I am currently constructing a map with many thematic layers. For those that don't know, a thematic layer is a layer which color codes certain polygons based on a certain field, such as population density or something like that. I want these thematic layers to be able to be turned on and off. I have each thematic layer set up as a seperate group in the mapfile, and i set up each one as a seperate overlay in openlayers. However, my problem is now i have around 40 overlays on my OpenLayers map. Is this too many? It is taking a long time to load the map now. So my question, is having a lot of overlays bad practice? If so, how can i cut down on overlays, but still be able to have each thematic layer be able to be shown on demand by the user? Thanks.
<br><br>-Adam<br>