Dataset
To see details of the dataset referenced by the overlay, select Overlays > Dataset.You can also use the context menu (right-click on the Overlay and select Dataset > Properties.)
| For internal overlays | For RDBMS cursor datasets | |
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| Field | Description | |
| Name | The name of the dataset referred to by the overlay. | |
| Coordinates | The coordinate system in which the dataset items are defined. To view or edit the coordinate system drop down the combo-box list and click the right arrow. | |
| Feature Table | Feature table to be used for feature-coded items in this dataset. | |
| Scale | Default viewing scale for the dataset. This will affect how Text items convert their "point" heights into world sizes. | |
| Items | The number of items opened in the dataset. | |
| Memory (bytes) | Memory used by Cadcorp SIS Desktop 9.1 to store dataset items. | |
| Locked (only active for BDS overlays) | Checking the Locked tickbox makes you the owner of the dataset. If anyone else is using the dataset you will not be able to check the tickbox. | |
| Save Now (only active for BDS overlays) | Save a locked dataset that has been edited.  Related Topics |
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| Dataset Properties |
View or edit further dataset-specific information. |
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Here are examples of the properties displayed for a BDS and a Cadcorp Internal Dataset:
| BDS Dataset | Cadcorp Internal Dataset | |
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