Grouping Layers - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

You can group layers in the Explorer window to make it easier to make them visible or invisible (showing or hiding them).

To hide a group of layers, so that they are not drawn on the map, check the Visible On/Off check box in the Maps list.

Adding a Group to the Layer List

To add a group to the Layer list:

1. On the HOME tab, in the Windows group, click Tool Windows, and click Explorer from the list, to open the Explorer window.
2. In the Maps list, right-click on a map name and choose Add Group from the pop-up menu.

   The new group displays in the Layer list for the map.

3. Type a name for the new group.

To add a group (as a subgroup) to an already existing group:

• Right-click on the group name and select Add Group from the popup menu.

Changing the Name of a Group

To change a group name:

1. Right-click on the group name and select Rename from the popup menu.
2. Type the new name for the group.

Adding or Removing Layers for a Group

Add layers to the Maps list as described in Adding Layers to the Map. You can then drag and drop layers to add or remove them for a group.

Removing a Group

To remove a Group Layer from the Maps list either:

• Ungroup layers by right-clicking on the group name and selecting Ungroup from the popup menu. This deletes the group, but does not delete the layers that are inside the group.
• Delete layers by selecting the group and then clicking the Remove button. This deletes the group and deletes all of the layers inside the group.

The group is removed from the Maps list. The layers contained within the group now display in the Maps list, they are not removed.