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Layer Gallery Availability

Layer Gallery Availability allows you to control which layers from the Layer Gallery are available to end users when they add new layers to their map. This feature provides granular control over layer visibility and access, ensuring users only see relevant layers for their specific use case.

Overview​

The Layer Gallery Availability interface provides several tools to manage layer access:

  • Search functionality: Quickly find specific layers using the search box
  • Filter by group: Organize and filter layers by their assigned groups
  • Bulk selection controls: Select or deselect multiple layers at once
  • Future layer control: Automatically include new layers as they become available

Interface Controls​

ControlDescription
Search layersText field to search for specific layers by name
Filter By GroupDropdown to filter layers by their assigned group categories
Select AllEnables all layers currently visible in the filtered view
Deselect AllDisables all layers currently visible in the filtered view
Allow all Current and Future LayersWhen checked, automatically enables any new layers added to the gallery in the future

Layer Cards​

Each layer is displayed as a card containing:

  • Layer preview: Visual representation with the Dataverse icon and styling
  • Layer name: The display name of the layer (e.g., Account, Contact, Bookings)
  • Layer type: Indicates the source type (e.g., "Dataverse Layers")
  • Description: Brief description of what the layer represents
  • Enable/Disable button: Toggle to control layer availability for users

Managing Layer Availability​

To enable specific layers:​

  1. Use the search box or group filter to find desired layers

  2. Click the Enable button on each layer card you want to make available

  3. Enabled layers will be accessible to users in the Layer Gallery

To manage all layers:​

  1. Use Select All to enable all currently visible layers

  2. Use Deselect All to disable all currently visible layers

  3. Check Allow all Current and Future Layers to automatically include new layers

To organize by groups:​

  1. Click the Filter By Group dropdown

  2. Select a specific group to view only layers in that category

  3. Use bulk controls to enable/disable entire groups of layers

Important Notes
  • Select All and Deselect All only affect layers currently visible in the filtered view
  • Allow all Current and Future Layers ensures new layers are automatically available without manual configuration
  • This feature controls layer availability only - it does not automatically load layers onto the map
  • Users will still need to manually add available layers to their map through the Layer Gallery interface
Prerequisites

To configure layers so that they appear in the Layer Gallery Availability interface, please refer to Managing Layers for setup instructions.