Label Templates

Introduction

Labels are an essential part of plan views, providing pilots with critical information linked to chart features. They enhance situational awareness by displaying key data—such as obstacle heights, navigation bearings, distances, and flight level limits—directly alongside feature symbols.

Most chart features include one or more labels. The type and content of a label depend on the feature it represents: - Obstacle (OBS) labels typically show obstacle height. - Route Segment (RSE/RSG) labels may include magnetic bearing, reverse magnetic bearing, total distance, and flight level limits.

To ensure consistency and efficiency, SmartGlobe uses Label Templates. A label template defines how feature data is formatted and rendered, including layout, alignment, styling, and visual appearance (such as borders and backgrounds).

Important: Labels in Rembrandt are stored as part of the chart. They are not automatically re-rendered when a chart is reopened. Updated templates are applied only when: - Creating a new chart - Placing a new feature - Changing the label template assigned to an existing label

Opening the Labels Templates dashboard

1. Open SmartGlobe / Rembrandt.

2. Select the Label Templates button.

fig. 262 – Label Templates button.

The Label Templates Dashboard is displayed, showing all available label templates.

fig. 263 – Label Templates dashboard.

Label Templates Dashboard Overview

Browsing Templates

• Use the vertical scroll bar to browse available templates.

• Use the horizontal arrows (← / →) at the bottom of the page to navigate between pages.

• Use the items-per-page dropdown to control how many templates are shown at once.

A screenshot of a computer AI-generated content may be incorrect.

fig. 264 – Horizontal arrow and charts per view selection.

Sorting and Filtering

The top horizontal bar provides sorting and filtering options:

fig. 265 – Categories and sort by options.

Category	Sort by option
Name	Alphabetical
Type	Alphabetical
Feature Type	Alphabetical
Is standard	Yes/No

fig. 266 – Categories and sort by options breakdown.

The Is Standard category is used to include standard items that are provided by the system. E.g. for each kind of label the system provides at least one standard Label Type.

Feature Type Selection

At the top of the page, use the Feature Type dropdown to filter templates by feature type.

This helps narrow the list to only those templates applicable to a specific feature (e.g. obstacles, route segments).

fig. 245 – Feature Type dropdown.

Search and Create Options

In the upper-right corner of the dashboard: - Use Search to quickly find a specific label template by name. - Select Create Label Template to create a new template.

fig. 244 –Search and Create Chart Type options.

Select the Search option to find specific label templates:

fig. 245 – Search input and result.

Label Template Options

Each label template provides a set of actions accessible via the ellipsis (⋯) menu. The available options depend on whether the template is a Standard or Non-Standard template.

Standard Label Templates

Standard label templates are provided by the system and cannot be edited or removed directly.

When selecting the ellipsis (⋯) for a standard label template, the following option is available:

• Duplicate

fig. 245 – Duplicate Standard Label Template.

Use this option to create a copy of the standard template that can be customized.

After selecting Duplicate, the chosen label template is copied and a confirmation message is displayed to indicate that duplication was successful.

Non-Standard Label Templates

Non-standard label templates are user-created or duplicated templates and provide additional management options.

When selecting the ellipsis (⋯) for a non-standard label template, the following options are available:

• Edit

• Duplicate

• Remove

fig. 245 – Non-standard label options.

Edit

Select Edit to modify an existing non-standard label template.

After selecting Edit:

1. The Edit Label Template page is displayed.

2. Update the required settings (alignment, offsets, HTML, CSS, etc.).

3. Choose one of the following actions:

• Update to save changes

• Preview to review the label appearance before saving

• Cancel to discard changes

Duplicate

Select Duplicate to create a copy of the selected label template.

After duplication:

1. The system creates a new label template with the same configuration.

2. A confirmation message is displayed indicating the duplication was successful.

This option is useful when creating variations of an existing template without starting from scratch.

Remove

Select Remove to delete a non-standard label template.

After selecting Remove:

1. A warning dialog is displayed requesting confirmation.

2. Confirm the action to permanently remove the template, or cancel to return without deleting.

Note: Removed label templates cannot be recovered. Ensure the template is no longer required before confirming removal.

Creating a Label Template (Step-by-Step)

Select Create Label Template to open the Create Label Template configuration page.

fig. 246 – Create Label Template input page.

Configuration Fields

The following settings are available when creating a label template:

Name

Choose a clear and descriptive name so other users can easily understand the template’s purpose.

fig. 247 – Create Label Template Name option.

Type

Select the label type from the dropdown list.

fig. 248 – Type dropdown.

Feature Alignment

• Feature Horizontal Alignment

• Feature Vertical Alignment

These settings control how the label aligns relative to the feature symbol.

fig. 248 – Feature Horizontal Alignment dropdown.

Label Alignment

• Label Horizontal Alignment

• Label Vertical Alignment

These settings control how content is aligned within the label itself.

fig. 248 – Label Horizontal Alignment dropdown.

Leader Line

Choose whether a leader line is used to connect the label to the feature.

fig. 248 – Leader line dropdown.

Orientation

Defines the label orientation relative to the feature.

fig. 248 – Orientation dropdown.

Offset X / Offset Y

Adjust the horizontal and vertical offset of the label position.

fig. 248 – Orientation dropdown.

HTML Configuration

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) defines the structure of the label content.

In simple terms, HTML tells the system: - What is text - What is a heading - What elements appear in the label

Use the HTML field to structure how feature data is displayed in the label.

fig. 248 – HTML input.

CSS Configuration

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) controls how the label looks.

CSS can be used to define: - Text color and font - Spacing and layout - Label size - Borders and backgrounds.

Use the CSS field to style the HTML content of the label.

fig. 248 – CSS input.

Previewing the Label

Select Preview to see how the label will appear based on the current HTML and CSS configuration.

Review alignment, readability, and styling before saving.

fig. 248 – Preview button.

Saving or Cancelling

• Select Save to create the new label template.

• Select Cancel to discard changes.

Once saved, the new label template appears in the Label Templates Dashboard and can be used when placing features on charts.