SMS:GIS Data Workflow

To work with GIS data into SMS, use the following steps:

Using the GIS module in SMS

1. 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.

2. Add GIS properties.
Right-click on the GIS object and select the Join Table to Layer command. Use the Select Table File dialog to specify table information to add to the GIS object. Use the Join Table dialog to specify the table data should be added to the GIS object.

3. Convert GIS data.

1. Convert shapefile to feature objects. Select the GIS | Shapes → Feature Objects command. Use the GIS to Feature Objects Wizard to create feature objects on a map coverage. 2. Convert raster to 2D scatter points. This process requires the active GIS data contain point layers. Right-click on the raster object and select the Convert to | 2D Scatter Points command. 3. Convert raster to smoothed raster. Right-click on the raster object and select the Convert to | Smoothed Raster command. 4. Convert raster to trimmed raster. This o Right-click on the GIS object and select the Convert to | Trim Raster command. 5. Convert raster to flood depths. This process requires a water surface elevation dataset be available in the project. Right-click on the raster object and select the Convert to | Flood Depths command. 1. Convert shapefile to feature objects. Select the Mapping | Shapes → Feature Objects command. Use the GIS to Feature Objects Wizard to create feature objects on a map coverage. 2. Convert polygons to TIN. Select the Mapping | Polygon → TIN command. The TIN will appear in the scatter module.