# Multipule layers (aka visio) **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [January 11, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498 "2011-01-11T20:31:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498/1 "2011-01-11T20:31:36Z")
It would be really nice if we could create different layers (named) and display said layers depending on what the user is doing or even what user is logged in. ---
**Author:** ![Carl.Gould](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/carl.gould/32/7262_2.png) [@Carl.Gould](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carl.Gould)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2011, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498/2 "2011-01-13T00:38:10Z")
Hmm…interesting. We have a vague idea for expanding the types of containers that we offer, for example: a scrollable container and a true tabbed container. I think a ‘layered’ container would be an interesting idea. The neat thing about this idea is that for containers where visibility is toggled, the invisible containers would be shut-down much like a closed window, as opposed to the current container which keeps all of its bindings active even when its invisible. Thanks for the idea, we’ll keep it in mind when we get there. ---
**Author:** ![Robert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e95f7d/32.png) [@Robert](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Robert)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2011, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498/3 "2011-01-13T19:24:47Z")
Other ideas: Change the transparency on a layer. Disable the layer - causes the layer to be grayed out ---
**Author:** ![zxcslo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/zxcslo/32/61610_2.png) [@zxcslo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/zxcslo)\ **Post date:** [June 16, 2017, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498/4 "2017-06-16T04:57:12Z")
> [@Carl.Gould](#): > > Hmm...interesting. We have a vague idea for expanding the types of containers that we offer, for example: a scrollable container and a true tabbed container. I think a 'layered' container would be an interesting idea. The neat thing about this idea is that for containers where visibility is toggled, the invisible containers would be shut-down much like a closed window, as opposed to the current container which keeps all of its bindings active even when its invisible. > > Thanks for the idea, we'll keep it in mind when we get there. What happened to this idea? 😴 ---
**Author:** ![Carl.Gould](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/carl.gould/32/7262_2.png) [@Carl.Gould](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Carl.Gould)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498/5 "2017-06-28T16:35:02Z")
> [@zxcslo](#): > > What happened to this idea? 😴 Well, nothing. The advent of templates makes the layering concept that shuts down bindings pretty easy to implement on your own - just have each layer be a template and have the templates load or not based on whether you want that layer visible. ---
**Author:** ![erfritts](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/erfritts/32/3660_2.png) [@erfritts](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/erfritts)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2017, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/multipule-layers-aka-visio/2498/6 "2017-06-28T19:10:51Z")
True story. We implement layering all over our HMIs. If our ELOs could do multitouch our UIs would be like iOS and Android. We have so much depth since we switched from Factory Talk 3 years ago.