Data management

Each map layer is represented by several files that store the data and associated information (header, color table, categories). To manage the data layers (list, copy, delete, rename) use the

g.*     commands

To list the raster files in your LOCATION use:

g.list rast

To copy a vector file from the PERMANENT MAPSET to your MAPSET (so that you can modify it);

g.copy vect=roads@PERMANENT,roads1

To add MAPSET student to your search list

g.mapsets

MAPSET SEARCH LIST UTILITY     LOCATION: nclidarspft    MAPSET: helena

Your mapset search list:
helena <1>, PERMANENT <2>

Available mapsets:
 1 helena           2 PERMANENT        3 student        

Hit RETURN to keep current list, or enter a new list of mapsets
(enter the numbers before the mapset name, or the names themselves)
    (to ADD to end of list, use + . . .)
    (to DELETE from list, use - . . .)
    ('+' or '-' must be followed by space)

new list> + 3 

Mapset search list set to
 helena PERMANENT student