## Layer

QAD supports all types of vector layers of QGIS with a distinction regarding the point layer. In fact, QAD manage layers of QGIS distinguishing between symbols layers and text layers. The first displays symbols while the second displays texts.

The text layer is a layer that displays labels only. It is a QGIS point layer with the following characteristics:

1. the symbol must have a minimum of 90% transparency
2. must have a label

Layers that are not textual will be considered as symbol layers.