The way to access Layers Quickly. Quick Layers is an Add-In for ArcMap 10.6+ that allows rapid access to the DNR's Geospatial Data Resource Site (GDRS). The GDRS is a data structure that serves core geospatial dataset and applications for not only DNR, but many state agencies, and supports the Minnesota Geospatial Commons. Data added from Quick Layers is pre-symbolized, helping to standardize visualization and map production. Current version: 1.164 To use Quick Layers with the GDRS, <i>there's no need to download QuickLayers from this location</i>. Instead, download a full copy or a custom subset of the public GDRS (including Quick Layers) using <a href=https://gisdata.mn.gov/dataset/gdrsmanager target=_blank>GDRS Manager</a>. Quick Layers also allows users to save and share their own pre-symbolized layers, thus increasing efficiency and consistency across the enterprise. Installation: After using GDRS Manager to create a GDRS, including Quick Layers, add the path to the Quick Layers addin to the list of shared folders: 1. Open ArcMap 2. Customize -> Add-In Manager… -> Options 3. Click add folder, and enter the location of the Quick Layers app. For example, if your GDRS is mapped to the V drive, the path would be V:\gdrs\apps\pub\us_mn_state_dnr\quick_layers 4. After you do this, the Quick Layers toolbar will be available. To add it, go to Customize -> Toolbars and select DNR Quick Layers 10 <i>The link below is only for those who are using Quick Layers without a GDRS.</i> To get the most functionality out of Quick Layers, don't install it separately, but instead download it as part of a GDRS build using <a href=https://gisdata.mn.gov/dataset/gdrsmanager target=_blank>GDRS Manager</a>.
Creator
Minnesota. Department of Natural Resources
Publisher
Minnesota Geospatial Commons
Temporal Coverage
2022-07-21
Rights
None
Access Rights
Public
Format
Files
Language
English
Date Added
August 20, 2023
Provenance Statement
The metadata for this resource was last retrieved from the Minnesota Geospatial Commons on 2025-08-26.