Context-Related Tools

Not all tools in the toolbar are static or always visible. There are tools that relate to a specific context, for example, to a layer that is currently selected in the TOC.

To select a layer in the TOC, simply click on it with the mouse. The selection is highlighted in color. Additionally, new tools that relate to this layer also appear, highlighted in color:

For example, the following tools are displayed for Feature Layers:

• Data Table: Displays the data of the layer in a table format.

• Layer Settings: Opens the dialog for the layer’s settings.

Note

In the color-highlighted toolbox, the text Context: ... indicates which object (here Layer Streets) the tools relate to.

A group layer has some different context-related tools:

• Add Data: Corresponds to Add Data from the Map Toolbox. However, layers added here are directly inserted into this group.

• Layer Settings: Group layers also have Settings. These can be managed here.