**Layers** must be configured to best visualize your data. Layers are designed with analysis in mind, featuring a [growing set of layer types available to meet your needs.](https://docs.foursquare.com/analytics-products/docs/layer-glossary)

### **[Create a Layer](https://docs.foursquare.com/studio/docs/layers-create)**

Learn more about layer creation in Studio.

### **[Layer Operations](https://docs.foursquare.com/studio/docs/layers-operations)**

Learn more about hiding, duplicating, and deleting layers in Studio.

### **[Blend and Rearrange Layers](https://docs.foursquare.com/studio/docs/layers-blend-and-rearrange)**

Learn more about reordering and blending layers to optimize visibility.

### **[Color Scale and Palettes](https://docs.foursquare.com/studio/docs/layers-color-scale-and-palettes)**

Learn more about customizing your color scale and palettes that can be leveraged within a layer.

### **[3D Models](https://docs.foursquare.com/studio/docs/layers-3d)**

Learn more about 3D models (and custom 3D models) that can be employed in the Trip Layer or the 3D layer.