Autodesk 15606-011408-9330 User Guide - Page 175

To save a layer to a file 1 In the Design tab of the Map Explorer, right-click the name of the map layer to be saved, and then choose Save As Map Layer File from the popup menu. 2 Navigate to the folder where you want to save the layer file, and then enter a name for the file. 3 If you have assigned an access key to the layer, select the Include Access Key In Map Layer File check box to save the access key with the layer file, or clear it to prevent the access key from being saved with the layer. Adding a Saved Layer to the Current Map You can use the same layer in multiple maps. This is very useful, for example, when you need to create several maps of the same area that show variations of the same data. Using a saved layer saves you the work of having to recreate the same layer for each map. Before you can add a layer from one map to another, you must save the layer. To add a saved layer to a map 1 Right-click over the Map Layers item in the Design tab of the Map Explorer, and then choose Add Layer From File. 2 Navigate to the folder where the saved layer's MLF file resides, select the folder, and then click OK. Rebuilding a Layer or Layer Group Help Index rebuilding layers If you have made changes to one or more layers, you can have Autodesk MapGuide Server rebuild the layers so that you can see the changes in Autodesk MapGuide Author. Rebuilding a layer group rebuilds all of the layers in the group. Note that you cannot rebuild a buffer or redline layer. You use the Rebuild All Layers command or the Rebuild command to rebuild layers.  For step-by-step instructions, choose Help Contents, click the Index tab, and look up "rebuilding layers." Adding a Saved Layer to the Current Map | 175