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      Managing Map Layers

      Discover how to personalize your maps with the Map Layer Manager.

      Transect's Map Layer Manager simplifies adding and removing layers, allowing you to focus on the most relevant ones for your team.

      In this article, we'll review how to:

      Getting Started

      Start by selecting the Map from the top navigation bar. Within the Map, click Add/Edit Layers to see all available layers. New layers are shown on the left and your selected layers are on the right.

      Adding a Map Layer

      • Within the Map Layer Manager, click a category dropdown to view all of the layers or use Search Layers to type keywords.
      •  Drag and drop your preferred layers to the 'Your Selected Layers’ section.
      • When finished, click Save.

      Removing a Map Layer

      • Within the Map Layer Manager, click a category dropdown to view all of the layers or use Search Layers to type keywords.
      • Select layers you want to hide from within "Your Selected Layers," and drag and drop them in the “All Available Layers” section.
      • When finished, click Save.

      Viewing and Favoriting Map Layers

      • Within the Map Layers widget, activate a layer by selecting the checkbox, or deactivate a layer by deselecting the checkbox.
      • When hovering over a layer, click the heart icon to add it to your favorites. Favorited layers are shown at the top in the "Favorites" section.
      • You can easily reorganize how the layers are listed by dragging and dropping them to your preferred location.

      Requesting a Custom Map Layer

      You can request a new map layer by contacting support@transect.com. We will provide an import request form where you can specify your attributes and GIS data. Please ensure that your data layer does not exceed 200 MB and is in one of the following formats: 

      • Geodatabase (.gdb)
      • Shapefiles (folder containing a .shp)
      • Geopackage (.gpkg)
      • GeoJSON (.json or .geojson)
      • We also support:
        • CSV files or spreadsheets with latitude/longitude coordinates for point features.
        • KML/KMZ files (may result in longer processing times).

      Please note that the typical processing time is 4-6 weeks if a GIS file is provided.