Shapefile Mapping
Dataverse is capable mapping Shapefiles which are uploaded in .zip format. Specifically, Dataverse recognizes a zipped Shapefile by:
- Examining the contents of
.zipfiles - Checking for the existence of these similarly named files with these 4 extensions:
.dbf,.prj,.shp,.shx
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- User uploads
Community_Health_Centers.zip
- User uploads
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- As soon as upload happens, behind the scenes, Dataverse unzips the file into:
Community_Health_Centers.dbf
Community_Health_Centers.prj
Community_Health_Centers.shp
Community_Health_Centers.shx
wfsrequest.txt
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- Dataverse repackages the components of the shapefile, leaving out non-zip pieces such as
wfsrequest.txt
- Dataverse repackages the components of the shapefile, leaving out non-zip pieces such as
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- After the files are saved, a "Map Data" button will be available:
