Chapter 2. Map Creation
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Chapter 2. Map Creation

Table of Contents

Step 1 : Store the Shapefiles in the Repository
Step 2 : Create Map file from .shp file
Step 3 : Define Primary Key
Step 4 : Customise Base Map Format
Step 5 : Add Map Layer(s) to the Base Map
Step 6 : Final Format to Show a Complete Map

Step 1 : Store the Shapefiles in the Repository

  1. Save the .shp and .dbf files in a repository location where all users of the map will have read access to them.

    Figure 2.1. Store Shapefiles in the Repository

    Store Shapefiles in the Repository

Note

  • In order for the map to render successfully,
    • The shapefiles must be kept together in the same folder.
    • The naming of .shp and .dbf files must be the same.
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