topic Re: GameObject layers in ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity Questions

GameObject layers

PontusPersson — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:50:04 GMT

Is there any way to set the gameobject layer for the terrain tiles?
I want to be able to cull the terrain for a specific camera.

Re: GameObject layers

MasonGaw — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:29 GMT

Hello,

Unfortunately, there is no way to change what layer the layer the map tiles are on. However, there is a workaround that is fairly simple, although somewhat tedious. The map tiles are created on the default layer, as are all gameobjects when added in the hierarchy or via spawning through code (unless otherwise specified). You could put all of your other gameobjects onto a different layer than the default, something like "game layer", so that the only thing on the default layer are the map tiles. This would allow you to still do what you want without having to change and edit the plugin code to change what layer the objects are on.
Hope this helps,

Mason

Re: GameObject layers

PontusPersson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:22:32 GMT

Any plans to implement this in the feature? As you said placing every other object on another layer is pretty tedious and error prone.

Re: GameObject layers

MasonGaw — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:03:13 GMT

I can suggest it, but I am not aware of it being in the near future.

Mason