group layer | Documentation

A group layer is a container for other layersA layer is a reference to a collection of geographic data that is used to access and display data. The data for layers are typically provided by the basemap layer service and data services.Learn more and group layers. It is used to represent datasets that are composed of multiple layers that are managed as a single layer with respect to display and some other operations.

Related terms

child layerA child layer is a sublayer that is a member of a group layer.Learn more
sublayerA sublayer is a classification, or member, of a group layer, and there can be many different kinds of sublayer. For example, a map service layer is a type of group layer that can contain one or more sub image layers.Learn more