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Once you add data layers to your Google Earth project, you can control their
visibility, appearance, and how you interact with the data on the map. Layers
are automatically saved to your project as you add or adjust them.
[[["Easy to understand","easyToUnderstand","thumb-up"],["Solved my problem","solvedMyProblem","thumb-up"],["Other","otherUp","thumb-up"]],[["Missing the information I need","missingTheInformationINeed","thumb-down"],["Too complicated / too many steps","tooComplicatedTooManySteps","thumb-down"],["Out of date","outOfDate","thumb-down"],["Samples / code issue","samplesCodeIssue","thumb-down"],["Other","otherDown","thumb-down"]],["Last updated 2025-09-04 UTC."],[],[],null,["# Manage data layers in your project\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n| This product or feature is Experimental (pre-GA). Pre-GA products and features might have limited support, and changes to pre-GA products and features might not be compatible with other pre-GA versions. Pre-GA Offerings are covered by the [Google\n| Maps Platform Service Specific Terms](https://cloud.google.com/maps-platform/terms/maps-service-terms). For more information, see the [launch stage descriptions](/maps/launch-stages).\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\nOnce you add data layers to your Google Earth project, you can control their\nvisibility, appearance, and how you interact with the data on the map. Layers\nare automatically saved to your project as you add or adjust them.\n| **Note:** 3D buildings may interfere with data layers, especially when zoomed in. To turn off 3D buildings, go to **View \\\u003e Basemap settings \\\u003e** toggle **3D buildings**.\n\n|----------------------|----------|---------|-----|---|\n| **Select platform:** | Computer | Android | iOS | |"]]
