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on January 1, 2023

Can *.ssf files from Trimble GPS be imported as features to display in ArcMap?

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Contents:

  • How do I add GPS data to ArcMap?
  • How to convert SSF to shapefile?
  • How do I open an SSF File?
  • How do I add a point to a shapefile?
  • How do I open GPS in ArcGIS?
  • How do I view a GPX file in ArcMap?
  • How do I convert a feature class to a shapefile?
  • Can you convert a KML file to a shapefile?
  • How do I convert a WMS layer to a shapefile?
  • How do I import data from GPS?
  • How do you add geotagging data?
  • How do you add GPS coordinates?

How do I add GPS data to ArcMap?

To add GPS points as a graphic in your map document, use the Go to XY tool on the Tools menu. Select the coordinate system units and enter the XY coordinates. To insert the XY coordinate as a graphic to your ArcMap document, select Add Point.
 

How to convert SSF to shapefile?

Quote from video: And down here we're going to click on new. And from here we choose what kind of file we want to save it as and we want to save it as an ESRI shape file. So then you just click OK.

How do I open an SSF File?

You can also open SSF files by decompressing them with a Zip decompression tool, such as File Explorer (bundled with Windows), Apple Archive Utility (bundled with macOS), Corel WinZip (Windows), Corel WinZip Mac (macOS), or RARLAB WinRAR (Windows).

How do I add a point to a shapefile?

Simply click a point template in the Create Features window and the Point tool is automatically activated. Click the map where you want to add the point. You can right-click the map or use snapping to help you create points at exact locations.

How do I open GPS in ArcGIS?

Setting up the GPS device connection

  1. Click GPS > GPS Connection Setup on the ArcMap GPS toolbar.
  2. Click the Connect to GPS Receiver option.
  3. Set the baud rate, parity, data bits, and stop bits. Refer to your GPS device’s documentation for the correct values.
  4. Click OK.


How do I view a GPX file in ArcMap?

To use GPX files in ArcGIS Online: Go to Classic viewer > Add GPX from a file > save layer > Publish as a hosted feature layer and share it with public as well.
 

How do I convert a feature class to a shapefile?

Export the feature class to shapefile using the Feature Class To Shapefile tool

  1. Open the ArcGIS Pro project.
  2. On the top ribbon, click the Analysis tab, and click Tools.
  3. In the Geoprocessing pane, search for and click Feature Class To Shapefile (Conversion Tools).
  4. For Input Features, select the desired layer.

Can you convert a KML file to a shapefile?

The kml file may contain any number of points, lines, and polygons. The script will create a shapefile for the feature type of interest. If the kml file contains more than one type of feature, you will need to run the script once for each feature type that is to be converted to a shapefile.



How do I convert a WMS layer to a shapefile?

WMS. Shapefiles can be exported through the right-click menu and through the File menu. Select the item in the Project Explorer, then File | Save As to bring up the Save As dialog. In this dialog you can change the “Save as type” to “Shapefile (*.
 

How do I import data from GPS?

Make sure any needed GPS device drivers are installed on your computer.

  1. Open Google Earth.
  2. Turn off the GPS device and connect it to your computer.
  3. Turn on the GPS device.
  4. Click Tools. GPS. The “GPS Import” window opens.
  5. Choose how you want the data displayed.
  6. Click Import.


How do you add geotagging data?

Quote from video: Anything is download sony's imaging edge app so just go to your app store or your google play store search for imaging edge. And you know that's what you'll need. So if we click it there it is.



How do you add GPS coordinates?

On your computer, open Google Maps. In the search box, enter your coordinates.



Enter coordinates to find a place

  1. Decimal degrees (DD): 41.40338, 2.17403.
  2. Degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS): 41°24’12.2″N 2°10’26.5″E.
  3. Degrees and decimal minutes (DMM): 41 24.2028, 2 10.4418.


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