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Layers

Layers organize features on the map into logical groups. Each layer can contain multiple features and can be shown or hidden independently. Use layers to separate different types of facilities, reference data, or background information within a project.

Prerequisites​

  • You must have an open project (see Projects)
  • You must have the ProjectUser role or higher to create and modify layers

Layer types​

When creating a layer, select a type:

  • QD Visible — features on this layer are included in quantity-distance (QD) analysis calculations
  • Background Layer — features on this layer are for reference only and are not included in analysis

How to add a layer​

  1. In the Feature Layers sidebar, click the + (add) button

    Add Feature Layer panel with Layer Name and Layer Type fields

  2. Enter a Layer Name

  3. Select a Layer Type (QD Visible or Background Layer)

  4. Click the + button next to the layer title to add it

The new layer appears in the Feature Layers sidebar.

How to toggle layer visibility​

Each layer in the sidebar has a checkbox next to its name. Uncheck a layer to hide its features on the map. Check it again to make them visible.

Feature Layers sidebar showing the Facilities layer with visibility checkbox and menu button

How to manage a layer​

Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) next to a layer name to access layer options:

Layer context menu showing Sort, Export, Rename Layer, and Remove Layer options

  • Sort — reorder features within the layer
  • Export — export the layer data to an external file
  • Rename Layer — change the layer name
  • Remove Layer — delete the layer and all its features from the project
danger

Removing a layer permanently deletes all features on that layer. This action cannot be undone.

How to import a layer​

  1. In the Feature Layers sidebar, click the upload icon (arrow pointing up)
  2. Select a file to import (supported formats include shapefiles and GeoJSON)
  3. Configure import settings and confirm

You can also import layers from the toolbar Apps menu by selecting Import.