Appending Data to an Existing Address or Coordinate Layer

Requirement

• Unique Identifier Field: Both your original and updated csv files must contain a field that is a unique identifier for each record (i.e.; it contains a value for each record that is unique and not repeated in the data set).

Appending Data to an Existing Address or Coordinate Layer

Alert: Do not create a new layer to append your data.

1. Click Load Data at the bottom of the Browse Layers window.

2. Click Address Loader or Coordinate Loader from the menu, depending on the type of layer that you are appending. The Address or Coordinate Loader window appears.

3. In the Address or Coordinate Loader window:

   a. Layer Name: From the drop-down list, select the layer name that you created for the original Address or Coordinate data set.

   b. Foreign Key: Select your unique identifier from the drop-down list.

   c. CSV File: Click the Browse button to select your updated Address or Coordinate csv file.

   d. Click the Upload button to load your data set into LandVision™.

   • The Notification Area in the top right corner of LandVision™ confirms the success of your data load. Click the icon for information about the upload.

   • The Available list in the Browse Layers window displays your layer.

     Tip: If your layer is not in the Available list, select another folder from the Folder drop-down menu. Then re-select your original folder.