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Import GIS Files

Importing GIS Files into CrowdFiber

  • Imported GIS files become your CrowdFiber zones/service areas.
    • This step will import your polygons into CrowdFiber and prep your GIS files to transition into cf zone records.

How to Upload Your GIS File

  1. Select the Zones link located in the left-hand rail of your Admin Dashboard.
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  2. On the following Zones page, click the Bulk Actions button located above the upper right-hand corner of your Zones Index (the Zones Index is located below the filter section of your Zones page; it is the table that displays a list of all of the zones you’ve created in CrowdFiber).

Part 1) Access the GIS File Importer

  1. Select Import CSV or Import Shapefile/KML from the Bulk Actions drop-down menu.
    You will also be able to upload KMZ files using this option.
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  2. On the following Imported Geographic Files page, click the Upload New File button located above the upper right-hand corner.

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Part 2) Upload Your GIS File

  1. On the following page, click the Choose File button and select the file you've prepared for upload.
    1. The Notes textbox is not required.
    2. Notes will make it easy for you to identify your imported files in the future.
    3. Best practices for Notes are to include a date along with a project name and/or purpose.
  2. Click the blue Upload File button to start your import.
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  3. Immediately proceed to Step 4 Create Your Zone Records.

Click here to continue to Create Your Zone Records