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title: "add default layers in Earth Engine"
url: "https://openforis.support/questions/67/add-default-layers-in-earth-engine"
tags: ["collectearth"]
status: "answered"
score: 0
answer_count: 2
asked: "2014-10-21T13:35:40"
last_activity: "2014-10-27T17:16:28"
source: "Open Foris Support - Q&A Forum"
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# add default layers in Earth Engine

Asked by rbiancalani on 2014-10-21

When the Earth Engine opens up, it shows a default layer (Landsat 8 Annual Greenest-Pixel TOA Reflectance Composite), with a default band combination. Can I change/add the default layer(s), and the default band combination?

Thanks


## Answer (score 1, by lecrabe on 2014-10-22)

Link: https://openforis.support/questions/67/add-default-layers-in-earth-engine/69

At the moment, it is not possible to load another default layer than the L8 Greenest pixel TOA. 

However, if you have a trusted tester account from GEE, you can easily save your workspace as JSON and re-import it at any time. It is just a work around but it is easy to implement: 

 - in GEE load the data layers you want, with the band combinations and the time period of your interest
 - go to "Manage Workspace" tab and open the Import/Export option
 - save the JSON text somewhere

Next time you have a window opening in GEE while using Collect Earth, sign in as Trusted Tester, open the "Manage Workspace/Import-Export" and paste your saved JSON inside, all your "default layers" will appear.


## Answer (score 0, by gmarchi on 2014-10-27)

Link: https://openforis.support/questions/67/add-default-layers-in-earth-engine/74

Similar to the JSON solution, you could also retrieve the workspace URL from "Manage workspace" > "Share workspace..." and it will address you to the workspace configuration at the moment of producing the URL.

Alternatively, so far only the current workspace session can be saved.

Giulio