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Adding Vector Map Data

AccuGlobe supports numerous GIS data formats that can be added to a project with a few simple clicks. It should first be determined if the GIS data is in a vector format that is compatible with AccuGlobe by using the list below:

  • ESRI® Shapefiles (*.shp)

Adding Raster Web Data

AccuGlobe 2007 adds support for web based data. It should first be determined if the web service data is in a format that is compatible with AccuGlobe by using the list below:

  • OGC Web Map Service (WMS)
  • ECWP

Adding Imagery Map Data

It should first be determined if the GIS data is in a imagery format that is compatible with AccuGlobe by using the list below:
  • MrSID® Imagery (*.sid)
  • ECW® Imagery (*.ecw)
  • JPEG2000 Imagery (.jp2)
  • Band Interleave (*.bil)
  • ERDAS® Raster Format (*.lan)
  • Graphics Interchange Format (*.gif)
  • Joint Photographic Exports Group (*.jpg)
  • Tagged-Image File Format (*.tif)
  • Windows BitMap Format (*.bmp)

World Files (Needed for Imagery)

Some data formats were designed for storing generic graphics, such as .jpg, as opposed to geographic data, such as .lan. In these cases a world file that defines how to interpret between image data and real world coordinates is required.

Image FormatImage File ExtensionSupported World File Extensions
MrSid®.sid.sdw
JPEG2000 (World file optional).jp2.j2w
ECW® (World file optional).ecw.eww
Tagged-Image File Format (TIFF).tif.tfw
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG).jpg.jpw
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF).gif.giw
Windows Bitmap (BMP).bmp.bmw

The world file contain 6 numbers as described below:

Line 1 - PixelWidth (must be positive number)
Line 2 - Rotation against X axis (for future implementation)
Line 3 - Rotation against Y axis (for future implementation)
Line 4 - PixelHeight (must be negative number)
Line 5 - X coordinate value of the Origin point that maps to the upper left corner of image
Line 6 - Y coordinate value of the Origin point that maps to the upper left corner of image

Steps For Adding File Based Map Data

Each GIS data set will be added to the map project as a single layer. To add a layer to AccuGlobe follow the steps below:
  1. Click on the Add Data button on the main toolbar.
  2. Click the Files of type dropdown list to select the type of GIS data you want to add.
  3. Browse to the location of the GIS data.
  4. Click on the GIS data you want to add as a new layer in your project.
  5. Click the Open button. The new layer will be added to your project.
Alternatively you can:
  1. Click on the File menu from the main menu.
  2. Click on Add Data.
  3. Click the Files of type dropdown list to select the type of GIS data you want to add.
  4. Browse to the location of the GIS data.
  5. Click on the GIS data you want to add as a new layer in your project.
  6. Click the Open button. The new layer will be added to your project.

Steps For Adding Web Based Map Data

For each web service, all available layers will be added to the map. To add a web service to AccuGlobe follow the steps below:
  1. Click on the Add Data Web button on the main toolbar.
  2. Select the type of web service from the drop down.
  3. Type in the URL of the web service.
  4. To save the URL for future use, click the Save button.
  5. Click the OK button. AccuGlobe will attempt to connect to the web service and add the layers to the project.

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