Working With Map Layers In The Map Explorer - Autodesk 15606-011408-9320 - MAPGUIDE R6.3 CPU MODEL-UPG 4/5 MIN 2 CPUS INITL User Manual

In Autodesk MapGuide Author, there are two main types of layers: vector and
raster. Vector layers contain spatial data that is made up of points and lines,
such as cities, countries, and roads. Each vector layer can contain only one
type of vector data, either text, points, polylines, or polygons. Raster layers
contain spatial data that is made up of tiny squares (pixels) that form an
image. An aerial or satellite photograph is a typical example of a raster image.
Most of the layers you create will probably be vector layers, which you might
place over a single raster image that you use as a background image.
If you have VISION* theme data and the Autodesk MapGuide Data Extension
for VISION*, you can create VISION* theme layers. If you have Oracle8i
Spatial data and the Autodesk MapGuide Data Extension for Oracle8i Spatial,
you can create Oracle8i Spatial layers. If you have AutoCAD DWG files and
the Autodesk MapGuide Data Extension for DWG, you can create AutoCAD
DWG layers. If you have ArcView SHP files and the Autodesk MapGuide Data
Extension for SHP, you can create ArcView SHP layers.

Working with Map Layers in the Map Explorer

To work with map layers, you use the Design tab of the Map Explorer in
Autodesk MapGuide Author. Layers are listed under the Map Layers item.
Layers can be part of a layer group such as the Cities layer group in the
following illustration.
Working with Map Layers in the Map Explorer
Layer group
Map layers
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