Introducing Layer 4

Layer 4 is the culmination of countless hours reimagining how you connect, relate, and summarize data in Layer. It has all been driven by you, our users, pushing the platform in incredible ways.

Relationship Field

We’ve unified what used to be separate: related element, auto-lookup, and spatial relationships, into one powerful field. Now, no matter how relationships are created (manual, automatic, or spatial), they work the same way. Relationships are no longer just links. They are live data sources. You can reference any related field directly, customize how it appears, and combine it with the brand-new Visual Formula Editor.

Meet the Visual Formula Editor

This is one of the biggest upgrades ever to Layer. The Visual Formula Editor gives you an intuitive, no-code way to build logic inside:

• Relationship lookups

• The new Formula Field

• Automation actions

Smarter Automations

Formulas now work inside Automations. Use calculated values in the Update Element action to create dynamic workflows that respond intelligently to your data.

A Faster, Smoother Revit Experience

For our Revit users, Quick Publish is here. Send model data to Layer in seconds, with automatic versioning every time you publish. No more waiting or wondering what changed.

A Fresh Look

Layer 4 also comes with a refreshed interface that includes streamlined sidebars, modern visuals, and a more flexible color system designed to make your workspace feel faster and more expressive.

The Layer Builder Course

We’re also excited to introduce the Layer Builder Course, a 10-session deep dive that will turn you into a true Layer expert. You’ll learn everything from core building blocks (projects, fields, views) to advanced topics (automations, API integration), all while earning a formal Layer certification along the way.

• Master Layer from the ground up: learn how to build powerful workflows, automations, and integrations step-by-step.

• Earn official Layer Certification: showcase your expertise and boost your professional credibility.

• Join a community of builders: connect with peers, share ideas, and get insider tips from the Layer team.

Built for What’s Next

Layer 4 is not just an update. It is a reset. It’s our biggest leap forward since founding Layer, and it’s built to help you build faster, connect deeper, and summarize data like never before. We can’t wait to see what you create with it.