The Areas window allows users to create, edit, and manage spatial areas used across the RemoteMiner platform. Each area includes a defined geometry and can optionally be linked to sample datasets for further spatial analysis. This guide covers how to upload, edit, and validate areas efficiently.
Creating a New Area #
1. Area Information
- Name: Must be unique within your project (3–50 characters, no special characters).
2. Geometry Upload
Upload the file defining the area’s shape. Supported formats:
- GeoJSON (.geojson) – Single file, valid Polygon or MultiPolygon structure.
- Shapefile (.shp + .dbf + .shx + .prj) – All parts must belong to the same shapefile.
- KML (.kml) – Google Earth format; will be auto-converted.
- KMZ (.kmz) – Compressed KML; system will extract automatically.
3. Optional Dataset Upload (CSV)
- Required columns (case-insensitive):
- ID: “id” or “sample”
- Latitude: “lat” or “latitude”
- Longitude: “long” or “longitude”
- Mineral Data: any columns with underscores (_)
4. Spatial Validation
- Coordinates in the CSV are automatically validated against the uploaded geometry.
- A green alert means all samples are inside the area.
- A red alert indicates at least one point is outside; submission will be blocked.
5. Optional Mask Selection
- The system auto-detects available masks from your geometry.
- You may select one or more masks for overlay during analysis.
6. Submit
- The Submit button will only activate when all validations are complete.
- Successful creation redirects to the Areas Management view.
Editing an Existing Area #
Access Edit Mode
- Go to the “Manage Areas” panel.
- Click the pencil icon next to the area you want to modify.
Editable Elements
- Name: Must still follow original rules and remain unique.
- Dataset: Upload a new CSV to replace the current one, or delete the existing dataset.
Note: Geometry editing is performed in a separate interactive geometry editor
Validation During Edits
- Dataset updates are validated against the current or newly edited geometry.
- Geometry and CSV format rules remain the same.
Submit Changes
- Changes are saved only if all validations pass.
- On success, you return automatically to the Areas panel.
Editing Area Geometry #
Access Geometry Edit Mode
- Click the geometry edit icon (📐) for a selected area.
Interactive Editing Controls
- Drag vertices to reshape the polygon.
- Click edges to add new vertices.
- Select and delete to remove points.
- Use the toolbar to Save, Cancel, or Reset geometry.
Important Notes
- Only one area can be edited at a time.
- Geometry is not saved until the Save button is clicked.
- Reset restores the original geometry.
File Requirements #
| File Type | Extension(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GeoJSON | .geojson | Valid JSON, single file |
| Shapefile | .shp, .dbf, .shx, .prj | Minimum .shp + .dbf required |
| KML | .kml | Must contain valid polygons |
| KMZ | .kmz | Must contain valid KML |
| Dataset | .csv | UTF-8, required columns: id/sample, lat/long, attributes |
Spatial Validation Rules #
- Validation runs automatically when a CSV is uploaded.
- Samples must lie within the area’s polygon.
- Submission is blocked if invalid points are found.
- Validation is repeated during edits if a new dataset is uploaded.
Best Practices #
- Name areas clearly and descriptively.
- Validate files before upload using external tools.
- Use consistent coordinate systems across all files.
- Review geometries carefully before uploading datasets.
- When editing geometries, save only once changes are confirmed.
- For datasets, ensure correct column naming and value formatting.
For advanced troubleshooting or file-specific issues, refer to in-app error messages or contact platform support.