree layers - mobile and desktop versions of the application.
- Adding rotation angle information when adding a photo - mobile and desktop versions of the app (for more information, see chapter 4.6.2)

2.2 Users

Administrators and department administrators have access to user management. By clicking on the menu option: in the menu at the top right. The user overview will be displayed, where users can be created, edited and deleted.

2.2.1 User roles

RigelMap makes it possible to grant permissions consisting of assigning a role to a designated user account. The role system consists of four scopes with different levels of access and rights:

Administrator

Permission provide full access to the entire organization and all projects. An administrator can perform the following actions:

• Create, edit and delete all users in the organization.
• Create, edit, delete and manage all departments in the organization. This means, among other things, adding users and projects to different departments.
• Create, edit, open and disable all projects in your organization.

Department administrator

Permission provide full access within the department(s) the user is the department administrator for. A department administrator can perform the following actions within the department(s) the user manages:

• Create and edit users.
• Create, edit, open and disable all projects.

In addition, a department administrator has only regular user rights as described below.

User

Ordinary users will have access to projects in their organization that either do not belong to any departments or that belong to the department(s) the user also belongs to. Users this have the following accesses:

• Open and use all projects without a department.
• Open and use all projects that belong to the department(s) to which the user also belongs.

Read access only

The user has access to the measurement data of the project to which he or she has been assigned.

The user is assigned to a project by the admnistrator or department administrator.

2.2.2 Create new user

To create a new user, fill in all the fields in the form and select the appropriate role.

In the "Departments" tab, you can associate a user with one or more departments. In the example below, the user will be an administrator of the "Oslo" department, but just a regular user of the "Bergen" department. The user will then have access to all projects associated with these departments and will be able to manage projects and users within the "Oslo" department. Check out the user roles for more information

Click "Save" to create the user.

2.2.3 Editing and deleting users

When editing users, you can change the name, password, role, and delete the user.

You can also change which departments the user should belong to. In the example below, the user will be removed from the department "Bergen", and thus not have access to projects associated with this department.

Click "Save" to apply the changes.

2.2.4 Activate/Deactivate user

2.3 Projects

Administrators and department administrators have access to project administration. By clicking on the menu option: in the menu at the top right, you will get to the project overview, where you can create, edit and deactivate projects. When you disable a project, it will not be available to users. However, data will not be deleted, and projects can be reactivated at any time.

2.3.1 Create new project

To create a new project, go to the projects tab in the portal menu and select "New project".

A form will appear in which you should:

Optionally, the user can also choose the default layer by clicking on "Enable default layer".

This option will automatically select a layer when entering the project in the mobile application and prepare the measurement tool. (This option is not required to create a new project)

After clicking "Save", the project will be created.

2.3.2 Editing project

During editing a project, you can change its name, description, and department. The project will then be moved from its current department to the selected one.

Similarly to creating a new project, you can enable/disable and set/change the "Default layer".

Changes will be saved by clicking "Save".

2.3.3 Custom templates

2.4 Departments

Administrators have access to manage departments. By clicking on the menu option: in the menu at the top right you will get to the overview of departments where you can create, edit and delete departments.

2.5 Machines

Administrators and department administrators have access to managing and configuring machines. By clicking in the menu at the top right, the user will go to the machine overview panel, where they can create, edit, and deactivate machines.

2.5.1 Adding Machines

Administrators and department administrators have the ability to add new machines. To add a machine, press in the top right corner of the screen. Then, a dialog box will appear where necessary information must be entered.

• Machine Name - a unique identifier for the machine. It can be any name that facilitates distinguishing machines in the system.
• Description (optional) - the user can enter additional information about the machine.
• Type - choose one of the available options.
• Department - select the appropriate one from the list of available departments.

2.5.2 Editing Machines

Administrators and department administrators have the ability to edit existing machines. To do this, click on the edit button next to the machine the user wants to edit. Then, a dialog box similar to adding a new machine will appear.

During editing, changes can be made to the machine name, description, and department fields. The new machine properties will be saved after confirming with the Save button.

2.5.3 Deleting Machines

Administrators and department administrators have the ability to delete machines. To do this, click on the delete icon next to the machine to be deleted. Then, a dialog box will appear where deletion must be confirmed.

After confirmation, the machine will not be visible in the machine view and will not be available for use.

2.6 User interface

RigelMap application offers an intuitive user interface, allowing users to efficiently navigate the app without reading lengthy instructions or attending courses. The following image shows the user interface for the standard map view. The appearance may slightly vary depending on the selected options. It can also be customized for each client and may differ slightly depending on different modules.

2.6.1 Main menu

2.6.2 Moveable editor panel

2.6.3 Layer tree

3 RigelMap desktop

The desktop version of RigelMap is fully synchronized with the administrative panel and the mobile version. The desktop version offers additional tools and features that allow work without the need to go to the field.

3.1 Editing

Below are the tools and functionalities for digitizing and editing objects.

3.1.1 Editing point objects

To start editing a point layer, it must be activated.
To do this, click the layer with the left mouse button.

3.1.2 Digitizing new point

To digitize objects, select the symbol and then click on the map position.

When the point is digitized, a form will appear in which you can specify the object specifications. In addition to information, you can define a new code for the object or use an existing one.

3.1.3 Attachment of image/document

By clicking "Add file.." the user will be able to add an image/document to the object. However, if the same file is to be added to multiple objects, select the "Link to file" option.

3.1.4 Moving point

To move the digitized point, first click on the icon and then hold down the left mouse button on the point and drag it to a new position. Properties associated with the point will be retained, and only the position will change. Changes will be confirmed by clicking

3.1.5 Deleting point

To delete one or more points, first select them on the map. To do this, click the icon then select the objects to be deleted. The selected objects are highlighted in yellow. Objects will be deleted after clicking the icon The user will be prompted to confirm the deletion. After confirmation, the object will be deleted without the possibility of recovery.

