Importing background layers

Step-by-step Guide

In InfoWorks WS Pro, background layers applied to the GeoPlan provide a sense of scale to a water supply model and the ability to query objects, or find customers, based on GIS information. One way to access background layers is to import them into the network GeoPlan.

1. From the Model Group window, expand Session 02 and select BridgeNet.

2. Drag BridgeNet and drop it into the workspace to open the GeoPlan.

First, toggle off the default hatched polygon display:

3. Right-click the GeoPlan and select Properties & Themes.

4. In the GeoPlan Properties and Themes dialog box, Polygons row, deselect the Display option.

5. Click OK.
6. In the confirmation dialog box, click No.

To import a background layer:

7. Right-click the GeoPlan and select Layer Control.
8. Click Add to add a layer from your GIS software.

9. In a file explorer window, navigate to the Background.shp file.
10. Select Background.shp.
11. Click Open.

In the GIS Layers list, the Background shapefile displays.

12. Disable Selectable to prevent accidentally selecting your background layer.

13. Click Apply.
14. Click OK.

The background layer displays on the GeoPlan.