Moving Geometries From One Position To Another

You can use this method if the geometries on the map are not where they should be.

Step 1: Tools -> Move

Select the Tools menu and then click the Move button.

Step 2: Geometry Move Panel

The panel has two different types of use. The user can move a single geometry or an entire layer from the map, depending on his needs.

2.1. Move Selected Geometry on the Map

1. The used method should be Select Geometry on the Map.
2. To select the geometry to be moved, Click the button on the right and select geometry on the map.
3. To specify the point to be moved click the button on the right and select a point on the geometry.
4. To move the geometry to where it should click on the button on the right and then select a point on the map or enter if the coordinates of the new location are known. After this step, a preview of the geometry to be moved will be displayed on the screen. To finish the action click the Move Geometries button.

2.2. Moving All Geometries in a Layer

If you want to move all geometry in a layer, you can move it faster by selecting this existing layer.

1. The used method should be Select Existing Layer.
2. You can choose the layer you want to move from the list.
3. To specify the point to be moved click the button on the right and select a point on the geometry.
4. To move the geometry to where it should click on the button on the right and then select a point on the map or enter if the coordinates of the new location are known. After this step, a preview of the geometry to be moved will be displayed on the screen. To finish the action click the Move Geometries button.