3.1.6 Navigation in the map when editing is activated

To be able to move around the map in edit mode, click the symbol

3.1.7 Snap to object

To enable snapping to objects while digitizing, press .

3.1.8 Direct entry of coordinates

In RigelMap, you can create points for specific coordinates. After clicking in the editing menu, enter the coordinate values.

3.1.9 Editing lines

Lines can be digitized by snapping to an existing point or by manual digitization on the map.

3.1.10 Digitization of line

After activating the layer, press the icon and the editing menu will open in the map window.


After clicking A circle appears in front of the mouse pointer, indicating that the user is in construction mode. Digitizing lines has modes:

3.1.11 Moving a line

To move a line, select a line segment using The selected line will be highlighted. Then, click and hold the mouse pointer over the line and move it to a new position. Changes will be saved by clicking

3.1.12 Merging geometries of the line

To merge line geometry, you must first select at least two objects with a symbol: .
If you have selected at least two objects, the icon for merging geometry will be unlocked (highlighted). After clicking on the geometry merge icon: a window with source attributes selection will open:


Select the attributes you are interested in and finish by clicking the "Merge" button.

3.1.13 Change the geometry of the line

To drag a line or move a single point on a line, select the line you want to edit, then click the icon. Points that can be used to modify the geometry will be displayed on the line. To do this, select the point and drag it ("Drag and drop") to a new position.

3.1.14 Splitting lines

A line can be divided into parts using the line split button
Select the line using:
Then, while digitizing the line, cut the selected line segment and double-click. The line is then divided into two line segments.

3.1.15 Deletion of line

To delete lines, click the icon and select the objects. Selected objects will be highlighted in yellow. Then, click the symbol to confirm deletion. The object will be deleted after confirmation.

3.1.16 Editing Polygon/Surface

Surfaces can be digitized by snapping to an existing point or by manual digitization on the map.

3.1.17 Digitization of surface

To do this, click the icon and start digitizing.

The circle symbolizes that the user is in construction mode. Surface digitization has the following modes:

3.1.18 Moving the surface

To move a surface, select the line segment using: The selected area will be highlighted. Then click on the icon Then hold the mouse pointer over the surface. Use the "Drag and drop" method to move the line to a new position. The operation will be saved after pressing

3.1.19 Change the geometry of the surface

You can move parts of a surface or move a single point. To do this, select the surface to edit using and then select the editing tool
The selected area will be displayed with a label at the end of each line segment and one in the middle. To move the selected point, press and move the point to a new position. Vertices can also be deleted. To do this, select the vertex and press the "Delete" button on the keyboard.
Changes will be saved after clicking "Save".

3.1.20 Cut Area

The "Cut Area" tool allows you to modify the original geometry using difference.
To activate the tool, select an object using the "Select Geometry" function. Then, go to the toolbar and click the icon .
After activating the tool, drag your mouse over the selected object to highlight the area to be removed.

Once the operation is complete, press the icon to save the changes.

3.1.21 Snapping

Snapping allows you to create geometry in conjunction with existing geometry. To start Snapping select in the editor options.
Then when you hover over geometry, you can see two types of cursors:
- snapping to the edge of an object
- snapping to the vertex of an object
You can create geometry by clicking on a vertex.

Click the right mouse button to finish digitizing a new object.
The digitization window as in point will open 2.7.2.

3.1.22 Deletion of surface

To delete a surface, first select it on the map by clicking on the icon and selecting objects. The selected objects will be highlighted in yellow. After selecting the appropriate surface, click the symbol The user will be prompted to confirm the operation. After pressing, the object will be deleted.

3.1.23 Changing properties of objects

To edit the properties of an object, activate "Object identification" (more information in section 3.7). Clicking on the pencil icon will open a window. The properties that can be edited vary between different modules, but the principle is the same.



Below you can see which fields can be edited in the selected point. The changes will be saved after clicking "Save".

3.1.24 Copy to layer

To copy an object to a layer, right-click on the object and select "Copy to layer". Then, click on the target layer.

If you have multiple objects, select the objects and follow the instructions below.

3.1.25 Move to layer

To move an object to a layer, right-click on the object. Then select the "Move to layer" option and click on the target layer.

WARNING! After moving, the object will be removed from the source layer!

3.2 Styling

RigelMap offers advanced tools for editing styles, including various options for colors, styles, fills, and symbols.

3.2.1 Layer Styling

Customizing layer style can be done when creating a new layer or by editing an existing layer.
To do this, go to the "Add Layer/Edit Layer" window.

• Edit Label - In the "Label" tab, the user can adjust the visibility of the label by checking/unchecking the "Show Label" checkbox. When unchecked, all editing options are disabled.
  
  
  The user can customize what information is displayed in the label. To do this, click on the arrow icon, and a list of available options will be displayed.
  Note! Options available in the dropdown list vary depending on the layer type and geometry.
  
  Next option is the ability to edit the font and outline. While editing the font, the user can adjust:
  • Style
  
  • Size
  
  • Color
  
  While editing the outline, the user can adjust:
  • Width
  
  • Color
  


• Edit Layer Style - the user has the option to use predefined styles as well as custom ones. Defined styles contain prepared options for representing objects on the map. To apply such a style, choose one from the available ones and save by clicking the "Save" button.
  
  To use custom styles, choose "Custom" from the "Style Type" list.
  
  When using custom styles, the user can customize:
  • Symbol Type
  
  
  • Symbol Color and Size
  
  


• Object Codes – alphanumeric designation used to identify objects on the map, aiming to assign them to specific categories. Codes facilitate sorting objects in the attribute table and define object properties. Assigning a code to a layer is possible when creating a layer or editing it. To do this, go to the "Object Codes" tab.
  
  Codes can be added using the list of created codes or by adding custom ones.
  • Code List - to choose a code, expand the list by clicking the arrow icon, then select the code. After selection, click the "Add" button, and the code will be displayed in the code list.
  
