Upload GIS Data

In this guide, you will learn how to upload and manage GIS data in GeoCloud - from basic files to complex datasets.

Why Upload GIS Data?

Uploading data is the first step to start working with GeoCloud. After having data, you can:

• 🗺️ Create interactive maps from your data
• 📊 Spatial analysis with integrated tools
• 🤝 Share with team and stakeholders
• 📱 Access on mobile through Geocollect
• 🔄 Real-time sync with other systems

Supported Formats

Vector Data

Shapefile (.shp)

• Main files: .shp, .shx, .dbf
• Optional: .prj, .cpg, .sbn, .sbx
• Important: Zip all related files

GeoJSON (.geojson)

• JSON format for geographic data
• Suitable for web applications
• UTF-8 encoding support

KML/KMZ (.kml, .kmz)

• Google Earth format
• Includes styling information
• KMZ is compressed KML

GPX (.gpx)

• GPS Exchange Format
• Suitable for tracks and waypoints
• From mobile GPS devices

Raster Data

GeoTIFF (.tif, .tiff)

• Standard GIS format
• Includes coordinate system
• Multi-band imagery support

Database Connections

PostGIS

• PostgreSQL with spatial extension
• Direct connection support
• Real-time data sync

Upload Process

Step 1: Prepare Data

Check data:

• Coordinate system (CRS) correct
• Complete file structure
• No missing files
• Reasonable file size

Step 2: Upload to GeoCloud

1. Open project to upload data
2. Click “Data” tab
3. Click “Upload” or ”+”

Select upload method:

• Drag & Drop: Drag file to upload area
• Browse: Click browse to select file
• URL Import: Enter online data URL
• Database: Direct database connection

Step 3: Configure Import

Automatic detection:

• Auto-detect coordinate system
• Preview data structure
• Check encoding (UTF-8 recommended)
• Validate geometry

Common Issues

File Format Errors

Shapefile Issues

• Missing required files (.shx, .dbf)
• Unsupported geometry type
• Character encoding error

Solution

• Ensure all shapefile components are present
• Use UTF-8 encoding
• Add .prj file for coordinates

Coordinate System Errors

• Missing projection information
• Wrong EPSG code

Geocollect Mobile Integration

GeoCloud integrates with Geocollect Mobile app:

Field Data Collection

• Sync data from mobile app
• Offline data collection
• Photo and multimedia
• Accurate GPS tracking

Data Collection Workflow

1. Create form in GeoCloud COLLECT project
2. Deploy form to mobile app
3. Collect data in the field
4. Sync to GeoCloud when internet available
5. Process and analyze data

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