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Manage Projects

A Project in Mapit GIS is a GeoPackage (.gpkg) database file that contains all your layers, features, and configuration. Projects allow you to organise your work into separate, portable files that can be shared or backed up.

Accessing Project Management​

  1. Tap the Menu tab to open the Main Menu
  2. Select Manage Projects from the Data Management section

What is a Project?​

Each project is stored as a GeoPackage file-an open, standards-based format (OGC GeoPackage specification) built on SQLite. This means your data is:

  • Portable - Copy the .gpkg file to any device or desktop GIS software
  • Compatible - Works with QGIS, ArcGIS, and other GIS tools
  • Self-contained - All layers, features, and attributes in one file
tip

Only one project can be active at a time. The active project is where new features and layers are created.

Creating a New Project​

  1. Tap the + button
  2. Select Create New Project
  3. Enter a descriptive name for your project (e.g., TreeSurvey2024)
  4. Tap Create
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Avoid special characters in project names. Use letters, numbers, and underscores only.

Importing a Project​

You can import existing GeoPackage files from your device or cloud storage:

  1. Tap the + button
  2. Select Import Project
  3. Browse to select a .gpkg file
  4. The project appears in your list
note

Duplicate project names are not allowed. If a project with the same name exists, rename one before importing.

Project Actions​

Select a project to reveal available actions:

Set Active​

Makes the selected project the current working project. All new layers and features will be added to this project.

Save As​

Creates a copy of the project with a new name. Useful for creating backups or variations of your survey setup.

Export​

Exports the project as a .gpkg file to your device storage or share location. The exported file includes a timestamp (e.g., MyProject-2024-01-15.gpkg).

Delete​

Permanently removes the project and all its data.

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Deletion cannot be undone. All layers and features within the project will be lost. You cannot delete the currently active project.

Manage Layers​

Opens the Layer Management screen for the active project, where you can create, edit, and configure layers.

Project List​

The project list displays:

  • Project name - The identifier you assigned
  • Active badge - Shows which project is currently active
  • Selection highlight - Selected projects show available actions

Best Practices​

  • One project per survey - Keep different surveys in separate projects for easier management
  • Regular exports - Export your project regularly as a backup
  • Descriptive names - Use names that identify the survey type, location, or date
  • Check active project - Before collecting data, verify the correct project is active