  It is also possible to add codes in a range. To do this, check the "Add Range" checkbox, then select the range.
  
  
  • Custom - to add custom codes, choose "Custom Source", then enter the number and add with the "Add" button.
  
  Note! All objects that have an object code, after deleting their source layer, are transferred to the basic layer with the same geometry. When creating or editing a new layer, the user can assign an object code corresponding to the transferred objects. After saving, these objects will be in the new layer.
  

3.2.2 Object Styling (DXF)

To customize the style of an object, you need to enter the "Edit Attributes/Styles" window. For this, you can right-click on the object on the map

or in the attribute table,

and then choose the "Edit Attributes/Styles" option. Various modification options will appear in the window.

• Label Size: Specifies the size of the label text.


• Label Text: Specifies the label text.


• Label Angle: Specifies the angle of inclination of the label text.


• Label Color: Determines the color of the label text.


• Label Position: Specifies the position of the label relative to the object.


• Label Offset: Establishes the offset of the label from the object. The value must be entered in the correct format, for example, 1.0.


• Label Text Bold: Specifies whether the label text should be bold.


• Label Text Italic: Specifies whether the label text should be italicized.


• Label Text Underline: Specifies whether the label text should have an underline.


• Label Text Strike: Specifies whether the label text should have a strike-through.


• Label Buffer: Specifies whether the label buffer should be visible.


• Label Background: Specifies whether the label should have a background.


• Label Shadow: Specifies whether the label should have a shadow.


• Stroke Color: Specifies the color of the objects outline.


• Use Symbol: Indicates whether the object symbol should be used.


• Symbol: Specifies the symbol used for the layer.


• Symbol Angle: Specifies the angle of inclination of the symbol.


• Symbol Size: Establishes the size of the symbol.

3.3 Adding layers

Each user with the rights to edit the project can add a new layer/group. You can add a new layer in two ways:

- By clicking the left mouse button on the green plus visible in the left panel

and then selecting an option "Add Layer".

- By right-clicking on the group to which we want to add a new layer, and then selecting an option "Add Layer"


In both cases, a new dialog will appear, in which we can name the layer, select its type, visibility depending on the scale of the map, give a label, style and add feature codes.

3.4 Custom fields

Adding custom fields to layers is possible during the creation of a new layer and the edition of a layer style.
To manage custom fields, select "Custom Fields" from the menu. From this window, the user can add, remove, and edit fields. To add a new field, click on the "Add" button. Enter the field name in the "Field name" field, and select the type in the "Field type" field. There are three types of fields to choose from: text, numeric, and list.



If the field type is a list, options can be added to it by clicking on the "Add new option" button.



All added fields will be visible in the management window.



Custom fields of the selected layer are visible in the identification window, the add/edit object form, and the attribute table.

3.5 Adding groups

To add a new group to the project, click the left mouse button on the green plus visible in the left panel

and then select "Add Group". A new window will appear with a field to enter a name for a new group. The name must be unique, cannot consist of only numbers, and start with a number. Finish by clicking the "Add group" button.

3.6 Deleting layers/groups

To delete a layer/group, simply right-click on the layer/group in the layer tree, and then select the "Delete layer"/"Delete group" option from the context menu.

We confirm the deletion by clicking "Yes". Note, you cannot delete groups with existing layers, you must delete all layers first.

3.7 Editing layers

To edit a layer, right-click on it on the left in the layer tree, and then select "Edit Layer".

Just like when adding layers, a window will pop up, which allows you to change the label, style and codes of objects.

3.8 Layers/Group definitions

Layer definitions allow you to create templates from cut-out portions of the layer tree. To create a definition from a layer/group, right-click on the layer/group and select "Save layer definition".
WARNING! Definitions can only be created from groups/layers that have custom layers within or contain them!



Then, give the definition a name.



NOTE! Users with administrator privileges have the ability to set the layer definition as global.

To go to the definition management panel, click on "Add layers from definition".



Then, in the layer definition window, you can manage the definitions.

3.9 Renaming layers

To change the name of a layer, just click on the layer in the tree, and then select "Rename".

Then enter a new layer name (it must be unique) and click OK.

3.10 "Projects" tab

It enables efficient management and movement between projects.

3.10.1 View in the desktop application

To open the "Projects" tab in the work area, click on the Projects
➔
There are three main directories in the tab:

• Recent projects - projects which the user has recently worked on (up to ten recent projects),
• Favorites - projects that have been marked as favorites
• All - all projects the user has access to.

3.10.2 Portal view in the desktop version

• Project number - the project number,
  
• Name - project name,
  
• Description - project description,
  
• Department - department to which the project has been assigned,
  
• CRS - coordinate system for this project (given at the time of creation),
  
• Altitude system - altitude system for this project (given at the time of creation),
  
• Created - date and time the project was created,
  
• Active - whether the project is active () or inactive (),
  
• Favorites - whether the project is a favorite () or not ().
  

3.10.3 Portal view in the mobile version

By selecting the option Show favourites only, only the projects you have previously added to your favourites will be displayed. All information about the project will expand after clicking on the .

In the project details you will find all the informations such as in point 2.13.2.

3.11 "Files" tab

To access the Files tab, select the tab as shown in the attached image.

The tab contains a field where files are stored and placed. A file can be uploaded to the project in two ways:

3.12 Object identification

There are two ways to view information about objects in RigelMap:

- Left click on the symbol of the object on the map. The so-called object identification window will appear.

In the window you will find information such as:

- Location
- Address
- Object identification results

The results are displayed in separate tables for each layer. Default empty columns (on all rows) are hidden. From the identification window, you can edit a given object by clicking on the pencil icon . We have both the ability to show all columns by clicking on the button, and to hide the desired columns by clicking the eye icon in the upper right corner of the column header.

- Right click on the layer in the layers tree and then select "Open Attribute Table".

At the bottom, a panel with the selected layer will open, displaying by default the features within the map range.

