+ // count how many layers we're going to be creating
+ int layers_to_create = 0;
+ if (get_layer_curve_gradient_flag()) layers_to_create++;
+ if (get_layer_plant_flag()) layers_to_create++;
+ if (get_layer_region_flag()) layers_to_create++;
+ if (get_layer_outline_flag()) layers_to_create++;
+