06 Best Practices

Tips to get the best results and keep your workflow efficient.

Q How should I prepare my data before uploading?

• Ensure geometries do not have self-intersections or corrupted features.

• Verify that the coordinate reference system (CRS) is defined and correct.

• For Shapefiles, zip all components (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj) together before upload.

• Use descriptive filenames so you can easily identify layers in the Data Catalog.

Q How do I keep my workspace organized?

• Remove temporary or unnecessary layers from the Data Catalog regularly.

• Name your sessions descriptively so you can find previous work easily.

• Save your sessions frequently to avoid losing work.

Q How do I get better performance in the browser?

• Use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge --- these are the recommended browsers.

• Close other browser tabs and applications when working with large datasets.

• Enable hardware acceleration in your browser settings for smoother map rendering.

• Simplify complex geometries before processing if performance is slow.