Add and remove layers

Before you can place shapes or objects on a map, you need to add one or more layers.

To add a layer, click the Add button in the Map tab on the ribbon and specify the settings in the Add New Layer dialog: all of the fields are described in the table below. These settings will determine the appearance of objects placed on the layer. In the example shown, polygons drawn on Layer 1 will be displayed as solid blue with a black border.

Field	Description
Layer Name	Names can contain up to 50 alphanumeric characters (special characters are not allowed). When you create a layer, it will be given a default name.
Layer Tags	Map Layer Tags are used to make layers visible in the Dashboard Map; the layers can be organized using Map Layer Tag Groups. See Map layer tags for more information. You can assign the same tag to multiple layers. Map Layer Tags are created and managed in the Dataflow Configuration workspace: see Dashboard Map configuration (Map Layer Tag groups) and Tags.
Background Color	Color of shapes, such as polygons, that are placed on the layer.
Line Color	Color of lines and the borders of shapes, such as polygons, that are placed on the layer.
Pattern	Coloring pattern for shapes placed on the layer.
Transparency	Transparency of shapes placed on the layer.
Preview	This field shows a preview of the final appearance based on the above settings.

Delete a layer

To delete a layer, click the Delete button in the Map tab on the ribbon.