Importing Projects

If you have already defined an area using a shapefile, KML, GeoJSON, or WKT, import it into Hub to use as a project area.

1. Select Projects. The Projects panel opens.

2. Select Add Project. The Projects toolbar displays at the top of the viewport.

   

3. Do one of the following, depending on the type of project area you want to import.

   Import a Shapefile, KML, or GeoJSON

   Create an area of interest for a project using an uploaded shapefile, KML, or GeoJSON.

   1. Select Import.

   2. In the dialog, select File Import.

   3. To select the file you want to import, do one of the following:

      • Drag and drop a file from your computer into the dotted area.

      • Select Select from Computer. In the dialog that opens, locate the file you want to import, then select Open.

      Supported file types:

      • Shapefile (must be zipped with .dbf, .prj, .shp, and .shx files)

      • KML

      • GeoJSON

      Upload is limited to one zipped shapefile at a time.

      Geodatabases (.gdb) are not supported.

      The file uploads.

      • Added areas are indicated by a green check .

        Imported areas are auto-named in two ways:

        • "Name" Field If the file you uploaded contains a "name" field, the system uses the specified name(s) from the file to name each area.

        • Unique ID By default, the system assigns a unique ID to each area (e.g., filename + 1, 2, 3, etc.).

        

      • Unaccepted areas/files are indicated by a red triangle .

   4. Select Continue. The Save Project As dialog opens.

   Import a WKT String

   Create an area of interest for a project using an imported well-known text (WKT) string.

   1. Select Import. The Project Import dialog opens.

   2. In the dialog, select WKT String.

   3. In the WKT Polygon text box, type or paste a well-known text string.

      A preview of the project's area displays in the dialog.

      

      A preview of an area for a project created using a WKT string.

      POLYGON ((-105.06 39.77, -105.00 39.81, -104.93 39.73, -105.01 39.69, -105.06 39.77))

      If your WKT is invalid, you will receive an error.

   4. Select Continue. The Save Project As dialog opens.

      To reset the Project Import dialog, select Reset.

4. In the Save Project As dialog, enter parameters and set filters for your project.

   • Project Name Enter a name for your project.

   • Private If you want the project to be visible only to you, select the checkbox.

   • Filters Select the checkboxes next to the imagery filters you want to apply.

     • Acquisition Date Filter Enter the start and end acquisition dates, or use the calendar picker to select the start and end dates.

     • Cloud Cover Filter (0% – 99%) Use the slider to set the maximum cloud cover percentage.

     • Off Nadir Angle (0° – 60°) Use the double-ended slider to set the allowable range for the angle of the satellite in relation to its target.

   Your imported project is added to the Projects panel. The project opens in the expanded Projects interface (see Overview: Expanded Projects Interface), and the viewport zooms to the extent of the project AOI.

More About Importing Projects

• When importing an area for a project, only a single contiguous feature is supported. If your area has more than one feature, only the first feature will be used.

• Rename your project in the expanded Projects interface. See Overview: Expanded Projects Interface.