Cannot add smart containers to layers

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I am traying to add objects to layers in my doc, I have created a context layer for my org chart, and have successfully added a couple of objects to my “Context” layer. I am trying to add a set of 4 smart containers, following the same process as the other objects: right click > Copy or move content, but the layers option does not show up. (see screen shot).

When I select just 1 of the 4 smart containers, and follow the same process, the Layer options shows on the drop down but is greyed out:

Please help.

Humas1985 · Answer

Hi ​@Rob from RedgateSmart containers in have layering restrictions because they function as special grouped elements. You cannot assign the container itself to a layer, only the objects inside it. If the layering option is greyed out or missing, ensure each container is unlocked first. To mitigate, you can use standard container shapes from the Flowchart library, which support multi-level grouping and freer layer control. This enables better organization where smart containers native layering is limited.For more details, see the Lucid Community discussion on smart container grouping and the Lucidchart Smart Containers help articleTo learn more on theLucid's permission system where viewers cannot toggle layer visibility themselvesAllow layers for viewer access | CommunityHope this helps - Happy to help further!!Thank you very much and have a great one!Warm regards

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