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Import Points

Points are one of the data types that you can work with in the Map window's Object Manager.

Import points

You can import existing points into your project by using the Import | Import Points menu option in the Application toolbar. Follow these steps:

1. From the Application toolbar, click | Import Points to open the Select Points Files to Import dialog box.
2. Select the file(s) you want to import.
3. Click <Open>.
4. You can view the points on your map, and also by selecting the Points tab of the Object Manager.

The points data itself displays in WinPICS as a named point set. You can organize point sets into groups, which are folders in the Object Manager. Use the Object Manager to create a new group of points. Read more

• WinPICS automatically converts points imported as a shape file into filled circles on your map. However, you may have to zoom in to a lower scale to see the points. To make sure you are looking at the right area of the map, right-click on the newly imported points in the Object Manager, and select Snap to Map Extent.

Use the Points tab shortcut menu to edit, merge, rename, and perform other actions on the points.

You can select points as an attribute when you set up your gridding. The points you use should be compatible with the type of data you're gridding. So if you want to grid on horizon time, then the points data should be in milliseconds.

What do you want to do?

• Create, edit, or move points on the map
• Learn about your options in the points tab menu
• Select your input data for gridding