Adding Database Content

You can integrate the data of a database in atlasFX, if the database is of the following type:

  • Postgres (8.x)

  • MySQL (5.5)

  • MsSQL (2005 & 2008)

  • Oracle (10g, 11g)

Use the following option to add a database:

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Enter the corresponding access data to the database in the dialog and save the connection. Now you can find the database in atlasFX browser.

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Registration of database content as point layer

Coordinate values stored in a database table can be converted into a point layer.

Click with the left mouse button on the table for registration

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Please select the fields for:

  • ID

  • X-Coordinate

  • Y-Coordinate

  • Spatial reference

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After clicking on "Register table" you'll get the feedback that a point layer was added in the atlasFX vector layer list.

You'll find the layer in the list with it's table name.