Add an Alias

You can add an alias to assets, features, or objects in one of the following ways:

  1. Select either the Features, Objects, or Others options to view a list of assets listed by Code and Description.
  • Features: Lists GIS features that have been defined.
  • Objects: Lists GIS objects that have been defined.
  • Others: Lists other assets that have been defined.

TIP: You can filter the list of records displayed. See Filter Records for more information.

  1. Select an item to view its aliases.

The Configuration panel displays all of the asset's aliases.

  1. To add a new alias for the selected asset, click Add record, enter the Alias, and click Add.

Use the Services option to view a list of services in the database. When a service is selected, the Options panel displays a list of layers that are a part of the service and the asset that each layer resolves to (if any).

  1. Select Services.

TIP: You can filter the list of records displayed. See Filter Records for more information.

  1. Select a service from the Services drop-down list.

  1. Select an Asset and Layer.

The Configuration panel displays all of the asset's aliases as well as the Layer Asset the asset is associated with.

  1. To add a new alias for the selected asset, click Add record, enter the Alias, and click Add.
  2. To select a different asset for the selected layer, select a new asset from the Select asset for this layer drop-down list.