Add user data to the map layer

You can add user-supplied locational information as a map layer in Verisk Catalog Viewer.You can also use this layer as a spatial filter for searching events.

You can upload up to five files, with each file containing details of up to 500 locations.

Procedure

1. Click on the add symbol next to ADD GEOSPATIAL DATA.
   ADD RESOURCE DATA window opens.
2. Click on the Upload Location Data.
   Browse to file... window opens.
3. Click on Browse to file... to upload your locational files in CSV format with longitude and latitude inputs in two separate columns.
4. Alternatively, you could also drag and drop your locational files in the space provided.
5. Input a name for the layer in the newly opened dialog box
6. Validate the coordinate information by selecting the latitude and longitude columns from the respective drop-downs.
7. Click on the icon to add the data to map layers.

Results

Your locational data gets added as a map layer.

Next Steps

You can view further details about this layer in the Map Layer Details tool .

You can also use this layer as a spatial filter.