Siemens DMS8000 MP4.60 Manual page 14

Guide to map configuration
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Defining foreground layers
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Layers may have a discipline and category type associated for dynamic
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filtering.
MM8000 only
: Layers can be hidden during configuration for easier handling of
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multi-layer maps.
MM8000 only
: Layers can have a visibility range—that is to be visible within
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given zoom factors. This works the same way as for individual objects—it can
be used for letting an entire layer appear or disappear when an operator zooms
in or zooms out.
Note: Zooming feature not available for MT8001.
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The Layers window
Item Name
1 Edit layers
2 New layer
3 Move layer
4 Delete layer
To create a foreground layer, proceed as follows:
1. Select the Edit Layers icon
2. Select the New layer icon
Note: Double-click on the name field to rename.
3. Specify the parameters. (See the following parameter descriptions.)
Layers parameters
Name: Layer description name, double click to rename. This column is fixed
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(frozen) and not affected by the horizontal scrolling.
Active: Select to show a layer during runtime / de-select to hide a layer.
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Visible: Select to show a layer during configuration / de-select to hide a layer.
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Background: Select if a layer is a background layer.
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Description
Opens the Layers window, where you can add/delete
layers.
Creates a new layer.
Moves a layer up/down in the list.
Deletes a layer.
to open the Layers window.
to add a new layer.
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