# Adding Layers to a View
In VoxelSpace, a **View** can contain one or more **visual layers**, each representing a different dataset or spatial element. Layers are essential for building rich, multi-dimensional visualizations that combine terrain, point clouds, block models, and more.
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**How to Add a Layer**
1. While in the **View interface**, click the **Layer icon** [](https://help.mystart.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/oQKimage.png) to open the **View Configuration Panel**.
2\. In the panel, select the **“Layers”** tab.
3. Click the **“Add Layer…”** button to begin adding data to the View.
[](https://help.mystart.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/mNJimage.png)
**What Happens Next?**
After clicking **“Add Layer…”**, you’ll be prompted to:
- **Select a dataset** from the project’s catalog
- **Configure how it’s rendered**, including visibility, transparency, color maps, or display filters—depending on the dataset type
Each dataset you add enhances the View, allowing for layered analysis and deeper spatial understanding.