What are Factor Layer Modes?

Factor Layer Modes: Modes that describe how a factor layer is visually rendered on the map.

Mode	Meaning
RASTER	Pre-rendered raster image of the factor result. Best suited for high-level overviews and fast zooming.
RAW_PIXEL	Raw pixel or molecule-level factor representations offering the highest level of spatial detail.
HEX	Hexagon-binned representation that balances local expression patterns and rendering speed.
HEX_FINE	Hexagon-based representation using smaller, high-resolution spatial bins.
HEX_COARSE	Hexagon-based representation using larger, more aggregated spatial bins.
CELLS	Cell-level representation, mapping analytical factors or cell types to segmented cell polygons.
BOUNDARIES	Render outlines/boundaries only for segmented cell shapes or spatial regions.
CELLS_BOUNDARIES	Dual-rendering mode showing both filled cell regions and their outlined boundaries.

Related Pages

Concepts

• Factor Layer Naming
• Factor Terms

Manual Pages

• Factor Drawer

How-to Guides

• How to Interact with Spatial Factor(s)