# Basemap Layers

Basemap Layers allow you to customize the background imagery of your scene. You can switch between various views such as satellite imagery, labeled maps, roads, night mode, and photorealistic 3D tiles. Only one basemap layer can be active at a time, and selecting a new one will automatically replace the current view.

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How to Use Basemap Layer

To use a basemap layer, simply scroll through the list and click the radio button next to the one you want to display. Once selected, the chosen basemap will automatically load into the environment, replacing any previously active one. Only one basemap can be visible at a time.

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Once selected, the basemap will instantly update the background of your environment. For example, selecting “Earth at Night” will render the globe with illuminated city lights, simulating a nighttime satellite view.

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