Views

Aurora Views are derived datasets created by filtering an existing dataset using attribute conditions.

A View contains only the features that match the defined criteria and is stored as a new Aurora dataset.

Overview

A View is created from:

  • Source dataset

  • Attribute filter conditions

  • Logical operators (AND / OR)

The result is a new dataset representing a subset of the original data.

Views are used to isolate, analyze, and visualize specific portions of a dataset without modifying the source.

Creating a View

Views are created from the dataset More Actions ? Create View operation.

The Create View dialog allows you to:

  • Select source dataset

  • Name the new dataset

  • Define filter conditions

  • Combine conditions with AND / OR

  • Create the derived dataset

Filter Conditions

Each condition includes:

  • Field

  • Data type

  • Operator

  • Value

Examples:

  • population = 10000

  • land_use = Residential

  • shape_area = 500000

  • zoning IN Commercial

Multiple conditions can be combined.

Logical Operators

Conditions can be combined using:

  • AND ? feature must satisfy all conditions

  • OR ? feature may satisfy any condition

This allows complex subset definitions.

Resulting Dataset

When a View is created:

  • A new Aurora dataset is generated

  • Only matching features are included

  • Geometry and attributes are preserved

  • Dataset appears in catalog

  • Lineage to source dataset is retained

The View behaves like any other Aurora dataset.

Typical Uses

Views are commonly used for:

  • Filtering by attribute ranges

  • Selecting thematic subsets

  • Creating analysis inputs

  • Preparing dashboard datasets

  • Defining study populations

  • Segmenting large datasets

  • Building category-specific layers

Examples:

  • Parcels > 1 acre

  • Cities with population > 50k

  • Commercial zoning areas

  • Roads by classification

  • Buildings by height range

Relationship to Source Dataset

Views do not modify the original dataset.

The source dataset remains unchanged.

The View represents a filtered copy that can be independently:

  • Mapped

  • Charted

  • Analyzed

  • Used in dashboards

  • Used in pipelines

Relationship to Dataset Operations

Views are one of the core dataset derivation tools in Aurora.

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