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MISS DIG User Guide
Create a Google map layer (.kml)
Use this guideline to create a map layer (.kml) with an online
application found on-line in GOOGLE Maps. This file can be uploaded
to MISS DIG and converted to a shape file for the map database of
your facility code(s). To begin, sign into a GOOGLE account at
www.google.com. If you don’t have one, use the link provided on the
homepage to create one.
On the next screen, CLICK “MAPS”
Once you are logged in, CLICK the apps icon in the
Upper right-hand corner of the screen. It looks
like a checkerboard.
CLICK
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CLICK
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To draw a shape, LEFT CLICK and drag the curser. CLICK to change
direction and DOUBLE CLICK to
terminate your shape at its origin.
Upon import, MISS DIG will add a 250 foot buffer to line data.
No buffer will be added to shapes.
It’s OK to add more than one shape
or line to your map layer but limit each layer you create to one
(1) facility type.
Then CLICK “Your places” on the GOOGLE Maps menu.
CLICK
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CLICK
5
CLICK
3
CLICK the menu icon in the upper
left hand corner of the next screen.
CLICK “Maps” on the “Your Places” menu that appears on the next
screen.
CLICK
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CLICK “CREATE MAP” at the bottom of your map list. Use the
search bar to navigate to any
place, street, address or intersection. Use your cursor wheel to
ZOOM to your work area or double click to ZOOM. Once you’ve
positioned the map, you’re ready to draw. To create a shape, CLICK
the “Draw a line” tool under the search bar. It looks like this…..
Then CLICK “Add line or shape”
Start!
CLICK the “Base map” drop down to change the base map to
satellite view. Add places to a map layer by drawing or import
data. You can import CSV, TSV, KML, KMZ OR XLSX files.
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LABEL YOUR MAP LAYER
To name your map layer,
CLICK the 3-dot, icon as shown.
(3) Options available:
Rename this layer
Delete this layer
Open Data Table
CLICK “Rename this layer”
To name your shape, CLICK the shape.
CLICK the pencil tool to edit
CLICK “SAVE” when complete
EXPORT TO A .KML FILE
To name this layer,
use the following format:
Facility code(underscore)date created
Example: MITEC2_2.6.15
Limit each layer to one (1) facility type; e.g wtr, ele,
sani
Add a layer for each facility.
CLICK the 3-dot icon
to export the file.
Then CLICK
“Export to KML”
CLICK the drop down menu to see each layer you created.
Select a layer to export. CLICK “Download” to export your .kml
file to
the download folder of your computer. If this file is large, it
may convert
to a .kmz (zip).
Email these files to [email protected]
PROCESS COMPLETE!
LABEL YOUR SHAPE
