Import of gpx files to define geometries using web UI

[dpalomino]

Summary

Some partners are using GPX files to collect geometries and it'd be useful for them to be able to import a GPX file to define the geometry when creating a new location via web UI.

An alternative solution could be suggested is to using a GIS software to convert GPX to SHP and then import that shp file when #1589 wold be implemented.

Another concern regarding the use of GPX files to define the geometries is that these files are usually generated a pretty ugly geometries and usually need some clean up before creating the actual geometry.

So this is to be discussed.

User Stories

• [ ] US1: As a data collector , I want to upload a GPX file to define the geometry when I am creating a new location via the web UI
• [ ] US2: As a data collector , I want to upload a GPX file to define the geometry when I am editing an existing location via the web UI

Additional description

Via the web UI, when we are creating a new location and defining the geometry, we would have the following methods to define the geometry:

• The existing drawing tools
• The manual lat/long introduction #1414
• The ability to import a file with a file-picker to upload a gpx file (or a shp file)

Related to #1589.

cc: @clash99 (working on the wireframes), @SteadyCadence

[dpalomino]

Also to be discussed, could GDB files also be considered?

cc'ing also @bjohare, as he has been involved in GPX development.

[wonderchook]

@dpalomino I think GDB files need to be a different type of feature. I would see that as a change to the import process rather than what is being requested for the GPX.

[clash99]

Wireframe of flow for adding a location through an external file (using new map ui toolbar)

[SteadyCadence]

@clash99 will the map zoom to the location of the polygon that was imported?

[oliverroick]

I like these solutions! I have nothing to moan about.