Map Layers group together map data items by their value in a designated field. The field is specified in the Map Data page, however the settings for each layer are specified here.

A layer defines a number of features for its members (depending on the map type):

• Popup - text displayed for the item as a popup on the map
• Icon - for points, the icon used to show the location
• Colour - for shapes and colour settable icons

Layers serve several purposes and so there are several options defining its use:

• Hide Legend - check to not show the list of layers top left in the map
• Legend Title - heading for the list of legends (if shown)
• Text Only - check to show just the layers' text in the legend (otherwise the icon will also be shown)
• Filter Layers - check to make the layers legend a filter option - checkboxes will be added

The Layers page shows a list of all layers. Drag and drop to set the sequence in which they are displayed in the legend list.

Click a layer to edit its details, or click “New Layer” to add a layer.

Each layer is defined by its value in the layer field. Note the special layer whose value is *. This acts as the fallback default for any layer value not added to the list of defined layers

Depending on the map type, the following settings are available.

• Popup - use the HTML Editor to create a formatted popup for the layer's items
• Icon - choose from the list of available icons - some are colour settable
• Colour - for shapes and colour settable icons - for the default * layer colours are allocated automatically from the list of map colours in your account's theme.