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Introduction

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Map Data is an Active911 feature that allows you to upload map data points and documents to the in-app mapping system. The map data points are visible to you whenever you open the in-app mapping system.

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1. Download the spreadsheet template (See below)

2. Using the template as a guide, refactor your data so it fits in a similar four-column spreadsheet listing a title (required), description (may be blank), and latitude and longitude. (Please You must delete the name, description, latitude, and longitude row!)

3. Save the resulting file as CSV (comma-separated values file).

   1. For OpenOffice:

   2. File > Save As...

   3. Set "Save as type:" to "Text CSV"

   4. "Keep Current Format" when prompted

   5. Accept defaults, ignore the warning about "Only the active sheet saved"

   6. For Excel:

   7. Select "Save As..."

   8. Select "Other Formats"

   9. Select "CSV (Comma Delimited)"

   10. Acknowledge warnings

4. Now, in Active911, open the Map Data tab and click the Bulk Upload link.

5. Upload the file, selecting an icon type

6. You will be shown a preview of the data. If everything looks good, click Save.

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