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GIS Server

Datasets

Datasets are the fundamental entities in GIS Server, serving as the primary containers for storing and managing geospatial data. They form the backbone of the system, enabling users to organize, process, and visualize geographic information effectively.

What are Datasets?

Section titled “What are Datasets?”

Datasets in GIS Server represent collections of geospatial data that can be visualized, analyzed, and shared through the platform. Each dataset contains structured geographic information along with associated attributes and metadata.

Supported Formats

Section titled “Supported Formats”

GIS Server supports a wide range of geospatial data formats to ensure compatibility with various data sources. The platform can handle both vector and raster data formats commonly used in the geospatial industry.

Vector Formats

Section titled “Vector Formats”
  • Shapefile (.shp) - Industry standard for vector geospatial data
  • GeoJSON (.geojson) - Lightweight format for web-based applications
  • CSV (.csv) - Tabular data with coordinate columns
  • Excel (.xlsx, .xls) - Spreadsheet data with geographic coordinates
  • JSON (.json) - JavaScript Object Notation for structured data
  • XML (.xml) - Extensible Markup Language for structured data

Raster Formats

Section titled “Raster Formats”
  • GeoTIFF (.tif, .tiff) - High-quality raster imagery with geographic metadata
  • JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg) - Compressed imagery for web applications
  • PNG (.png) - Lossless format for detailed imagery
  • BMP (.bmp) - Uncompressed bitmap format

Dataset Management

Section titled “Dataset Management”

The dataset management system provides comprehensive tools for creating, organizing, and maintaining geospatial data within the GIS Server platform.

Creating Datasets

Section titled “Creating Datasets”

  1. Upload Data: Import files in supported formats through the admin panel

  2. Configure Metadata: Add descriptive information, tags, and categorization

  3. Specify Coordinate System: Specify the spatial reference system

  4. Configure Attribute Mapping: Configure field types and display properties

Dataset Organization

Section titled “Dataset Organization”
  • Categories: Group datasets by theme or purpose
  • Tags: Add descriptive labels for easy searching
Section titled “Related Documentation”

Explore these related sections to learn more about how datasets integrate with other GIS Server features:

Maps Learn how to visualize datasets on interactive maps with various widgets and tools
Styles Understand how to style and customize dataset appearance for better visualization
Admin Panel Manage datasets through the comprehensive administrative interface
Export Export datasets in various formats for external applications and analysis