Export Data

Export Data

Exporting Data from XMAP

You can access data from XMAP as WFS, WMS or export a Shapefile.

Shapefile Export:
  1. Log in to XMAP
  2. Click the Settings cog (top right) and select Administration
  3. Once the admin panel has loaded, select Data on the left hand navigation, then select Layers
  4. It may take a few seconds to load the list of layers
  5. Select the layer you are interested in
  6. On the right hand side at the end of the list of tabs, select External Access.



  1. Select .SHP as the format





  1. Click Yes on the popup box
  2. When you're file is ready you will be prompted to download it

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