# decipher how to decode. this 1st layer of option always returns
# nested classes, so a direct obj1=obj2 comparison always fails.
# however, the getlayer(.., 2) does give one instnace.
# decipher how to decode. this 1st layer of option always returns
# nested classes, so a direct obj1=obj2 comparison always fails.
# however, the getlayer(.., 2) does give one instnace.