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How to Upload Vector Data to the Birdi Platform
Step 1. Navigate to the Layers panel
Click on the Upload Media dropdown menu.
Select Upload Vector.
You can upload the following vector formats:
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Uploading zipped DXF or shapefile data
To upload a shapefile or DXF, ensure the following:
The shapefile or .dxf file must be compressed into a .zip folder.
The Shapefile .zip folder must include the following necessary components:
.shp (geometry file)
.shx (shape index file)
.dbf (attribute data file)
.prj (projection file)
Your shapefile may also contain a .xml (metadata file), .cpg (encoding file) however they are not required.
The DXF .zip folder must contain the following necessary components:
.dxf file (the drawing file)
.prj file (projection file
Ensure that the .zip folder contains only one shapefile or dxf file. Multiple files in a single folder may cause upload errors.
A valid zip file will appear in green in the upload panel and will be available for visualization.
If your .zip folder appears in red, it means the file is invalid for visualization. You can still upload the file, but it will not render on the map.
If you need guidance on how to properly zip your shapefile or .dxf or repair missing components, refer to this article: How to zip and Repair shapefiles and dxf files for upload.
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Uploading GeoJSON and KML Files
GeoJSON and KML files can be uploaded directly without compression.
Vector Visualization
Points, polygons and lines currently cannot be custom styled in Birdi. Your data will render in the following styles:
Points: Muted Orange
Lines: Muted Green
Polygons: Muted, slight opaque blue
Polygon borders: Black.
Unsupported Formats
DXF and DWG files are not currently supported for visualization without projection information on the Birdi platform. If you need to use these formats, refer to this article for conversion options: How to Convert DXF and DWG Files for Visualization.
Notes on projection:
Regardless of your uploaded vector layer's Coordinate Reference System (CRS), any uploaded vector will be automatically reprojected to WGS84 for visualization purposes. This transformation is solely for display and does not alter the layer's original metadata. If you share or download the data, it will retain its original CRS.