E.3.1  Adding a Layer Based on a New Shape File

To add a layer from a new shapefile to an existing map (for example, to add a “CensusRegions” layer to a “US2” map that already has a “state” layer), follow the steps below:

1. Obtain a shapefile that contains the data for the desired new layer.

2. Proceed through the steps described in Exporting a Shape File as a Style Intelligence Map to process the shapefile appropriately.

3. When you select 'Export layer' from the 'InetSoft' menu, make the following settings:

a. For the 'Map file', select the same mapdata.xml file that already contains the other layer(s) of the map.

b. For the 'Map type', use the menu to select the map to which you want to add the layer (e.g., 'US2').

c. For the 'Layer name', enter the name of the desired new layer (e.g., 'CensusRegions').

 

d. Complete the additional steps described in Exporting a Shape File as a Style Intelligence Map, and press 'OK'.

This exports the new layer into the existing mapdata.xml file, and associates the layer with the existing map.

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