Uploading GIS data
Add shapefiles, KML, and CSV point, line, and polygon data.
👤 Roles — Can access: Editor and above · Can edit settings: Editor and above
Overview
GIS data — shapefiles, KML, and CSV point/line/polygon data — can be uploaded to a location and viewed in the Data Viewer. Editors and above can upload.
Supported formatsFormat
File type
Notes
Shapefile
.ZIP
ZIP must contain .shp, .dbf, .shx, and .prj
KML
.KML
CSV
.CSV
Must include a
featclass column plus coordinates ( x/ y, latitude/ longitude, or a geom WKT column)Soarvo uses a single upload flow for every data type:
- Open the location from the home screen.
- In the Data Viewer, find the File upload panel and click Upload files.
- Select your file(s) and confirm — progress shows in the panel, then the layer appears in the Data Viewer.
⚠️ Note: Files must use the same coordinate system as the project, and the file (or ZIP) name becomes the layer name. See Supported data types & formats for the authoritative format reference and detailed steps.
Formats below are drawn from the master Supported formats list; confirm the grouping with product.
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