Loading Map Layers in Collections
Collections help you create and store pre-loaded content, like map layers, for use in events or incidents. To use custom map layers in a Channel, follow these steps below to add them in the Admin Area.
đ ACCESS LEVEL REQUIRED: Account Owner or Editor
âšī¸ NOTE: Supported Formats for Map Layers:
- GeoJson (.json + .geojson)
- GPS Exchange format (.gpx)
- Keyhole Markup Language (.kml, .kmz)
- Shapefile archive (.zip)
â ī¸ ATTENTION: Editing existing map layers isn't possible. Delete and reimport for updates.
How to Add a Map Layer:
- Go to the Admin Area
- Expand Collections
- Select Map layers
- Click +New Layer
- Give the map layer a name, this will be the name that appears in the import dropdown in a channel
- Click on the Gear Cog icon
- Select Import Layer
- Upload your map layer and click Import
Now, your map layer is ready to be imported into an open channel, and can be included in a Play automation.