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Remove empty layers from the map QGIS 4 compatibility
QGIS 4 ready Active
Yes — Remove empty layers from the map supports QGIS 4 (declared max version 4.99.0).
'Cleans' the layer list widget (legend) by removing empty layers
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'Cleans' the layer list widget (legend) by removing empty layers
| Author | Germán Carrillo (GeoTux) |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 24,017 |
| Latest version | 4.0 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-08 (222 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 3.99.0 |
| Max QGIS | 4.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | Yes |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Category | Cartography & layout |
| Tags | vector, toc, layers, empty, remove, legend |
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