On some platforms, for example on the Macintosh and Microsoft Windows, the operating system's file system browser can be used to copy folders and files from the file system into uDig.
Note: The resource(s) must be dragged to the exact location in the Projects view hierarchy; they cannot be simply dragged and dropped onto a blank area.
By dragging and dropping information onto a Map new layers will be created:
- Open the operating system's file system explorer.
- Locate a supported filetype such as a shapefile and drag it to onto an existing Map in your Project view.
When dragging data into the Projects view, the project/map that is being dropped into will be selected.
Drag the file over a project and release the mouse button.
- Notice that the file is opened in a newly created Map.
- This can also be achieved by copying the file in the system explorer, then selecting the destination in the Projects view and choosing Edit > Paste
By dragging and dropping information onto a Project a new Map will be created:
- Drag and drop a link to a support web service (such as a web map server) onto a project folder
- Select several layers from the provided service
- A new map will be created
You may also DnD layers directly onto the Layer view, or onto an existing Map.
Layers view
Map editor
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