LOADING SHAPEFILE DATA

The steps below will help you easily load shapefile data into LandVision™:

Preparing Your Shapefile for Importing

Requirements:

• Required Upload Format: Shapefiles must be contained in a zip folder, and there should be no nested folders within the zipped folder.


• Required File Types: The zip folder must contain the following file types:


• *.shp
• *.dbf
• *.shx
• *.prj


• Upload File Size Limit: 30MB

• Quantum GIS


• MapWindow GIS

1. Click the Layers icon on the Tool Bar.


2. Click the More Layers button at the bottom of the Layers panel.




3. Select a folder from the Folder drop-down list in which to save your data set.
   
   
   Note: Most commonly used folders:
   • USER - Only you can view layer.
   • SHARE - Allow others on your LandVision account to access this layer

Note: To create a new folder for your data set, select New. The Create Folder window appears. Enter the name of your new folder and click OK. Your new folder appears in the Folder drop-down list.


4. Click the Load Data drop down menu, then select Shapefile.
   
   


Note: If you don't have permission to use your selected folder, the options in the Load Data drop down menue are grayed out. Select another folder to save your data set.


5. In the Shape Loader window, assign a Layer Name.


6. Click Choose File and find the .zip file you want to upload. Then click Upload.


7. In the status area in the upper right corner of LandVision™, click the Layer Icon once the upload is finished.


8. In the Shape Loader Job window, click Add Layer to Map to place it in your Layers panel and place the data on the map.

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