Create a new layer

You can create new feature layers in your map, in addition to the Map Notes layer that is added by default to a new map. For each new layer, you can choose from a selection of layer templates on which to base the new layer.

How to add a new feature layer

  1. Click the Add Features tab in the side panel to show the Add Features panel.
  2. Scroll to the bottom of the list of feature templates and click the More button. The Create New Layer dialog box appears.

    The More button at the bottom of the Add Features panel

  3. Choose the type of feature layer you want to create and click Create Layer.

    The Create New Layer dialog box

The new feature layer is added to the map. Templates for the new layer are listed in the Add Features panel.

The feature templates available for a new Park Planning feature layer

Learn more about creating new features

Learn more about creating a new feature template


3/11/2013