The <LAYER> element is used to organize layers into folders and groups. To set properties of the layers, use the <WMS-LAYER> element instead.

Frequency Parent Elements (this element is valid within): PO+ <FOLDER> PR+ <GROUP>

Attributes Description title Used to find the layer to add to the folder or group. Must match the title of a WMS-LAYER defined in the LAYERS section. Required.

Frequency Description (in this context) PO+ The <FOLDER> element may contain multiple <LAYER> elements. PR+ The <GROUP> element must contain at least one <LAYER> element.

Examples:

<FOLDER name="Grids" open="true">
  <LAYER title="BCGS Grid" /> 
  <LAYER title="NTS Grid" /> 
</FOLDER>

<FOLDER name="Some Layers" open="true">
  <LAYER title="BCGS Grid" /> 
  <LAYER title="NTS Grid" /> 
  <GROUP name="Elevation" visible="false" can-identify="false">
    <LAYER title="Spot Elevation - Points (1:2M)" />
    <LAYER title="Contours - Lines (1:250K)" />
    <LAYER title="Elevation - Lines (1:20K)" />
    <LAYER title="Elevation - Points (1:20K)" />
    <LAYER title="Elevation - Text (1:20K)" /> 
  </GROUP>
</FOLDER>