import xy coordinates

how can I import xy coordinates with point symbol using csv file.

Answers

  • bmg_bob
    bmg_bob Global Mapper Programmer
    First, use the Configuration window, Point Styles tab.
    1. At the bottom of the window there is a list of custom symbols.  Click the Add Symbol(s)... button to add your custom symbol.  
    2. At the top, under Point Types, click the New Type... button to create a new point type that uses your custom symbol.
    Now, import your point data using File->Open Generic ASCII Text File...  On the Options window:
    1. Choose Point Only for the Import Type
    2. Specify your coordinate order, and other parameters related to how the point data is laid out in your CSV file (coordinate order, etc.) and whether or not you have 3D data or other attributes.
    3. On the right side of the window, under "Assign Loaded Point Features the Classification:", choose the point type that you added above from the list.
    Click the Help button if you need more details.