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Shapefiles

Shapefiles are the most common vector GIS format. AugmentCity accepts a shapefile packaged as a ZIP archive containing the required component files.

Import Layer dialog after selecting a shapefile ZIP, showing the detected polygon layer and the source CRS selection step

Required files inside the ZIP​

FilePurpose
.shpGeometry
.dbfAttribute table
.prjCoordinate reference system

The .shx index file is optional but recommended. If it is missing, the import may be slower.

Coordinate systems​

AugmentCity reprojects all imported geometries to WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) during import. If your .prj file is missing or uses an unsupported CRS, the import will still succeed but geometry may appear at incorrect locations.

Attribute table​

Style Editor for an imported shapefile layer with the colour field dropdown set to a .dbf attribute column and a gradient ramp applied

All columns from the .dbf file are imported and available in the Style Editor for color mapping, label display, and height encoding (for 3D bar charts and point markers).

File size limits​

The shapefile ZIP must be under 200 MB. For larger datasets, consider splitting by region or simplifying geometry with a tool like Mapshaper.