As in the case of the identification window, we can edit objects, just hover over the appropriate record in the attribute table and click the pencil icon on the left. Multiple records can be edited at once. Select the objects you are interested in by holding down the ctrl key, or holding down the shift key. After selecting the objects, click the button to edit multiple records: . An alternative is the ability to select multiple objects on the map. To do this, select the Select geometry tool and mark the objects.

NOTE! To add objects to the selected objects, hold the "Shift" key and select the objects. To remove objects, hold the "Ctrl" key.

As in the case of regular editing of the object, a window with fields to fill will pop up, finish by clicking on "Update".
Additionally, it is possible to manage the visibility of objects in the project field. By clicking on the "eye" icon, the object becomes visible () or invisible ().

To display all objects of a given layer in the project, hover over and click on this icon: .

Attribute table has a filtering function. Thanks to filtering, the user can display in the attribute table those rows that meet specific criteria. To set a filter for the table, hover the mouse cursor over the column. After hovering, an arrow icon will appear, which you should click on.
Filters and filtering methods:

Custom filters - allow you to specify conditions based on which rows are displayed, for example, whether they contain a specific phrase (in the case of text) or are within a specified numerical range (in the case of numbers).

3.13 Geotechnics module

This module allows you to add so-called "geotechnical samples". Adding samples is possible only in the mobile application, while preview is available both in the field version and in the desktop version.

To be able to add samples for a specific (point) layer, the project must be properly configured by a GeoNord employee, and the "geotechnics" plugin must be active.

If you have prepared your project to use this module, you must first create a new sample layer. The layer must be with 472 object code. Samples are available for any object with the code 472, so you must measure an object to add a sample.

The "Sample" option will be unlocked for the created object. To find it, go to the object identification mode in the mobile version.

After clicking the red button, a new dialog will open, in which the samples (if any) will be displayed, and a field allowing to create a new sample. After expanding the field, we are able to complete the form and add a new sample.

If there are samples, we can view and edit them:

Mobile application:

- Tap on the sample you want to preview to expand the sample information.

- If you want to edit the sample, tap on the white "Edit" button - after this action a form with editable fields will appear.

- If you want to delete a sample, tap on the black "Delete" button.

Desktop application:

- Click on an object on the map to open the identification window - To view samples for an object, click the samples icon: on the left side of the identification window.
- If there are no samples for this object, the following message will appear:
- Otherwise, the sample window will open, by default all samples will be collapsed. To expand a sample, click on this symbol: next to the sample name.

It is possible to create sample reports - both for the field and desktop version, it is possible to send the report by e-mail, download it to the current device or both.

3.14 User views

Users can add so-called views. Each view has a unique name, extent of the map and selected layers. User with administrator rights can add a global view, visible to all users, by default, views are only available to the user who created them.

To create a new view, click the "Add New View" button, then drag the map to the extent you want it to be stored in the new view, and give a name for the view. If you have administrator rights, you can check the "Set as global" option. This will bring up this view all users in this project.
WARNING: if a global view previously existed for this project, it will be changed to normal view - only the view owner will have access to it.

To switch between views, just click on the name of the view you want to move to the extent of the map. By clicking on the button with a pencil: we can edit the view - we can change the name, set a new position of the map, update layers for view, and delete the view.

3.15 Road Reference

The plugin allows the user to add objects to point and linear layers in relation to the road based on its reference number.
To add such an object, click on the icon . Then a dialog box will appear.

• Geometry type: Point
After selecting the geometry type, enter the reference number of the road and choose the target layer from the available list.

Then press the "OK" button.


• Geometry type: Line
For the "Line" geometry type, enter the start point, end point, and search radius. Then choose one of the available layers.
NOTE! The default search radius is 380cm with the option to increase it to 1000cm. If the road is beyond the user-specified range, a message will be displayed.


Then confirm with the "OK" button.

After confirmation, the view will be set to the location where the object was added.

3.16 Map printing

To access the map printing tool, click on the printer icon in the top menu:
The printing settings window will open, where you can give a title, description, choose a format, map scale, print resolution, and rotate the map by specifying the number of degrees. The user can adjust the map area for printing by clicking and holding the left mouse button on the light blue rounded corners.

Additionally, the user can send the generated print to their email inbox.

3.17 Context menu

"Context menu" for objects on the map is a tool that enables editing object vertices, editing object attributes, or removing an object from the map.

The context window for the object (objects) can be opened in two ways. Press the right mouse button in a point on the map where the objects are located:


As you can see in the picture above, when you hover over the object identifier - it is highlighted on the map, so we know which object the given action will apply to.
Or press the right mouse button in the attribute table for the object (for multiple objects, you must select the objects by holding down the "Ctrl" key).
Below we will present all available actions.
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3.17.1 Edit vertices

From the list of available context menu tools, select "Edit Vertices" as shown in the example above.
We can notice that when we click on the table rows - the selected vertex is shown.
Additionally, after making any changes, the result will be shown in the preview mode.

If you are satisfied with the changes, click "Save".

3.17.2 Edit attributes

From the list of available tools in the context menu, select "Edit Attributes", as shown in the example above.
As a result, a window with a form will be displayed. Edit the fields that interest you, then click "Save".

3.17.3 Delete object

Select "Delete Object" from the list of available tools, as shown in the example above.
A confirmation message will appear at the top of the screen, click "OK" to delete the object.

3.17.4 Object Buffer

To create an object buffer, you need to create an object on the map. Then, open the objects context menu by right-clicking on it and select the "Object Buffer" option.
After selecting this option, a dialog window will appear where you need to enter the buffer value (in meters).
For multiple objects, there is an option to merge the results into a single object. To activate this, check the corresponding box in the dialog window and click OK.

3.17.5 Generate Triangles

To generate triangles, you first need to create an object or objects on the map.
Then, on the created object, open the context menu by right-clicking on the object and select the "Generate Triangles" option.
NOTE! Triangle generation is possible with any type of geometry, but for points, there must be at least three, and for lines, it must have at least three vertices.

