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Creating a Layer ​

Overview ​

Layers are always associated with a Dataset (with the exception of Markup Layers and temporary WMS layers). This means when creating a new layer, a Dataset is required.

Layers are only viewed/configured within the context of a map.

Creating Layers directly from Datasets ​

To create a new layer from an existing dataset: ​

  1. Go to Mapworks UI
  2. Click the Datasets Tab and search for the desired dataset
  3. Click the Create Layer "+" symbol

Creating a Layer

Alternatively: ​

  1. Go to Mapworks UI
  2. Click the Create Layer "+" symbol, or select the Layers Tab and click New

Adding a Layer

  1. Select a dataset from the drop-down list

Adding a Layer

  1. Click Create Layer

Adding a Layer

A layer can also be automatically created when a dataset is created.

See: Creating a Dataset

Adding Layers to Maps ​

If a layer has been created from a dataset, it can be added to a map from the Layer Library.

WMS layers can either follow that same prepared dataset/layer workflow and then be added from the Layer Library, or be added directly from a connection inside the map. Markup Layers are created only from within a map.