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      Create / Edit a Layer

      To create a new layer

      1. Select the Layer Console icon on the left sidebar within Publish.
      2. At the top right; select the New Layer "+" icon.
      3. Proceed to the Setup section below.

       Setup

      1. Choose a Type
        1. Geoserver: Use for layers added via Dataset Console
        2. WMS: Use for adding reference WMS layers

      Geoserver:

      1. Choose a Parent Dataset (Parent Datasets are those you, or your organization, have added via the Dataset Console).
      2. Enter a unique System Name.
      3. Enter or edit a Display Name.
      4. Click the Save button at the top right.
      5. Optionally proceed to Configure a layer filter, Style a Layer or Configure Map Labels step.

      The Display name is the user friendly layer name visible in Pivvot Map's Layers flyout.

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      WMS:

      1. Copy/paste WMS Source URL.
      2. Enter the Legend(s) URL for your WMS layer, if available.
      3. Enter a unique System Name.
      4. Enter or edit a Display Name.
      5. Click the Save button at the top right.

      To edit a layer

      1. Select the Layer Console icon on the left sidebar within Publish.
      2. Search and locate the layer in the list.
      3. Right-click the layer > Edit Layer OR click on the layer > select Edit Layer icon at the top right.
      4. Proceed to desired task.