Template:SMS Import Geometric Data Workflow: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 20:08, 3 September 2015

1. Import map data.
Use the Open command to import map data such as Map files, boundary ID files, or boundary XY files. Files can also be imported with the "drag and drop" option.

2. Import GIS data.
Use the File \| Open... command to import GIS data files such as Shapefiles, MIF/MID files, Lidar files, or raster files. Alternatively, drag and drop the file into the Graphics Window in SMS.

3. Import scatter data.
Template:SMS Import Scatter Data

4. Import CAD data.
Template:SMS Import CAD Data

5. Review and set object projections.
Right-click on an object in the Project Explorer and select the Projection command. Set the horizontal and vertical projection using the Object Projection dialog. To set a global projection, use the Horizontal Projection dialog.

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-:#[[SMS:File Menu|Open]] topographic data such as [[SMS:Map Files|Map files]], [[SMS:Boundary ID Files|boundary ID files]], or [[SMS:Boundary XY Files|boundary XY files]].
+:#Use the [[SMS:File Menu|'''Open''']] command to import [[SMS:Map Module|map]] data such as [[SMS:Map Files|Map files]], [[SMS:Boundary ID Files|boundary ID files]], or [[SMS:Boundary XY Files|boundary XY files]].
 :#Files can also be imported with the "drag and drop" option.
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