Importing ESRI shape files

You can import ESRI shape files to be used for map charts.

  1. DBF File - is the data file used by the ESRI shape file
  2. SHP File - is the ESRI shape file that has list of shapes needed to create the map chart
  3. Name - is used for grouping shapes into a single entity. For example, UK entity will comprise four shapes (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.)
  4. Code - is used as a shape label. This field is optional. It can also be used as an alternative way to map data.
  5. Filter - can be used to restrict the number of shapes exported into the map chart. For example, if you have a shape file of the entire world use can use the filter to import only European countries.
  6. Projection - is a method of representing the surface of a sphere on a plane.
  7. "Reset" button will reset and remove uploaded files
  8. "Update" button will apply settings to selected chart
  9. "Save" button will save the map chart into the application database
  10. "Go Back" button will take you back to the Map Editor
  11. "Download shapefiles" button will show you a list of online resources where you can get free map shape files