# Explore vector data

#### Overview

You can explore vector data in Ellipsis Drive using multiple tools that help you inspect features, review activity, and understand dataset history.

These tools are available directly within the vector layer viewer.

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<summary>1️⃣  Property table</summary>

The property table provides a tabular view of feature attributes currently visible in the map view.

You can:

* browse attribute values per feature
* locate features directly from the table

**'Go to feature'**\
Select a row to focus the corresponding feature in the map view.

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<summary>2️⃣  Message feed</summary>

The message feed shows notes and communication linked to specific features.

This is useful for collaboration and contextual feedback on spatial data.

**'Show on map'**\
Highlights all features associated with messages in the current view.

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<summary>3️⃣  Change log</summary>

The change log provides a history of modifications applied to features within the layer.

It logs:

* feature additions
* edits
* deletions
* user attribution

This allows you to track how a dataset has evolved over time.

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<summary>4️⃣  Feature history</summary>

Feature history provides version-level access to individual features.

You can:

* view previous versions of a feature
* compare changes over time
* restore earlier versions when needed

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**Related actions**

For editing vector data, refer to the [Edit vector data](https://docs.ellipsis-drive.com/working-with-vector-data/edit-vector-data) section.
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