Importing a GIS drawing
Import parcel maps, cadastral and existing-condition data from Shapefile, GeoPackage or GeoJSON as a background drawing
Overview
In addition to importing a network from GIS data, GIS data can also be imported purely as a background drawing – e.g. parcel maps, land registers (ALKIS exports), development plans or utility networks of other trades. The drawing serves as a reference for planning and is not simulated.
Supported formats: Shapefile (.shp), GeoPackage (.gpkg), GeoJSON (.geojson)
Opening
- Menu Import > GIS-based drawing …
- alternatively the button
GIS Draw in the Import section of the Add geometry panel
Import dialog
| Option | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Single file | Imports exactly one GIS file. |
| Directory | Imports all GIS files of a folder including all subdirectories – convenient for cadastral deliveries that consist of many individual files. |
| Text attributes | List of all attributes found in the data. Checked attributes are displayed as labels in the view (e.g. parcel numbers, street names). |
| Layers with filled polygons | Checked layers are displayed as filled areas, all others only as outlines. |
The import log in the lower area lists the geometries that were read in as well as warnings about unrecognized attributes.
Result
The import creates a GIS Data drawing in the navigation tree with one layer per source file or source layer. As with DXF drawings:
- Visibility per layer can be controlled via the visibility icons
- Display (text size, line width) can be adjusted by double-clicking the drawing
- The drawing can be positioned via move mode if required
Notes
- The coordinates are transformed into the project coordinate system during import. Make sure that the geographic reference of the project (e.g. from a previous OSM import) matches the GIS data.
- Very large datasets with many labels can slow down the display – hide text attributes and layers that are not needed.