Online Help > AlpineQuest 2.x > Maps & Layers

How to modify the opacity of a map or layer?


To modify the opacity of any displayed map or layer:

  • Click on the Maps & layers menu and select Displayed maps ;
  • Click on the Opacity button of the map or layer you want to modify the opacity;
  • Move the Opacity slider to adjust the opacity. The display is updated in real time to reflect your settings.

The opacity setting will be forgotten as soon as you un-display the map. In order to save it you can create a favorite map.

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How to switch between two maps in one click?


You can use the opacity setting explained just above to quickly switch between two displayed maps in one single click:

  • Display your two maps at the same time, by adding the second map on top as a layer;
  • Click on the Opacity button of the top map;
  • Setting a opacity of 100% will only display the top map;
  • Setting a opacity of 0% will only display the bottom map.

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