Layers are a tool that allows you to separate GameObjects in your scenes. You can use layers through the UI and with scripts to edit how GameObjects within your scene interact with each other.
You can select which layers display in the Scene view from the View Options overlay.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Uses of layers in Unity | Understand common applications of layers in Unity. |
| Create functional layers in Unity | How to create layers and assign GameObjects to layers in Unity. |
| Layers and layerMasks | Resources for connecting layers to the Unity API, via layerMasks. |