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Introduction to Layer Manager Layers represent different datasets that can switched ‘on’ and ‘off’ according to users' preferences.  The Layer Manager allows users to select which datasets they wish to visualize and process. Choose which layers to view, sw...

Adding a new layer The data flow To create a new layer you need to import data (see below for supported formats). The process is as follows: Raw survey data is processed to create a file that's ready for import. The resulting file is imported into GRID...

Who can edit layers? The option to edit layers is available to users with the relevant permissions: contributors, admins and those who have been permitted to edit by their project admin. How to edit layers Click on the context menu (…). A menu will appe...

You can view layers that are stored in GRIDit in other systems (e.g. QGIS) using the WMS and WFS APIs. When using WMS & WFS to view data in another system, layer level access control cannot be enforced. External mapping tools & applications can access data v...

Background layers allow GRIDit users to view their data in different contexts.  By default, the ‘GRIDit background' layer is shown. This plain background puts your data in the foreground.  However, users can choose to view their data against a variety of bac...

A private layer can be created by uploading data, or as the result of a calculation within GRIDit. The private layers that you create are, by default, only visible from your account. You can choose to share your private layer with colleagues.  As with any ot...

Icon Tool Select FeaturesSelect features within a specific region on the map. MeasureMeasure the distance of a line or the surface of an area between two points. MarkerAdd a Marker location to the map with notes to identify a ...

Select features on a map to examine an object or area of interest in detail.  Clicking the tool opens a context menu for selecting the shape of the region.    Select options Choose whether you wish to view visible layers or all layers (including hidden la...

Icon Measure Tool Measure Area Measure Distance Clear measurements Measure Area The first click on the map sets the starting point. Each successive single click adds a point to the area polygon. Double clicking on ...

Burial assessment The Burial Assessment Tool checks the distance between a cable or pipeline and a single bathymetry layer. It adds the result as a (temporary) layer in the calculations group in the layer manager. The underlying data can be exported via the...

Overview of profile tools With our range of Profile Tools you can visualize the raster and vector data (Z values) as a line or a point in a profile graph. Monopiles and/or cables are included in the profile at the correct location. The tools depends on bat...

Overview of Tools Icon Descriptions Calculate raster Calculate the difference between a raster layer and a reference Calculate Volume Calculate the volume difference between bathymetry layers or against a reference level w...

The Marker tool allows users to mark a location/POI to the map with notes. The notes have two properties: title and description. The points are added to an existing marker layer. A new one will be created if none exists. Once created, it behaves like a standa...

The 3D Visualization tool allows the XYZ data to be examined as a pointcloud in a new browser tab. Users can by view, rotate, zoom in and zoom out.  The option can be loaded from the layer context menu. A layer can also be selected and loaded in the dialogue ...

Adjust how raster layers such as bathymetry layers are drawn on the map. Options Option Description Theme A theme sets the colors used in the scale. All raster layers are visualized using the same theme. Default themes are available but ...

Users can download a section of the map as a PDF. This tool can be used to print out any details from the project. Once the ‘Export Map' button is clicked, a menu will be displayed along with a rectangle on the map. The rectangle, which indicates the area on t...

All new releases are announced here.                                                                                                      GRIDit 2026.1 Available: 21 May 2026 Layer access can be restricted per layer. See documentation Added volume calcul...

You can use the Web Map Service (WMS) API in GRIDit to display a raster image in QGIS (support is limited to raster files). How to display GRIDit raster layers in QGIS In order to be able to import the WMS service into QGIS these steps need to be taken: ...