Maps and Layers

Modules
	MgLayerBase
	MgLayerCollection
	MgLayerGroup
	MgLayerGroupCollection
	MgLayerGroupType
	MgLayerType
	MgMapBase
	MgMapCollection
	MgSelectionBase
	MgLayer
	MgMap
	MgSelection

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Detailed Description

Maps and layers are fundamental components of the Geospatial Platform API. A map is composed of layers, where each layer represents data from a single feature source.

A map (MgMap object) represents the run-time state of a map. A map is created from a MapDefinition resource, which defines the initial state of the map, including the layers and coordinate system used for the map. Layers can be added, deleted, and modified in the run-time state without altering the MapDefinition.

For additional information about manipulating and rendering maps, see the MapGuide Open Source Developer's Guide.