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The Layer Properties window contains all of the settings that pertain to a single layer on your map. This overview will explain each of the options.
For an overview of how layers and maps work, see the
Maps & Layers topic.
1 - Accessing Layer Properties
The Layer Properties window can be accessed by clicking the
Properties option from the Layer's button on the
Map Layers Dialog.
 Open Layer Properties from the Layer Button menu |
2 - General Tab
The General Tab of the Layer Properties contains basic settings for the layer.
 Layer Properties, General Tab |
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Display Label
Name of the layer as it should display in the Map Layers Dialog.
Icon
Icon that displays on the layer button in the Map Layers Dialog. This can be changed to any valid image file (PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP).
Clicking Reset will revert to the original icon for this layer.
File Path
Location of the layer's dataset file.
Comments
General descriptions of the layer, its source, or its meaning.
Show in Legend
By default, only Dynamic layers are displayed in the Legend Dialog. Check this box to force a static layers to display as well.
Customize Map Display
Launches the GIS Display Editor for this layer.
Export Display Settings
Saves customizations to the GIS Display in a separate file (.ini) which can be shared along with the dataset to preserve changes to the default display.
NOTE: By default, any changes to the default display are saved to the Map project and will not affect other Maps using the same layer. Using this feature will enable all Maps to display the customizations.
Export Layer Definition
For advanced users, click this button to generate a Layer Definition file (.layer) to share layers with other users.
3 - Updates Tab
The Updates Tab contains update options for Dynamic layers.
 Layer Properties, Updates Tab |
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Enable Updates For '...'
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