3.17.6 Generate Profile

To generate a profile, right-click on the created object and open the context menu.
Then select the option Generate Profile. In the dialog box, provide parameters such as density (how often the profile should be generated in meters) and start generation (the distance from the beginning of the geometry where the first profile should be located).
After configuring, click the OK button.

3.17.7 Line from Polygon

To generate a polygon from a line, create a line on the map with at least three vertices.
Then open the context menu and select the option Line from Polygon.

3.17.8 Common Points

To generate common points, select the geometries. Then right-click to open the context menu and select the option Common Points.

3.17.8 Line Extension

To extend a line, create a geometry from the line layer on the map. Then, in the context menu, select the option Line Extension.
A dialog box will appear. In the dialog box, enter the distance by which the line should be extended and check the direction field.
After clicking the OK button, the line will be extended according to the provided parameters.

3.17.9 Parallel Line

To create a parallel line, you need to create an object from the linear layer. Then, right-click and select Parallel Line from the context menu. A dialog box will appear, where you should specify the distance (in meters) from the object and the side on which the line should be created. After clicking the OK button, the line will be generated.

3.17.10 Find Intersection Point

To find an intersection point for lines, select two lines and open the context menu. Then choose the option Find Intersection Point.

3.17.11 Polygon from Line

To generate a polygon from a line, create a polygon on the map.
Then open the context menu and select the option Polygon from Line.

3.17.12 Change Line Direction

To change the direction of a line, select the lines on the map and open the context menu. Then choose Change Direction from the available options.

3.18 Photo objects

So that all objects depicting photos are marked with .
There are three types of photo objects:

3.19 Importer

"Importer" is a tool that allows you to import layers into RigelMap. Currently supported file formats:

• DXF
• PQIDAT
• CSV
• GML
• KOF
• TXT

• Through the file explorer,
• drag and drop.

3.20.1 DXF

- Whether the file should be imported as a single layer (this option is required if the file contains more than 10 layers)
- Choose the file coordinate system and check the file extent in the selected coordinate system (click the "Show extent" button and then choose the coordinate system)
- Choose the layers to be imported and their geometry types
- Choose the target group name
- Scaling (optional) - this functionality allows the user to choose the scale units for the imported DXF file. Meters (default) and millimeters are available

3.20.2 PQIDAT

- Choose the target group name
After clicking the "Import" button and the import operation is successfully completed, the layers will appear in the tree:
The PQIDAT files are imported from the PQI380. It imports information about all the readings from the gauge such as asphalt density, operator, compaction etc.
The imported points are automatically assigned the road reference values from the NVDB API.

3.20.3 CSV/TXT

- Group - group to which the layer will be added,
- Layer name - name of the layer in the workspace,
- Delimiter (separator) - character or string of characters used to separate fragments of text in the given file,
- Number of header rows to skip - number of header rows that will be skipped when importing the file,
- First record has field names - data of the first record as field names.

- and filtering options.

- Choose the appropriate coordinate system for the file. To do this, in the X Coordinates and Y Coordinates fields, select the appropriate parameter from the list of available options.

- "Show range" - After setting the coordinates, the "Show range" option will be unlocked. Click on it to display a yellow field as shown in the picture below.

- Display object preview - click on the magnifying glass icon in the table below.

- An icon in green means that the object is displayed in the preview, while a gray one means that the object is invisible.

- Choose the target group for the imported layer. When expanding the selection field, the available groups will appear. Before importing, you can add a new group by clicking on the plus icon.

After configuring the file, click the "Import" button

The layer will be added to the tree and the imported objects will be visible on the map.

3.20.4 GML

- Choose the appropriate layers and available geometries

- Choose the appropriate coordinate system. You can check whether the coordinate system is suitable for the file by clicking the "Show range" button.

Then to import the layer, click "Import".

3.20.5 KOF

Browse available layers and their geometry types

Add a layer to an existing layer. To select a layer to which we want to add a new one, expand the selection field and select the layer.

Add a layer to an existing layer using the layer code - to do this, proceed as shown below.

Choose the coordinate system (you can use the "Show range" option to check which coordinate system is suitable).

After performing these operations, click the "Import" button. The objects will be added to the layer and will be visible on the map

3.20.6 XML

- Browse available layers and their geometry types
- Add or skip 2D lines

- Create additional layers based on codes.
- Choose coordinate system (to check which coordinate system is suitable, you can use the "Show extent" option).
- After performing these operations, click the "Import" button. Objects will be added to the layer and will be visible on the map.

3.21 Export data

Export is a tool that allows you to quickly save data in your chosen format. Data export can be done for the entire directory as well as for individual layers and their objects.
To export data, right-click on a group/layer/features and select:

1. for Poland:.
   • PL 2000/5
   • PL 2000/6
   • PL 2000/7
   • PL 2000/8
   • PL 1992
   • WGS84


2. for Norway:.
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 5
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 6
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 7
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 8
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 9
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 10
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 11
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 12
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 13
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 14
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 15
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 16
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 17
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 18
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 19
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 20
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 21
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 22
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 23
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 24
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 25
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 26
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 27
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 28
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 29
   • ETRS89 / NTM zone 30
   • EUREF89 UTM zone 31
   • EUREF89 UTM zone 32
   • EUREF89 UTM zone 33
   • EUREF89 UTM zone 34
   • EUREF89 UTM zone 35
   • EUREF89 UTM zone 36

3.21 WMS Layer Handling

The WMS Layer Management tool allows users to add, customize, and manage data from WMS services. Users can easily:

3.21.1 Adding WMS Layers

To add WMS layers to the project, click on the plus icon in the layer tree menu and select Add WMS Layers.


Next, enter the URL in the field with the source link and click the Connect button.


It will establish a connection to the service, and a window with available layers will open. The window offers four options:

3.21.2 Managing WMS Layers

3.21.3 Object Identification

The identification tool allows users to utilize geospatial data provided by WMS services.
To identify objects, set the layer as active. Then, select the identification tool (for more information, refer to 3.11) and click on the map.

