This article will show you how to import shapes from a file or URL when filling out IPAWS public message forms.
Import from a File
Use the steps in this section to import your shapes from the following file types:
.CSV
.GeoJSON
Import From a File Instructions
Log in to the IPAWS website if you have not already
Note: You can navigate to the IPAWS website using the website URL, or you can sign in to the Mass Notification system and click the Public Communication and Send IPAWS Alert options on the left-hand menu of the dashboard. If you do not see the Send IPAWS Alert option, you may not have permission to send alerts:
Begin the Send an IPAWS alert process
When you get to the Target Area section, click the Add Shape link:
Click the Import Shape button at the top of the toolbar on the right-hand side of the map that appears:
The default import option selection is Esri shapefile (.zip), .GeoJSON, .CSV (file import option); you can leave this option as is:
Click the Select File button:
Select your file from your computer when prompted
After you have selected your file, click the Import Shapefile button to start the import process:
After the file has been successfully imported, it will be displayed on the map
Click on any of the imported layers to view the details of the selected layer:
Within the details pop-up, click the + Add Shape button to add the shape to the map:
Notes:
The Add Shape button may appear on the top or bottom of the dialog, depending on where you click on the map.
The dialog will show you the full details of the selected layer.
Invalid layers can still be added as a shape to the map but must be made valid by editing the added shape before the shape can be saved back to the IPAWS message form.
Once you have added the shape to the map, you can edit the shape as needed
When you are done editing your shape, and the shape is valid, click the Save Shape button at the top of the map screen to return to the IPAWS message form:
Import from a URL
Log in to the IPAWS website if you have not already
Note: You can navigate to the IPAWS website using the website URL, or you can sign in to the Mass Notification system and click the Public Communication and Send IPAWS Alert options on the left-hand menu of the dashboard. If you do not see the Send IPAWS Alert option, you may not have permission to send alerts.
Begin the Send an IPAWS alert process
When you get to the Target Area section, click the Add Shape link:
Click the Import Shape button at the top of the toolbar on the right-hand side of the map:
Click the Import Option drop-down menu and select the From a URL option:
Enter the URL of your hosted FeatureLayer or Webmap Service in the provided field:
Note:
Only publicly available URL can be used to import layers and shapes.
Click the Import from URL button:
After the URL has been successfully imported, it will be displayed on the map
Click on any of the imported layers to view the details of the selected layer
Within the details popup, click the + Add Shape button to add the shape to the map:
Notes:
The Add Shape button may appear on the top or bottom of the dialog, depending on where you click on the map.
The dialog will show you the full details of the selected layer.
Invalid layers can still be added as a shape to the map but must be made valid by editing the added shape before the shape can be saved back to the IPAWS message form.
Once you have added the shape to the map, you can edit the shape as needed
When you are done editing your shape, and the shape is valid, click the Save Shape button at the top of the map screen to return to the IPAWS message form:
Import a KML File
Log in to the IPAWS website if you have not already
Note: You can navigate to the IPAWS website using the website URL, or you can sign in to the Mass Notification system and click the Public Communication and Send IPAWS Alert options on the left-hand menu of the dashboard. If you do not see the Send IPAWS Alert option, you may not have permission to send alerts:
Begin the Send an IPAWS alert process
When you get to the Target Area section, click the Add Shape link:
Click the Import Shape button at the top of the toolbar on the right-hand side of the map:
Click the Import Option dropdown menu and select the KML file URL option:
Enter the URL of your hosted FeatureLayer or Webmap Service in the provided field:
Note:
KML files can only be imported from a publicly available URL. Local file imports for KML files are not supported at this time.
Click the Import from URL button:
After the URL has been successfully imported, it will be displayed on the map
Click on any of the imported layers to view the details of the selected layer:
Within the details popup, click the + Add Shape button to add the shape to the map:
Notes:
The Add Shape button may appear on the top or bottom of the dialog, depending on where you click on the map.
The dialog will show you the full details of the selected layer.
Invalid layers can still be added as a shape to the map but must be made valid by editing the added shape before the shape can be saved back to the IPAWS message form.
Once you have added the shape to the map, you can edit the shape as needed
When you are done editing your shape, and the shape is valid, click the Save Shape button at the top of the map screen to return to the IPAWS message form: