Managing Map Layers

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

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

In this article, you will learn how to:

• Add map layers to your view
• Remove map layers from your view
• Request a new map layer

Getting Started

Users will first navigate to the Map from the top navigation bar. Within the Map, click the Layer Manager icon . Within the dialogue window, you'll see all available layers to add on the left side and all layers that are already added on the right side.

Adding a map layer to your view

1. Within the Map Layer widget, select Layer Manager. 
2. Use the search field or use the dropdowns to find your preferred layer.
3. Select Add next to the layer.
4. When finished, click Save.

Removing a map layer from your view

1. Within the Map Layer widget, select Layer Manager. 
2. Use the search field or use the dropdowns to find your preferred layer.
3. Select Remove next to the layer.
4. When finished, click Save.

Requesting a new 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).