Export the GeoJSON data for a single overlay/folder

Notes:
To export a single overlay/folder to a GeoJSON file, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account

 

To learn how to export all of a map's overlays, including attribute data, visit this link instead: Export a list of map/attribute data to a GeoJSON file

 

To learn how to export all of a map's overlays, not including attribute data, visit this link instead: Export map data to a GeoJSON file - "Menu > Save GeoJSON"

Description and example of a GeoJSON file

GeoJSON is a file format for displaying geospatial data in online maps.

A GeoJSON file contains annotated geographic data in a JSON-based format.

Note: The colours of lines and shapes (polygons, etc.) are not saved in a GeoJSON file.

An example use for a GeoJSON file is: you can transfer the data for a marker location from Scribble Maps into ArcGIS (Esri).

Types of overlays

• Can be exported.
• Can't be exported.
• Can be partially exported.

When you export a single overlay/folder, you can export the GeoJSON data for these overlay types:

• Shapes - Rectangle, Circle, Polygon.
• Lines - Freeform line, Straight line, Precise curved line, Flight line.
• Markers.

The data won't be usable for these overlay types:

• Isometric shapes.
• Image overlays.

For Labels, the location will be exported to GeoJSON as a marker.

The "name" and "description" data will be attributes.

 

 

For Dimension lines, the dimension components won't be exported to GeoJSON.

Only the straight line component will be exported.

Export the GeoJSON data

1. (Optional) If the Layers Panel isn't open on the right side of the browser window, click the vertical bar. 
2. Find the overlay/folder's row.
    
3. Click on the Three Dots Icon.
   A pop-up menu will appear.
    
4. Click to select "Export GeoJSON".

   You will see the data displayed in the "GEOJSON" window.

    
5. Click the button: "DOWNLOAD FILE".
    
6. You will see the downloaded file in your browser. The file's default location will usually be your computer’s "Downloads" folder. The file’s;
   • Type will be: "GEOJSON".
   • Name will be: "Overlay.geojson".
    
7. (Optional) You can quickly view the GeoJSON data if you open the file by using text editor software. For example:
   • Notepad on Windows systems.
   • TextEdit on Mac systems.