Spatial Data Sources > Creating Spatial Data Sources

To begin creating a new spatial data source, go to the Spatial data section and click on Create. Certain parameters are common to all data sources, while others are specific to each type of data source.

Identification
Name	Enter a name for the new spatial data source. The name must be unique.
Type	Select the type of data source that matches the type of the data to read. All supported data source types are shown in the list. You can also search the list by typing a few letters in the search field.
Description	Optionally enter a description for the new spatial data source. This description can only be viewed by the JMap administrator.

Note that custom data source types may also exist. These are new types of data sources that are developed for special purposes using the JMap SDK.

The next configuration steps will depend on the data source type you selected. For more information on configuring a specific type of spatial data source, refer to the appropriate section in this manual.

Projections

The projection of the data source must be selected to match the projection of the data. If this parameter is not set correctly, the data displayed may be invalid.

Projections
Original projection	The projection or spatial coordinate system of the data in the data source.

Note: At the last stage of creating a spatial data source, the Start update automatically option allows you to initiate the update when you click on Finish. If you do not select this option, you will have to launch the update manually from the spatial data section in order for your changes to be taken into account.