Managing your layers

Rename, hide, or delete the layers you already have, and upload your own GeoTIFF imagery into your workspace.

Every layer you request or upload lands in the Layer manager, opened from the Manage layers button on the Layers widget. Its Manage layers tab is where you keep everything tidy.

Rename a layer

Each layer has a Display name field. Type a name that makes sense to your crew (“Spring drone flyover”, “2023 survey”) and it saves as soon as you click away. The clearer the name, the faster everyone finds the right layer.

Hide a layer

Every layer has a Shown in widget / Hidden from widget switch. Hiding one doesn’t delete it; it just removes it from the Layers widget so your everyday list stays short. Turn it back on any time.

Delete a layer

When you no longer need a layer, use Delete layer. Deleting is permanent: it removes the imagery and its record for good, so Turfile asks you to confirm with your password first. There is no undo, so make sure you’re finished with the layer before deleting it.

Upload your own imagery

If you already have imagery, bring it in from the Upload data tab.

Add your file and give the layer a name.
Click Upload + Trigger Tiling. Keep the page open until the upload reaches 100%. After that, processing runs in the background and you’re free to leave.
Turfile emails you when the layer is live. Until then it shows as Processing in your list.

If something’s not working

Managing and uploading layers need edit access and an eligible plan, so if the controls look locked, that’s usually why. Check your role, or reach out to us at support@turfile.com.