What are group layers?

What are group layers?

A group layer contains other layers. Group layers help organize related kinds of layers in a map and can be used to define advanced drawing options. For example, suppose you have two layers on a map representing railroads and highways.

How do I group layers in ArcGIS Web map?

Create and manage group layers

1. On one of the layers you want to include in the group layer, click Options.
2. To add another layer to the group, click Options on the layer, click Move to group, click the name of the group, and click OK.
3. Repeat the previous step for each layer you want to add to the group layer.

What does Ctrl Alt G do in Photoshop?

Another way to create a clipping mask is to first select the layer that should be clipped to the layer below it. Then press Ctrl+Alt+G (Win) / Command+Option+G (Mac) on your keyboard. Pressing the same shortcut again will release the mask.

What is ESRI Map Viewer?

The new Map Viewer, formerly known as Map Viewer Beta, is available for general use. This next generation map making tool provides new ways to visualize data and build compelling web maps. Let’s explore what’s new in Map Viewer including sketch layers, interface improvements, charts, and the create app experience.

How to group layer lists in web app?

For example, if you have Layer Lists for Sanitary, Stormwater, Water Distribution, and Streetlights, you can group those Lists into a Widget Group called “Underground Infrastructure.” To group widgets together, click and drag a widget on top of another to create a group. Rename the group as necessary.

Why are layers grouped in the layer list widget?

There is no OTB grouping capability in the Layer List Widget. 11-26-2014 04:55 AM You are correct. The only reason that those layers are grouped is because they are done so in the Map Service. There is no OTB grouping capability in the Layer List Widget.

How to list layers in a group in ArcGIS?

The ArcGIS help tells me it should be able to do that, listing first the name of the group layer followed by each layer within the group, but it is not working for me. 06-22-2016 01:02 AM Did you ever throw in the print statements to see what was being returned at each step?

Why do I only have one group layer?

I only have one group layer for testing (the group layer has 5 layers in it) and there are 2 non-group layers. The output is just printing the name of the initial group layer rather than those layers within the group. I suspect it’s due to the changes in arcpy from arcMap to arcPro, specifically between ListLayers and listLayers