Uploading DocumentsΒΆ

Geoshape lets you upload documents to associate to layers or maps.

  1. In the documents page, click on Upload Documents

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    Upload Documents tab

  2. Type in the Title for the Document that will appear in Geoshape

  3. Browse to the file to upload or enter the URL for a web page or a document that’s online.

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    Upload a Doc as a URL

  4. If you want to link the document to a map or a layer, choose it in the Link to section

  5. Set permissions for who is able to view and manage the document accordingly

  6. Click on the Upload button

  7. The next page will allow you to enter metadata for the document. You should always enter descriptive information in the Abstract and check a Category at a minimum, more information is better and will help others understand the value of the document.

  8. When you have finished entering metadata click on the Update button at the bottom of the page.

  9. The document will now be listed in the documents tab.