SMS:Import Online Data Workflow

To import online data into SMS, use the following steps:

[show]1. SMS project setup.
Expand1. Start SMS, or clear existing projects in SMS. If SMS is already running, select File | Delete All. A new project can also be started by using CTRL + N. Expand2. Set the display projection. Select the Display | Projection... command. Set the horizontal and vertical projection using the Display Projection dialog.

[show]2. Use the Virtual Map Locator tool.
To access the Virtual Map Locator, use one of the following commands: Use the Get Online Maps command for dynamic images. Use the Import from Web command for static images. Use the following steps to import data from the Virtual Map Locator: Select a location. Use the Data Service Options dialog to select a web service or catelog. Import the data into SMS.

[show]3. Review data.
Edit data in the GIS module.

[show]4. Export online data.
Save/export online images to computer. Convert images.