Topic

How to Import KML and ESRI shape files into Visual Command Center to create a context layer.

Description

VCC can display the data from a KML or ESRI shape file on the map as a Context Layer. VCC does not issue alerts for items in Context Layers, they are used for contextual information only.

• Keyhole Markup Language (KML) is a standard file format used to display geographic data. 
• A shapefile is a vector data storage format for storing the location, shape, and attributes of geographic features. A shapefile is stored in a set of related files and contains one feature class.
• ESRI: Environmental Systems Research Institute. A company that specializes in GIS mapping

There are two options to add a Context Layer to VCC.

Please note: The size limitation for KML and shape files is 8 MB.
 

Drag & Drop

1. Log in to Visual Command Center.
2. Drag a file directly onto the map or click on the menu button from the upper right hand corner of the page. You will see + Copy under the icon when you have reached a valid spot to drop the file.

3. The name of the shape will appear under Context in the feed control. Use the Disk icon to save the shape to your environment permanently or the X icon to delete the shape. The shape will be removed if the page is refreshed or if you log out.

Upload the KML or shape file as a Context Layer

1. Open the VCC Menu by clicking on the  icon in the top right of the page.
2. Click Add Feed.

1. Enter a Feed Title
2. Upload your file by:
   1. Clicking Browse
   2. Or, enter an External URL.
3. Click Add Feed to finish.

3. Your new shape is now listed under Context in the Feed Control.
4. Click the Save icon next to the feed in order to save it permanently or the X icon to delete the shape. The shape will be removed if the page is refreshed or if you log out.