SMS:GIS Data Workflow

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To import GIS data into SMS, use the following steps:

1. Import GIS data.
  1. Enable ArcObjects (optional).
  2. Load shapefiles using the Add Shapefile Data command.
  3. Load additional data, such as MIF/MID files using the Add MIF/MID File Data command.
  4. Load GIS Layers.
2. Add properties.
  1. Join table data properties.
  2. Set projections.
  3. Define mapping properties.
  4. Manage GIS layers.
3. Convert data.
  1. Interpolate data to scatter module, grid module, mesh module, or map coverage.
  2. Convert GIS data to feature contours, TINs, scatter set, or 2D grid.