Upload Data

Now that you have a project, let's add some data. GOAT supports various formats including GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV, and more.

Supported Data Formats

Format	Extension	Best For
GeoJSON	.geojson, .json	Web-friendly vector data
Shapefile	.zip (containing .shp, .dbf, etc.)	Traditional GIS data
GeoPackage	.gpkg	Modern, single-file format
CSV	.csv	Tabular data with coordinates
KML	.kml	Google Earth data

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Data Catalog

Navigate to the Datasets section in your workspace.

The Datasets management view

2. Upload Your File

1. Click "Upload Dataset" or drag and drop your file
2. GOAT will automatically detect the file format
3. Preview your data to ensure it loaded correctly
4. Assign a name and optional description

3. Verify the Data

After upload, check that:

• All features are visible on the map preview
• Attribute columns are correctly detected
• Geometry types match your expectations

Reviewing your data in table view

Sample Data for This Tutorial

For this tutorial, you can use POI (Points of Interest) data. Here's what makes good input for catchment analysis:

• Schools - Analyze walking accessibility for students
• Supermarkets - Check grocery store coverage
• Public Transit Stops - Evaluate transit accessibility
• Healthcare Facilities - Map healthcare access

Download Sample Data

Don't have data? Use GOAT's built-in Data Catalog to access ready-to-use datasets for your region.

Data Quality Checklist

Before proceeding, verify:

• Data has valid geometries (points for POIs)
• Coordinate system is correct (WGS84 / EPSG:4326)
• Attributes are meaningful for your analysis
• No duplicate features

Next Step

Your data is ready! Let's move on to the exciting part: Running the Catchment Analysis.

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