GIS Data (KML)
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What is KML?


KML is an XML-based file format for describing geographic objects, used in particular by Google Earth and Google Maps. Heurist has some support for importing KML files - this is currently the only practical method for adding large amounts of geographic data to the system.


How Do I Use KML?


Select "Import records" from the "Tools" menu on the Heurist search page. Select a KML file to import; Heurist will recognise the format and process the file, and prompt you for a record type. All records created by a single KML import will have the same record type.


To import geo-spatial data from a KML file:


  1. Select My Heurist
  2. Select Import Records
  3. Browse to select a KML file to import
  4. Select Record Type


Heurist will recognise the KML format and process the file, and prompt you for a record type. All records created by a single KML import will have the same record type.


NB: the KML Field Definitions for the XML file to determine how the data is mapped into Heurist