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Creating a Layer Based Trade Area

How do I create a catchment from a reference layer?

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  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • India
  • Philippines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • United States

What is a Layer Based Trade Area?

Layer Based Trade Areas allow you to create a catchment from predetermined geographic region (an area that shares certain characteristics, boundaries, or administrative divisions).

To create a Layer Based Trade Area, click on a pin or create and save a pin then open the catchment section.

  • Click 'Add' next to 'Layer based'

  • Select a census year and geographical area

  • Select individual areas by clicking each area OR
  • To select a large area, select 'Lasso' and use the left button on your mouse to select points on the map. Double click on the final point to lock in the area.
  • Name the catchment
  • Select ‘Create Catchment’