This patch enhances the OpenMap Application (4.1.1). It adds a menu item to add new layers to the map at runtime interactively. A framework to add any layer type is provided, ShapeLayers in particular are supported. The main work is done in two classes: LayerAddPanel and Inspector, both found in the com.bbn.openmap.gui package. LayerAddPanel adds a menu item to the Layers menu, which triggers a panel for interactively instantiating a Layer object. Inspector queries a new Layer object (actually any PropertyConsumer) through the PropertyConsumer interface to configure it. For details see the javadoc class documentation (might have to be rebuilt (make docs)). 29.8.2001