Positioning Layers in the Map Hierarchy

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Positioning Layers in the Map Hierarchy

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Several options exist that allow you to organize the hierarchy of layers and sublayers.

The layer at the bottom of the list in the Map Layer pane is displayed at the top of the stack in the Map View.

You can move a parent layer up or down in the hierarchy and you can do the same with sublayers in relation to their parent, however, you cannot move sublayers between different parents.

Raising a Layer One Level

To raise a layer one level in the hierarchy:

Right-click on the layer or sublayer and select Raise Layer from the shortcut menu.

Lowering a Layer One Level

To lower a layer one level in the hierarchy:

Right-click on the layer or sublayer and select Lower Layer from the shortcut menu.

Bringing a Layer to the Front

To bring a layer to the front of the hierarchy:

Right-click on the layer or sublayer and select Layer to Front from the shortcut menu.

Sending a Layer to the Back

To send a layer to the back of the hierarchy:

Right-click on the layer or sublayer and select Layer to Back from the shortcut menu.

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