Upload Tool

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Supported Files
• Using the Tool
• Area Calculation
• Technical Notes
• Troubleshooting
• Video Tutorial

Overview

The Upload Tool is a versatile data import utility that seamlessly integrates external spatial data into your Horizon maps. Located in the right panel, this powerful tool supports multiple geospatial formats and automatically processes, validates, and integrates uploaded data into your current map view with intelligent coordinate system handling and automatic area calculations.

Supported Files

File Types

• KML (Keyhole Markup Language)
• GPX (GPS Exchange Format)
• SHAPE (Esri Shapefile)
• CSV (Comma-Separated Values)

Format Requirements

• SHAPE files: EPSG:28355 projection required
• CSV files: Must include latitude/longitude in WGS84

Using the Tool

Accessing Upload Panel

1. Locate upload icon in right panel
2. Click to open Upload panel

File Selection

1. Click 'Choose files'
2. Select file from local system

Upload Process

1. Automatic upload initiation
2. Map zooms to uploaded data
3. Layer available for interaction

Area Calculation

• Automatically calculated in ha for polygons

Technical Notes

CSV Requirements

• Single sheet only
• Geographic coordinates required
• Not available for printing

Shapefile Specifications

• EPSG:28355 projection mandatory
• All components required
• Standard attributes supported

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
Upload fails	Check file format and size
Shapefile issues	Verify projection system
CSV not displaying	Confirm coordinate format
Layer invisible	Check visibility settings

Video Tutorial

Watch this guide on using the Upload Tool:

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