Overview
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Spatial data requires additional processing to tabular data. The following provides information about what data problems to look for and how to fix them. For specific information about CODs please see: Common Operational Dataset Processing page, COD-PS Standards and Process , COD-AB Standards and Process
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- Select Apply and OK
- You will see the outline highlighted. Now select Delete on your keyboard, and the outline is deleted
At any administrative level, boundaries that coincide with boundaries at a higher level in the hierarchy should be removed. The outer boundary is removed so that it does not conflict with the boundary of the administrative unit at a higher level. For example, first administrative level boundaries will be encompassed by international boundaries, and international boundaries will be encompassed by coastlines.
Formats
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Consider the way in which spatial data is shared. The format it is shared in may impact who can use it (e.g. non GIS people can use tabular data). For details on how to change spatial data formats see: Steps For Data Format Conversion
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