3.22 Permalink

Permalink allows sharing the view of a project with currently selected layers. To generate a permalink, click on the icon.
Then, a window with a link to the view will be opened.



After clicking the "Copy" button, the link will be copied, and clicking on the link will redirect the user to the view.

3.23 Project settings in application

To open the Projects tab in the work field, select the pencil icon in the top left corner.

A window will open where you can manage project editing, NVDB settings, Datafangst settings, and choose the default layer.

All changes will be saved after clicking Save button. In addition, for the correct operation of the application, recommended is refreshing the page - click the "YES" button.

3.24 User settings in application

To access the user account settings in the application field, click on the user name or cogwheel logo in the top left corner of the screen.
A window with settings will open, divided into two tabs. The first tab contains the same settings as in point 2.1.1
In the second tab, you can manage the GIS portal settings. More details can be found in point 2.1.2
All changes will be saved after clicking Save. In addition, to ensure proper operation of the application, recommended is refreshing the page.

3.25 Handling and managing GML layers

RigelMap offers full support for GML layers, which means that users can import, export, and edit GML data conveniently and efficiently. Users can freely import GML layers, create new GML layers, and also export existing layers to this format.

3.25.1 Adding GML layers to the project

To add a GML layer from a schema, click the plus icon in the layer tree and select Add GML Layers.

A window with available GML schemas will appear. Then, choose one of the available schemas.
After selecting a schema, the layers available for that schema will be displayed on the right side. Select the layers, provide a group name, and then add them by clicking the Add button. NOTE! To select all layers, you can use the Select All button.

The added layers will be placed in the layer tree under a group with the name provided by the user.

3.25.2 Managing GML layers

Right-clicking on a GML group will display the available options:

4. RigelMap mobile

4.1 Start RigelMap and prepare correction receipts

To start the GNSS antenna, press and hold the start button until the LED light turns on.
Then, launch the RigelMap application on your device, selecting: (The application can be downloaded: RigelMap)
To select the antenna, click on the icon in the black field at the bottom of the screen. Then select the antenna you have. This will open the connection settings for the selected antenna. Connection procedures may vary depending on the antenna and are described in the following sections.

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After launching the RigelMap application, click on the Bluetooth button (it is used to connect/disconnect with the receiver) on the CHCNAV i73 antenna as shown below.

A list of available Bluetooth devices will expand. Select the device to be connected with from "Paired devices".
If the device has not been paired, select the device from those available in "Visible devices" and click "Pair"

A message will appear with information on which device the application is connecting to.

There are four types of connection statuses between the application and the antenna:

- not connected

- receiver signal lost

- user has disconnected from the receiver

- receiver correctly connected to the application

and an additional location icon will appear with the signal status:

- no fixes

- getting fixes

- correcting position

- position with fixes

If the Bluetooth icon has turned green and the following message appeared: the user needs to configure the NTRIP settings.
After pressing the location button, the NTRIP configuration form will appear. The form must be filled with the required information.

After providing all the information, click on the sign: and select the appropriate "Mountpoint"

then click the diskette button ("Save").
A connection status message will appear.
In case the user already has a configured connection with NTRIP, after clicking on the location icon, a panel with available configurations will open.

The user can also efficiently manage the configurations he's using at a given moment. To do this, click on the logo:
and the user will be redirected to the list of available configurations.

Each configuration can be edited by clicking on the icon with the key.

IMU Calibration

Ability to calibrate the IMU is available after obtaining the GPS status: .
Then the IMU status button will appear. After clicking the button
a popup with animation showing the calibration process will appear.

Then follow the instructions.
Once properly calibrated, the status will be set to "In use".

WARNING! Each time the calibration button is pressed, the IMU activity status changes.

Rigel GNX8 Settings

Hi-Target V100 Settings

4.2 Login

To log in to RigelMap, enter the assigned personal username and password in the login panel. If the user does not have a user account, they should contact support.
Then select a project from the list.
The speed of the internet connection is crucial for the speed of loading the map image. If there is moderate or weak network coverage, turning off raster background maps can be helpful.

4.3 Setting up the mobile device

4.3.1 Settings

4.3.2 Main menu

The main menu allows the user to digitize objects on the map, identify them, and more.

To open the menu, press the pencil icon, .
To select a layer, click on the layers icon, and a window with a choice of layers in the group will appear:

- After selecting the layer, the measuring tool will be automatically activated. To take a measurement, tap the button located above the pencil icon.

WARNING: Not all features are available without location enabled!

- Labels next to specific buttons show the currently selected layer/tool in square brackets. To change the layer/tool, tap the button.

Changing tools:

Tap the tools icon (may vary depending on the selected tool)
Then select the tool.

4.4 Layer tree

To display the layer tree in the mobile application, tap on the layers icon:
By default, all groups are collapsed. To expand a group, simply tap on it. If a group is already expanded, tapping on it will collapse it. Tapping on a layer will toggle its visibility.

To change the order of layers, press the button: , which allows you to freely move layers and groups. While dragging layers/groups, a potential new position for the layer/group will be displayed. If the line suggesting the new position is green, it means that the layer/group can be placed there. Otherwise, if the position is impossible, the line will turn red.

After making all the changes, if they need to be saved, press the save button: next to the "Layers" header.

4.4.1 Adding layers

Adding layers in the mobile application is done in the same way as in the desktop application. First, expand the menu by tapping this button:
Then tap on an option

A new dialog will appear on the screen where we can name the layer, select its type, visibility depending on the map scale, give it a label, style it and add object codes.



After filling in all the required fields, click "OK". The added layer will be displayed in the layers tree.

4.4.2 Adding groups

Pull down the menu (as described in 3.4.1) and select

A new dialog will appear on your screen where you need to enter a new group name.



After naming the group, tap "OK". The added group will be displayed in the layer tree.

