Configure layers

In the Configure Layer pane, you can make changes to the way your layer appears by modifying the layer options. There are options for Elevation Mode, Transparency, Labels, Pop-Ups, Legend, and Symbols.

To open the Configure Layer pane, do the following:

1. Verify you are signed in to the portal.
2. Click the Modify button to open the Contents pane.
3. Open the Configure Layer pane by clicking on the layer name, or hover over the layer, click the drop-down arrow , and select Configure Layer.

Change elevation mode

1. Click the Elevation Mode drop-down arrow . Options appear that determine the vertical positioning of the layer and its data.
   • On the ground drapes the layer onto the ground.

     Note:

     The Elevation offset (meters) option, entered as a positive or negative integer, appears only when Relative to ground or Absolute height is selected as Elevation Mode options.

   • Relative to ground positions the data aligned to the ground elevation. If an offset is applied, the layer is aligned to the ground and is vertically offset from the ground based on a height value entered in meters.
   • Absolute height positions the data vertically based on the feature’s geometry z-value position with the following conditions:
     • If the geometry doesn’t contain z-values, the default elevation is sea level.
     • When you apply an offset, you will see your layer displayed at {offset} meters from the z-value position or the sea level position.
2. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Adjust transparency

You can adjust the transparency of your layer if it overlaps with other layers in Contents.

1. Slide the Transparency slider to increase or decrease the transparency. The percentage is indicated above the slider.
2. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Apply labels

If labels are available on the layer, by showing Labels in your scene, you can immediately convey information about the scene based on an attribute associated in the layer.

1. Click the Labels switch to turn labels on and off in your layer.
2. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Display pop-ups

With Pop-ups you can present in-depth information about your layer and scene with one click of the mouse by clicking on a feature.

1. Click the Pop-ups switch to turn pop-ups on and off in your layer.
2. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Note:

Pop-ups are on by default for Feature Layers.

View the legend

A legend displays the meaning of the symbols used to represent features in your scene. Legends consist of 2D and 3D symbols in your scene with explanatory text. You can modify the Legend by changing the visibility of layers, symbology, and the naming of the layers.

1. Click the Legend switch to show or hide the layer in Legend.
2. Click Done to go back to Contents.

   Note:

   Legend will hide layers that are not in the current extent.

To view the Legend, do the following:

1. Click the Layers button .
2. Click the Legend text.

   Note:

   The Legend menu will only display if there are layers checked in the Layers menu.

Change your layer symbols in 2D

You can choose from 2D options to change the way your features appear in your scene. Original Symbols will be selected by default. This will display the symbology of the layer when the scene was saved last. If it is a new scene, you will see the symbology of the layer when it was originally added to the scene.

Change 2D point symbols

1. Click the Symbols drop-down arrow and choose Change symbols so Type displays 2D Icon.
2. Click Shape to change the shape of your 2D points.
3. Enter the Size of the 2D Icon in pixels.
4. Click the Color box to the right to change the color.
5. At the bottom of the palette, set the Transparency of the color by entering a percentage value.
6. Enter the Outline Size of the 2D Icon in pixels.
7. Click the Color box to change the outline color.
8. Set the Transparency of the outline color by entering a percentage value.
9. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Change 2D line symbols

1. Click the Symbols drop-down arrow and choose Change symbols so Type displays 2D Line.
2. Enter the Size of the 2D Line in pixels.
3. Click the Color box to the right to change the color.
4. At the bottom of the palette, set the Transparency of the color by entering a percentage value.
5. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Change 2D polygon symbols

1. Click the Symbols drop-down arrow and choose Change symbols so Type displays 2D Polygon.
2. Click the Fill Color box to change the fill color of your 2D polygon.
3. At the bottom of the palette, set the Transparency of the color by entering a percentage value.
4. Enter the Outline Size of the 2D Polygon in pixels.
5. Click the Color box to change the outline color.
6. Set the Transparency of the outline color by entering a percentage value.
7. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Change your layer symbols in 3D

You can choose from 3D options to change the way your features appear in your scene.

Change 3D point symbols

1. Click the Symbols drop-down arrow and choose Change symbols so Type displays 3D Object.
2. Click Shape to change the shape of your 3D objects.
3. Enter the Size of the 3D Object in meters.
4. Click the Color box to the right to change color.
5. At the bottom of the palette, set the Transparency of the color by entering a percentage value.
6. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Change 3D line symbols

1. Click the Symbols drop-down arrow and choose Change symbols so Type displays 3D Path.
2. Enter the diameter Size of the 3D Path in meters.
3. Click the Color box to the right to change the color.
4. At the bottom of the color palette, set the Transparency of the color by entering a percentage value.
5. Click Done to go back to Contents.

Extrude a 3D polygon

Modify the appearance of your polygon by extruding up or down based on a value you give it in meters.

1. Click the Symbols drop-down arrow and choose Change symbols so Type displays 3D Extrusion.
2. Click the Fill Color box to change the fill color.
3. At the bottom of the palette, set the Transparency of the color by entering a percentage value.
4. Enter the Extrusion value. Enter a positive value in meters if you want the Extrusion to go up vertically or a negative value if you want it to go down.
5. Click Done to go back to Contents.