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Can I add a shapefile to my map?

Learn how to upload shapefiles and other mapping overlays into WellDatabase.

WellDatabase supports shapefiles and additional overlay types that can be added directly to the map. Up to 30 layers, including data layers, can be added to a map at one time.

The video below demonstrates the shapefile upload process in WellDatabase.

 

Upload a Shapefile

1. Open the Tools panel on the right side of the map.

2. Click the + button in the Layers section.

3. Select Shapefile Layer from the Overlay Type Selector.

 

4. Upload a .zip file containing your shapefile components.

Shapefiles typically include:

     • .shp
     • .dbf
     • .prj
     • additional supporting files

 

To ensure the layer displays correctly, compress all shapefile components into a single .zip file before uploading.

 5. Configure optional display settings including:

    •  line color
    •  fill color
    •  opacity
    •  interactive layer

6. Click Load to add the layer to the map.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are shapefile uploads available on all subscriptions?
A: Shapefile uploads are available on paid WellDatabase subscriptions, including Essential, Plus, and Pro plans. This feature is not available on Lite accounts.

Q: Do I need to upload a ZIP file?
A: Yes. Shapefile components should be compressed into a single .zip file before uploading.

Q: What shapefile components should be included in the ZIP file?
A: Most shapefiles include .shp, .dbf, .prj, and additional supporting files.

Q: Can I upload more than one layer?
A: Yes. Up to 30 layers, including data layers, can be added to a map at one time.

Q: Can I create interactive AOIs from shapefiles?
A: Yes. Polygon shapefiles can be configured as interactive layers for custom AOI creation.

Q: Can line shapefiles be converted into polygons?
A: Yes. If your shapefile contains lines or multiline strings instead of polygons, QGIS includes a Polygonize tool that can convert line-based shapes into polygons.

Q: What overlay formats are supported?
A: WellDatabase supports WMS, WMTS, TMS, ZMap, Shapefile, KML, and GeoJSON overlay formats. See related article: How do I add overlays to the map?

Q: What should I do if my shapefile will not upload correctly?
A: See related article: Why is my ZIP shapefile not uploading?

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