> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.jmapcloud.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.jmapcloud.io/en/jmap-ng/jmap-ng-user-guide/data/the-layers-panel.md). # The Layers Panel The **Layers** panel allows you to configure the map displayed in the application. It contains: * The details of the project layers, with tools to control display and selection * The base maps * The tabular data * Tools to filter layers and change their order on the map ## Navigating the Layers Panel ### Selecting Map Data 1. Click

to open the panel. Layer groups appear as cards. Each group can be opened (showing subgroups and layers) or closed (showing only the name).

2. In a group card, click

to open it and display the subgroups and layers it contains. Subgroups are indicated by their own icon

, while each layer has its own distinctive icon. 3. Click

to open a subgroup and display its layers. The icon changes

to indicate the subgroup is expanded. 4. Click

to close the subgroup. 5. Click

to close the layer group. 6. Hover over a layer to display the available tools (see the [Data Layers](/en/jmap-ng/jmap-ng-user-guide/data/data-layers.md) section for more details). ### Changing the Layer Order on the Map The map you are viewing is composed of layers drawn on top of one another in a specific order to prevent upper layers from hiding data from lower layers. In general, raster layers are placed in lower positions and drawn first, while vector layers are placed in higher positions and drawn last. You can change the layer order on the map if you want to highlight certain data: 1. Click

in the upper right corner of the **Layers** panel. A window opens displaying the layers in the order they are drawn on the map. 2. Using the drag icon

that appears when hovering over a layer, drag and drop it to the desired position. The changes are reflected on the map. 3. Drag and drop layers until you obtain the desired order. Changes to the layer order: * Affect only the layer order on the **map**. * Do not affect the structure of layers and groups in the **Layers** panel. * Are **temporary** and are lost when you close the session. ### Accessing Tabular Data In the **TABULAR DATA** group, click the expand icon then **Open table** to display the table in the interface.

### Selecting a Base Map Select a base map in the **BASE MAP** group. The name of the selected map is displayed alongside the group name.

The data sources (attributions) for the map are displayed at the bottom of the map.

## Filtering Layers To quickly find the groups, layers, and tables you are interested in, you can filter the panel content. 1. Click

to open the **Layer Filters** function.

2. Enter characters in the **Layer name** field to filter groups, layers, and tables. The panel displays only those whose name contains your search terms.

3. Click

to apply the filter to the map. Only the filtered groups and layers whose display is enabled appear on the map.

4. Click

to remove the filter. All groups, layers, and tables reappear in the panel. You must manually enable the display of features to view them on the map. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.jmapcloud.io/en/jmap-ng/jmap-ng-user-guide/data/the-layers-panel.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.