Data Import from KML/KMZ

Description

Import data in KML/KMZ format.

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Requirements

Xchange KML module

Options

The following properties allow control of the import.

General Description
Content Displayed - Only objects that are Visible will be imported.
All - All objects are imported regardless of whether they are Visible or not.
Import to Active Layer Select if objects are to be imported to the active layer.
Import Attributes Select if attributes are to be imported.
Transformation Select the transformation to be applied to the imported objects.
Lookup Tables Description
Layer Select the Layer lookup table to be used during the import.

A blank selection for a lookup table indicates that no lookup will be performed.

Notes
  • Objects in a KML file are considered Visible if they are in a Folder or Placemark that is visible.
  • Objects that can be imported from KML include: Point, LineString, Polygon and MultiGeometry.
  • Files containing geographic coordinates require the project to be on a projection or a suitable transformation selected.
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