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## 5.2 glutUseLayer

`glutUseLayer` changes the layer in use for the current window.

Usage

    void glutUseLayer(GLenum layer);

`layer`
  Either `GLUT_NORMAL` or `GLUT_OVERLAY`, selecting the normal plane or overlay respectively.

Description

`glutUseLayer` changes the per-window layer in use for the current window, selecting either the normal plane or overlay. The overlay should only be specified if an overlay exists, however windows without an overlay may still call `glutUseLayer(GLUT_NORMAL)`. OpenGL commands for the window are directed to the current layer in use.

To query the layer in use for a window, call `glutLayerGet(GLUT_LAYER_IN_USE)`.

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