DropLayer()
Summary
Removes a layer from a map.
Changes
From Version 5.0 drops any associated node layer.
Syntax
DropLayer(string map_name, string layer_name)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| map_name | The map from which the layer is dropped |
| layer_name | The name of the layer to be dropped |
Notes
If map_name is null, DropLayer() affects the current map.
DropLayer() drops any associated node layer.
Example
// This example removes all area layers from the map
area_lyrs = GetMapLayers( , "Area")
for i = 1 to area_lyrs.length do
DropLayer(, area_lyrs[1] [i])
endError Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| NotFound | There is no map or layer with the given name, or the layer is not in the map |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| AddLayer() | Adds a layer from a geographic file to a map |
| AddCDFLayer() | Adds a layer from a compact geographic file to a map |
| AddImageLayer() | Adds an image layer to a map |
| AddExistingLayer() | Adds an existing layer in the workspace to a map |
| GetLayers() | Gets information on layers in the system and the current layer. |
| GetMapLayers() | Gets a list of the layers in a map |