# VectorMapPoint

Features representing topographic objects and other concepts that have a point-based geometry.

<div align="center" data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="https://1897589978-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcNpJpLP8RROUaWVQo5ea%2Fuploads%2FKxNTgAQ7UPH4rs1eVMRA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ca17607c-acdb-464a-bc25-68199594ab2c" alt="UML diagram of the VectorMapPoint Feature Type, listing its five attributes. The feature type and its attributes are described in detail in the FeatureType VectorMapPoint table." width="315"><figcaption><p>UML diagram showing the VectorMapPoint Feature Type in the GML supply.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

## VectorMapPoint attributes

### point

A pair of easting and northing co-ordinates in metres, defining a horizontal location in the British National Grid spatial reference system.

* **Type:** GM\_Point
* **Length:** N/A
* **Multiplicity:** \[1]

### featureID

A unique feature identification. IDs will be retained between iterations but will not be version controlled.

* **Type:** CharacterString
* **Length:** 38
* **Multiplicity:** \[1]

### featureCode

A unique feature code to facilitate analysis and styling.

* **Type:** [FeatureCodeValue](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/products/maps-and-imagery-portfolio/os-vectormap-local/os-vectormap-local-technical-specification/feature-codes-and-descriptions)
* **Length:** 5
* **Multiplicity:** \[1]

### featureDescription

A description of the feature code.

* **Type:** [FeatureDescriptionValue](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/products/maps-and-imagery-portfolio/os-vectormap-local/os-vectormap-local-technical-specification/feature-codes-and-descriptions)
* **Length:** 60
* **Multiplicity:** \[1]

### orientation

The orientation of symbol features for cartographic placement. Given in tenths of a degree anticlockwise from due east (0–3599).

* **Type:** Angle
* **Length:** 4
* **Multiplicity:** \[1]