Saving Layer Changes to the Original Data Source

To save layer changes to the original source file:

Note:    These commands are only available for shapefiles, GeoDatabase files, KML/KMZ files that were created by TerraExplorer (by exporting a layer or project to KML/KMZ), and WFS-T. A WFS service with transactions (WFS-T) allows WFS clients to apply edits (inserts, deletes and updates) to the data in the source database through the WFS service. See “Export to KML/KMZ” in the “Basic Concepts” chapter for more information on exporting to KML/KMZ.  

§  In the Project Tree, right-click the required layer and select Save Layer from the shortcut menu.

or

§  On the Feature Layer tab, in the Load and Save group, click Save Layer.

A warning dialog is displayed cautioning you that you are about to modify the original source file. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel.