My Layers Help

My Layers

My Layers contains users' files that can be displayed on the Main Map. This includes local files on the device and files from the GK Cloud if a user has created an account and logged in.

For access to the GK Cloud and to upload or download files, navigate to cloud.gktechinc.com.

You must create an account through GK Field Mapper or ADMS to access the GK Cloud.

Workspace

The Workspace is outlined in red.

The text in this area shows the path to your Workspace. New surveys created in GK Field Mapper will save to this location. Files displayed below the red outlined area are in this Workspace.

Click the Folder Button next to the Workspace path (within the red outline) to switch to another Workspace.Workspace

Layers

Layers highlighted by the red square can be loaded into the Main Map.

Each layer includes a checkbox (or folder icon), colored dot, and layer name with its file extention (file type).

Checkbox

Selecting the checkbox for a layer will turn the layer on or off in the Main Map.

Colored Dots

The colored dots indicate sync status of the layer when connected to the GK Cloud.

Blue - This layer is synced between the device and Cloud.
Yellow - A previous version of this file has been downloaded to the device. An updated version is available on the GK Cloud.
Orange - This layer is on the device but has not been uploaded to the GK Cloud, or a new version of this layer is on the device and has not been uploaded to the GK Cloud.
Red - This layer is in the GK Cloud, but has not been downloaded to the device.

File Types

GK Field Mapper supports a wide range of file types.

.shp - A common ESRI shapefile that is used in GIS applicaitons.
.json - A GeoJson file containing vector data. Although contrary to the standards, this file type may contain a geometry collection.
.csv - Comma delimited file containing x/y locations for displaying point data.
.kml - A markup vector file that can be displayed in applications such as Google Earth.
.dxf - String-based CAD file containing vector-based formats.
.dwg - Proprietary binary file owned by AutoDesk.
.bmp/.png/.jpg - Image formats that display satellite or custom image data. A world file (.bpw/.pnw/.jpw, respectively) is needed to display this file in the appropriate geographical space.
.grd - A Surfer grid file that displays float data such as elevation or numerical data.

Options (Sync/Import/Share)

Pressing the Options button will allow you to Sync folders with the GK Cloud, import local files from your device, and export files from your Workspace.

Sync Folders with GK Cloud

To select which folders to sync with the GK Cloud, press Sync Folders with GK Cloud. Once the folders you want to sync are selected, press "OK." A "Sync Complete" message will appear once files have successfully synced.

Import

To import local data, create a zip folder of the data you wish to display in a field and place it in a designated folder on your device. After clicking import, you will be asked for permission to access folders; choose the parent folder where your .zip folder is located. This will import all files located in the .zip folder to the internal location where it can be easily accessed by the app.

Files within GK Field Mapper can be shared via your favorite sharing app; typically your email app, but others will work as well. When sharing data, the contents of the Workspace will be zipped up and shared as a compressed .zip file.