4.4.3 Deleting layers/groups

Select from the drop-down menu or

In both cases, the layers/groups that can be deleted will be displayed on the right side. Select the layer/group to be deleted.

WARNING: Groups that contain layers cannot be deleted! Delete all layers first so that you can delete the group.



Confirm the deletion of the layer/group by clicking "Yes".

4.4.4 Editing layers

To edit a layer, select an option and tap on the layer you want to edit.

As when adding layers, a window will pop up that allows you to change the label, style and codes of object.



After editing the data for the layer, tap "OK" to save the changes.

4.4.5 Custom fields

To manage custom fields, select "Custom Fields" from the menu. From this window, the user can add, delete, and edit fields. To add a new field, click on "Add".


In the "Field Name" field, enter the name, and in the "Field Type" field, select the type. There are three types of fields to choose from: text, numeric, and lists.



If the field type is a list, you need to add selection options by clicking on the "Add New Option" button.



All added fields will be visible in the management window.


Custom fields of the selected layer are visible in the identification window, object add/edit form, and attribute table.

4.5 Prepare the measuring sequence

To enable location, click , this will activate the location panel visibility, which will contain information such as:

Height - provided in meters,

Quality - (CQ) provided in centimeters,

GPS Status - signal type,

NVDB - reference to the road,

Additional information,

Receiver height and battery level,

Receiver tilt and its status.

4.6 Measurement of objects

To start measuring, place the pole in the correct position. Then tap on the on the screen. After taking the measurement, you need to enter the properties of the measured object.

4.6.1 Polygon / Area OFFSET

To create points in a polygon/area where GPS signal is weak, e.g., near buildings, you need to measure two points (where GPS signal is available) indicating the direction in which the new point is to be created and then enter the distance from the second point to the new point (e.g., at the wall), and the function will create a point in the area. To use this function, follow these steps:

1. Press the "OFFSET" button. Now the user is in "SHIFT" mode and should measure two points that determine the direction.


2. Then measure the first point in the direction where the new area/polygon should be located.


3. Measure the second point in the direction where the new point should be measured in the area/polygon. A line showing the direction will be displayed for a second.


4. Then manually measure the distance from the second last measured point to the location where the new area/polygon point should be located. Enter the result and press "Create Point".
HINT: If the user is aiming at a wall, they can use a laser meter.


5. A new point in the area/polygon has now been created.

4.6.2 Quick photo

This feature allows you to quickly and easily save images with position and description. To use this function, follow these steps:

For linear and polygon layers, the user has the option to add a rotation angle relative to other objects. To enable "photo angle," go to settings and switch it on.

Then choose the appropriate layer and press the camera icon.

4.6.3 Quick Measurement

This feature allows you to quickly measure point objects. The user sets the attributes for all measured points, so he is not asked to enter them when digitizing a single point.

To start the "Quick Measure" mode, tap on this icon:
A standard window with a form will appear on the screen, just like in the case of regular adding of objects.


Fill in the properties you are interested in, then click "Set Attributes".
If the icon turns green, it means that "Quick Measure" has been turned on. From now on, all measured points will have the attributes you've set.

WARNING: If there is a digit at the end of the name, it will be incremented by 1.

To turn off the "Quick Measure" mode, again - just tap this icon

4.7 Identification

The identification tool allows previewing information about the selected object.

4.7.1 Object identyfication

If you want to identify objects near your current location, follow these steps:

- Enable the position if you haven't already done so by selecting
- Then open the main menu by tapping the pencil icon and select

The results panel will appear on the right.

4.7.2 Object identyfication for WMS layers

To identify objects from external WMS layers, add a WMS layer to the project.
Learn more about adding WMS layers in 3.21.1.
If the layer visible on map, click on the map at the desired location. Then, an "Information" panel with layers and their objects will be displayed. Clicking on the plus icon next to the selected object will expand the list of attributes for that object.

4.8 Stakeout

In RigelMap, the user has the ability to stake out existing objects. Simply select the point feature from the list or search for it on the map.

4.8.1 Staking a point

1. After selecting the point feature, there is also the option to manually enter the coordinates of the point.
2. Then select the antenna height, antenna type, and coordinate system as described in 3.3.1.
3. Next, click on the map image to return to the map. To activate the position, click
4. After selecting the point to stake out, the properties screen will appear with a "Go to" button.
5. After selecting it, a highlighted box with text will appear in the lower left corner of the screen "Low accuracy!" if you have accuracy> 5 cm or green ,if the accuracy is <5 cm. The point name, distance in meters to the selected point, direction in degrees to the point, and height difference (∆H) are displayed in the same window.
6. At the same time, a single black line with an arrow is displayed on the map to the selected point. As the user moves, the values will change as they get closer or further away from the selected point. A good practice is to end the stakeout by measuring a new point as documentation, which can be evaluated later, if necessary.

4.8.2 Staking a line

To stakeout to a line, hold down on the object and select Stakeout from the context menu.


The selected object/segment will be highlighted in green, and a black arrow will indicate the nearest distance to the edge of the object. Information about the distance from our location is displayed at the starting and ending vertices of the segment.


Warning! In situations where the user is positioned outside the object in a way that prevents interpolation of their position onto the object segment at a right angle, the beginning and end of the line will be enhanced with pink auxiliary lines. In such cases, the distance to these auxiliary lines is displayed.


Auxiliary lines can be toggled on/off by pressing the icon as shown in the image.
To finish the stakeout, press the flag icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.

4.8.3 Staking a polygon

When staking out to a polygon, the procedure is the same as when staking out to points and lines.
If the user is outside the object, its outline will be highlighted in red and a black arrow will indicate the way from the users location to the nearest edge.

If the user is inside the object, the nearest edge will be highlighted in green.

During stakeout, the following information is displayed in the information panel:

4.9 Adding features

RigelMap application allows manually adding objects to layers of any type of geometry without the need for a GPS antenna.

