Library Item > Geospatial

This page explains how to use the Library Item (Geospatial) Import option.

Overview

You can add/or update Library Geospatial Features in bulk using the Library Item (Geospatial) Import options.

There are several variations of this report, the difference being that when the following imports are specified the Category and Map Icon are set by default to the desired type.

• Council Facility

• Critical Infrastructure

• General

• Relief Centre

• Staging Area

• Vulnerable Facility

If using a mix of Categories, use the All Categories import.

Refer to the register page for general instructions:

Imports

Considerations

When importing consider the following:

• Name - is required for all geospatial items

• ID - use this to update an existing item.

• Assigned - if assigning to a specific officer.

• Event ID - to assign the geospatial item to a specific event.

Import File

A CSV format file is required with the correct field mappings.

Refer to the Import Field Mappings section in the Import Instructions section for the latest import file requirements.

Import Steps

To import the file:

1. Refer to the general instructions in Imports.

2. In the General section select Type: Register Items

3. For Parsing Rule: select Library Item > Geospatial (select a specific parser if you are importing items for the same category otherwise select Library Item > Geospatial > All Categories)

4. Under Import File: use the Add file button