Layers in the Composer workspace allow you to build and refine your Twin by stacking multiple data bundles together, much like a volumetric Photoshop. You can add new layers, reorder them, adjust their appearance, and control their visibility while composing your space.
Adding a New Layer
Use the Add new layer button in the top-left corner of the Composer workspace.
A new browser tab will open, allowing you to select a data bundle to add to your Twin.
The selected data bundle must belong to the same Site as your Twin.
If no data bundles are available, see the Uploading section to get started.
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By default, the new layer positions itself according to the global coordinates of the data.
If the new layer is misaligned with existing layers, Composer will prompt you to recenter the layer based on the others.
Ordering Layers
Layers can be reordered from the left-side panel by dragging and dropping them into position.
The order of layers defines how they interact with each other. Think of it like Photoshop: upper layers can mask or take priority over lower ones.
See Include & Exclude - Masking tool for detailed examples of how order impacts your composition.
Adjusting Layers
Each layer offers several management options in the left-side panel:
Visibility toggle – Show or hide a layer for your own view. This only affects your current session.
If you publish your Twin, hidden layers will still appear in the published composition.
Change color – Assign a distinct color to a layer to make alignment and masking easier.
3D overview (bottom-right corner) – A miniature view of your Twin showing how all layers fit together.
Removing Layers
To remove a layer, open its overflow menu in the left-side panel and select Delete.
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Removing a layer from the Twin does not delete its data bundle. The data bundle remains available in your Site and can be re-added at any time.
Saving and Publishing
All changes made in Composer are temporary until you explicitly publish them.
Use Publish when you are ready to save your composition.
Publishing makes your changes visible to all Twin users.
Be cautious: publishing overwrites the existing composition.
Concurrency Warning
If multiple users are editing the composition at the same time, the last user to publish will overwrite everyone else’s changes. To avoid conflicts, coordinate with your team before publishing.