4.9.1 Points

To create a point, select a point layer from the list of available layers.

Then, click on the map where the object should be placed. After clicking, an information panel with the Add button will appear.


After clicking the "Add" button, a form with object fields will be displayed.


After filling up the form, confirm with the Save button.

4.9.2 Lines

To add an object to a linear layer, select a layer from the list of available layers.

Then, click on the map where the starting vertex should be and click Add on the information panel. Repeat this for each subsequent vertex.


To finish and save the created line, click on the floppy disk icon.

4.9.3 Polygons

To add an object to a polygonal layer, select a layer from the list of available layers.

Then, click on the map where the vertex should be created and click Add on the information panel. Repeat this for each subsequent vertex.


To save the object, click on the floppy disk icon.

4.10 Map printing

To go to the map printing tool, pull down the tools menu, and then select:
A yellow rectangle which defines the print range of the map will appear on the screen.
In the upper left corner of the print range there is a name of the selected print template, and in the lower right corner there is currently selected scale.

Changing the template

Changing the scale

Print settings

4.11 Context menu in mobile application

As in the case of a desktop application, the user can use the so-called "Context menu". For the window to appear, hold your finger on the object(s) on the map. Currently available tools are shown below.

4.11.1 Add part

WARNING: This tool applies to polygon geometry only.

Hold your finger on the screen to open the context menu. If there is more than one object in the hold area, choose the object you are interested in and it will be highlighted on the map, then tap "Add part". Then measure the area you want to add to an existing object on the map. After the measurement is complete, tap the save button to save the changes.

4.11.2 Stakeout

To start stakeout, hold your finger on the object. A context menu will appear where you must select the "Stakeout" option.

4.11.3 Change object height

To change the height of an object, enable the context menu by long-pressing on the selected object. Then, select Change height option.

In the displayed window, enter the desired height (in meters) of the object. Then apply the changes with the OK button.

4.11.4 Creating line from points

To create a line from points, press and hold on the selected object from the point layer. Then, choose Create line from the available options.

After clicking, a layer selection window will appear.

Next, to add a vertex to the line, hold on the object and choose Add to line.
While creating a line from points, the user can manually add vertices (learn more about line creation in 4.9.2) as well as from GPS antenna position (learn more in 4.6).
Added vertices can be removed by clicking on the minus icon.
To finish creating the line and save the object, click on the floppy disk icon.

4.12 Tracking

The "Tracking" tool enables automated addition of points for linear and areal geometries. For point layers, new objects are added automatically.

ATTENTION! The user has the ability to set the accuracy threshold. This means that if the accuracy in the information panel drops below the set threshold (default 10 cm), tracking will not start, and the user will be notified with a message. If the accuracy drops below the accuracy threshold while tracking is enabled, tracking will be interrupted.


To start "Tracking", select a layer where the data will be added. After selecting the layer, click on "Tracking – start".


Next, define the minimum distance for data collection.
NOTE! The minimum distance does not mean that the data will be collected exactly at the specified interval. The precision of adding a point based on distance depends on the user's movement speed and the type of antenna used, particularly the antenna sampling frequency expressed in Hertz.


NOTE! "Tracking" cannot be used if the "mean value" function is active, and vice versa – this is indicated by a message.


Depending on the target layer, data will be collected in different ways:

5. NVDB and Datafangst module

5.1 Nasjonal vegdatabank (NVDB)

Activating the service

Favorite objects and their properties

NVDB mode

Filtering "NVDB" objects and managing their views

Digitalization

Copying and editing NVDB objects

5.2 Datafangst

Activating the service

Datafangst Mode

Filtering "Datafangst" objects and managing their views

Digitalization

Copying and editing objects

6. Machines

The RigelMap application provides support for working with asphalt pavers, excavators, and compactors by properly configuring (calibrating) the machine in the RigelMap mobile application.

6.1 Asphalt Paver

Operating the asphalt paver allows collecting data from two GNSS receivers simultaneously. This enables the user to monitor real-time information about the poured asphalt surface, the angle of the paver slope, and the length of its arms. While working with the asphalt paver, data can be collected using appropriate offsets relative to the left/right receivers and the poured asphalt, which can be configured from within the mobile application.
For proper use of the asphalt paver, two GNSS receivers (CHCNAV) are required. This results in displaying two information panels and two cursors with receiver positions on the map.
Warning! When using the asphalt paver, only the polygon layer collects data from two receivers; for points and lines, data is collected from the left receiver only!

Technical Information:

• Data is collected from two receivers simultaneously at a frequency of 10HZ.
• The receivers use the same account for NTRIP.
• During asphalt collection, the collected surface area is visible in real-time in m² (2D).

6.1.1 Configuration

To configure the asphalt paver, press the Machines icon and add a new one or select/edit an existing one from the list.
The machine list has a filtering function based on the department to which the machine is assigned.
To do this, click the icon and select the department/departments.
The filter is also active in the device selection window. With an active filter, an icon next to the Machines icon will display the filter icon.


In the configuration view, the user can adjust the following parameters:

• machine name (required),
• machine description,
• department (from the selection list),
• A1, A2 - antenna height,
• B1, B2 - longitudinal offset,
• C1, C2 - lateral (side) offset.

6.1.2 Connection

Connection with two GNSS antennas is possible after selecting one of the available asphalt paver configurations. It is also essential to assign antennas and correction server configurations for both left and right antennas. This can be done by clicking on the left or right card visible below.
More about connecting to receivers in 4.1.

Filling in all parameters enables connecting to the antenna by clicking on the Enable button. Changes in connection status will be indicated by messages available at the bottom of the screen:

6.1.3 Fieldwork

When using the asphalt paver, two information panels are displayed on the map (for the left receiver and for the right receiver). Additionally, two position cursors and information such as:

• distance between receivers,
• tilt angle between receivers,
• m² of collected surface (when working with a polygon layer)

6.2 Compactor

6.3 Excavator