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Importing data

You can import into the application three ways:

You can also import information and add it to the current map in one step by using the Add Layer wizard or dragging files or urls into the Layers view.

Import Wizard to directly add to the Catalog

You can use the Import Wizard to copy data into the applications catalog.

  1. Open the Import Wizard by:
    • Selecting File ‣ Import from the menu bar; or
    • Pressing the image0 Import button on the Catalog view
  2. Select Data and click Next
  3. Choose from the available data formats and click Next
  4. Your imported data is now available in the Catalog view

Tips: You can also import files and urls by dragging them from the file system, or web browser, and dropping them in the Catalog view, or by copying and pasting.

Related tasks

Drag and Drop

Related reference

Import Wizard

Catalog view

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