SMS:Images Workflow

To import Images into SMS, use the following steps:

1. Import images.

Images are imported into the GIS module in SMS. 1. Open local images. Load images from local computer files using the File | Open... command. Alternatively, drag and drop the file into the Graphics Window in SMS. 2. Import images from the web. 1. Import static images. Use the File | Import from Web command. Select a location in the Virtual Map Locator. Set a projection for the project using the Display Projections dialog. Use the Data Service Options dialog to select a web service or catalog. Use the Advanced options if needing to access a unique or unavailable data source. Save the data file and import the data into SMS. 2. Import dynamic images. Use the File | Add Online Maps command. Select a location in the Virtual Map Locator. Set a projection for the project using the Display Projections dialog. Use the Data Service Options dialog to select a web service or catalog. Save the data file and import the data into SMS.

2. Adjust images.
Register images. Set projections. Complete any of the following as needed: Adjust transparency. Smooth Trim Resample Merge mulitple images.

3. Convert images.
Convert to a feature objects, grid module, or scatter module. Interpolate raster images to an existing map coverage, grid, or scatter set. Export images if needed. Save image if alteration were made in SMS.