Layers

In the Layers section, layers can be added and organized. Among others, the layer order can be adjusted, layers can be enabled/disabled, duplicated, renamed, downloaded, and removed.

Add Layers

You can add layers from different sources to your map. You can either integrate datasets from your data explorer or the catalog explorer or upload new datasets from your local device (GeoPackage, GeoJSON, Shapefile, KML, CSV, or XLSX). External layers can be added by inserting the url of the external source (WMS, WMTS, or MVT).

Follow these steps to add a layer to the map:

1

Navigate to the "Layers" menu via the left sidebar.

2

Click on + Add Layer.

3

Select if you like to integrate an dataset from your data explorer, upload a new dataset, browse the catalog explorer or add a dataset via an external link.

Dataset Explorer

4

Select the file you want to import.

5

Click on + Add Layer.

Dataset Upload

4

Select the file you want to import.

5

Define the name of the dataset and add a description, if you like.

6

Check the information and click on Upload.

Catalog Explorer

4

Browse GOAT Dataset Catalog.

5

Select the Dataset you want to import.

6

Click on + Add Layer.

Dataset External

4

Insert your external URL and follow the steps depending on the type of dataset you would like to add.

WFS

When you would like to add a WFS layer you need to have a "GetCapabilities" link.

In the next step you can choose which layer you would like to add to your dataset. You can only choose one layer at a time.

WMS

When you would like to add a WMS layer you need to have a "GetCapabilities" link.

Here you have the option to select multiple layers, but when added to GOAT it will be merged onto one layer.

WMTS

You can add a WMTS to your dataset via a direct URL or "GetCapabilites" link. You can only choose one layer at a time if your URL contains more than one layer.

The projection needs to be WEB Mercator (EPSG:3857) and GoogleMaps compatible. Because they have different zoom levels, the dataset would not show up in the list of available layers if it doesn't meet both requirements.

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You can manage all your datasets on the Datasets page.

Organize Layers

Once you have added a dataset to the map, it will be visible in the Layer List. From there you can organize the different layers.

Layer Order

When visualizing several data sets at once, the layer order is crucial for creating nice maps. Therefore, the layer order can be changed interactively. When hovering over the left border of the layer in the layer list, an arrow symbol appears. By drag and drop, the layer can be moved.

Show / Hide Layers

To temporarily hide a layer from the map view, click the eye icon for that layer in the layer list. Clicking the eye again will make the layer visible again.

Options

By clicking on three dots you have further options to manage and organize the selected layer.

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Want to change the design of your layers? See Layer Style.
Only want to visualize parts of your dataset? See Filter.