Maps and Map Data
PathLab gives you several ways to get data onto the map and measure it: import existing GeoJSON, survey distances and areas, and review coverage statistics.
Import (Load)
The Load toolbar button imports a GeoJSON file as map features.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| File upload | Choose a .geojson file, or paste GeoJSON content directly. |
| Role | Assign a role to the imported features (Auto-detect from file, or set one explicitly — see roles below). |
Imported features land as layers in the Features and Layers panel, where you can save and deploy them. See Import map data.
Survey
The Survey toolbar button opens the survey tool for measuring on the map and placing features precisely:
- Measure distances along linestrings and areas of polygons.
- Read Heading and Elevation for placed geometry.
- Add Points and Linestrings by clicking the map or entering exact Latitude / Longitude coordinates.
- Assign a role to what you place (for example Allowed Area, Path / Preferred Area, Keepout, Soft Exclusion, Work Area, Target, Queue, Control Zone, Trigger Zone).
Statistics
The Statistics view summarizes coverage output, including:
- Total Distance
- Point Count
- Row Count