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The list of layer categories specifies the categories for grouping layers in the following tools:

•Identify

•Select - Rectangle/Box (and other selection tools)

•Free Labeling

•Buffer

•Identify MapTip

•Editing

•Map Overlay

Using the group function, it is possible to provide layers to a user in a structured way.

Note: Layer categories do not perform with WebOffice mobile client.

List of layer categories configuration

Property	Description
Category prefix	Text before each category name in the compact display
Category suffix	Text after each category name in the compact display
Query prefix	Text before each layer name in the compact display

List of layer categories properties

Layer categories can be named.

Layer category name configuration

Property	Description
Layer category name	Alias name for a layer category that can be defined for multiple languages.

Layer category name properties

Note: After various layer categories have been defined in this entry point, you will have to relate these categories to configured layers that are selectable/identifiable. See chapter Layer Queries for details.

Note: If you do not relate every selectable/identifiable layer to an according layer category, all unclassified layers will be listed automatically in a category "Other layers".

Note: See also the chapter Select for information about how layer categories appear in the WebOffice html client.

List of Layer Categories