Connect to data from a variety of sources using the vector layer upload.
π¦ In-App Guide
Upload Raster Files as layers (PDF, JPG, PNG)
How to import DXF files into Giraffe
Filetypes that are considered vectors for the purpose of uploading:
.json β GeoJSON format
<aside> π GeoJSON is a widely-used data format forΒ displaying vectors in web maps . It is based on JavaScript object notation, a simple and minimalist format for expressing data structures using syntax from JavaScript.
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.shp β ShaPe File format
.kml or .kmz β Google Earth format
.dxf β CAD open data format
There are 2 ways to open the layer upload applet:
Add layer β Create Your own β select layer type
Main menu (β°) β Layers β select layer type
GeoJSON and shape files are easy to import into Giraffe. The data can be added as a data layer or converted into Giraffe features:
To import the data, click β°
β Layers
β Create Layer From Vector
The import tool will appear in the right bar. Upload the files and choose to import the contents as features or to create and style a vector data layer.
There are two upload options:
<aside> π Did you know? You can simply ctrl + c and ctrl + v any GeoJSON file straight into Giraffe. This will create an editable shape on the map (not a layer)
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Use the Lens controls at the top left to filter and style the layer