To create a layer template

1. Open the Layer Settings Window by select Setup - Layer Settings from the main menu.

2. Right click on the existing layer that you want to base the template on and select "Create a Template from this Layer" from the popup menu.

3. Type a template name.  This is the name that will be displayed in the list of templates whenever a user chooses to create a new layer.  This name is also used as the file name to store the template.

4. Type a default layer name.  This is the descriptive name that will be assigned to any layers created from this template.

5. The final window displays the contents of the advanced layer settings for this layer.  Type a description here and add or modify any other advanced layer settings content.  These settings will be applied to the template only and will not affect the selected layer.

Notes:

• By default layer templates are stored in the LayerTemplates directory under the ThinkGIS directory.  You can specify a different default directory in the Workstation Settings window.