Adding Layouts(Templates) to Project

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The Add Layouts to Project algorithm allows users to add multiple predefined print layouts (templates) to their QGIS project. It provides flexibility in selecting specific templates, customizing layouts, and automating layer integration into these templates. This tool is particularly useful for projects involving standardized maps, such as cadastral or survey maps.

Data Required

Column	Expecting Value (Description)	Type
Please select a template to add	Choose from a predefined list of templates to add to the project	Enum
Village Final Shape File	The shapefile representing the final village layer to be used in the selected template.	Vector Layer

Supported Templates

Template Name	Description
A3 LPM Template	Adds a layout with A3 LPM formatting.
A4 LPM Template	Adds a layout with A4 LPM formatting.
Stone Map Template	Creates a layout for stone maps in Telugu.
Village Map Template	Generates a layout with a village map, including legends and other annotations.
Traverse Map Template	Creates a layout for traverse mapping.
A4 Ground Validation Template	Adds a ground validation template for survey validation purposes.
A4 Acceptance Template	Adds a template for acceptance notices.
MCC A3 LPM Template	Specialized A3 LPM template with MCC-specific requirements.
MCC A4 LPM Template	Specialized A4 LPM template with MCC-specific requirements.

How to Use

1. Run the Algorithm

1. Open the Add Layouts to Project tool in the QGIS processing toolbox.
2. Choose a template from the "Please select a template to add" dropdown menu.
3. Select the Village Final Shape File layer.
4. Click Run to apply the selected template.

2. View and Customize the Layout

• The tool will create and add the selected layout to the Layout Manager in your QGIS project.
• Customize the layout as needed using the Layout Editor in QGIS.

Expected Results

• The selected layout is added to your project with the following details:
  • Predefined Formatting: Layouts are styled and formatted based on the selected template.
  • Integrated Data: The specified shapefile (Village Final Shape File) is used in the template's map items.
  • Atlas Support: For templates requiring multiple map outputs, atlas features are preconfigured.

Error Messages

Error	Description	Troubleshooting
Invalid Shape File	The selected Village Final Shape File is invalid or not a vector layer.	Verify the shapefile and ensure it is correctly loaded in the QGIS project.
Template File Missing	The template file for the selected layout is missing or inaccessible.	Check the plugin's assets folder for the required template files.
Layer Not Found	The tool could not find the required layer in the project.	Verify that the specified layer exists and is correctly named.

Supported Features

• Batch Processing: Run the algorithm for multiple shapefiles at once.
• Topology Validation: Ensures the layers used in templates are free of topology errors.
• Automatic Saving: Saves the QGIS project and associated layers during processing.

Tips for Best Results

1. Validate Layers
   Use QGIS's topology checker to ensure layers are valid and error-free before running the algorithm.

2. Atlas Customization
   For atlas-enabled templates, use the Atlas Panel in the Layout Editor to fine-tune the output.

3. Save Outputs
   Save the project after running the algorithm to preserve added layouts.