When attributes have value combinations, a catalog lets users select a combination from a list, defining all feature attributes at once.

For example, a "Cables" layer catalog might offer combinations like:

•Type A Cable:Voltage=120V, Conductor=Copper, Gauge=12 AWG

•Type B Cable:Voltage=240V, Conductor=Aluminum, Gauge=10 AWG

The catalog editor has two parts:

•Left: Catalog properties, attributes, and value combinations

•Right: Property dialog based on the selection

Catalog Properties, Columns, and Combinations

Define catalog properties:

•Name: Catalog name (referenced in schema definition)

•Recent count: Number of last selected entries listed at the top for fast access

•Sort Mode: Combination sort method

•Sort direction: Sorted combination direction

To add and manage columns:

1.Select Add Column to add a catalog column (appears at the right end).

2.Click the pen icon to open column properties.

3.Click the trash icon to delete a column.

To add and manage combinations:

1.Select Add Combination to create a new combination.

2.Specify column values, Enabled status, retired status, and description.

3.Click the trash icon in the last column to delete a combination.

Column Properties

Selecting a column displays its properties.

A column is a layer attribute. Properties match field properties in the schema editor. The name should match a layer attribute. Specify properties to define the catalog column appearance.

Catalog columns are always read-only. Changing the Readonly flag has no effect.