Hello,
I have been having this issue on multiple models i am currently working of for a couple of clients. When I import a shapefile for geocoded demands from our GIS dept the background layer is showing up in the middle of the ocean by Africa. However, when I import the shapefiles I received off of ArcGIS online they input into the correct location where the watermains have been drawn. I need this shapefile so i may put it into LoadBuilder and create the demands. See below for the pictures:
Entire Model View:
Shapefiles imported off GIS online correctly:
GIS View of all files aligning correctly:
they both have the same geographic coordinate system and this has been a persistent issue. The geocoded shapefile only shows like 2 dots as well in the model but all the individual addresses in GIS.
I'm nearly 100% sure there is a problem with the projected coordinate system for the geocoded shapefile. If you post two shapefiles that you have I can tell you for certain. If you do decide to post the files make sure you zip up the .DBF, .SHX, .SHP, and .PRJ files for each shapefile that you have. If you do that I can check the files for you.
Here are the two files. Isolation Valves are the first and the second is the Geocoded Demands. COuld it be the X & Y coordinates possibly?Isolation Valves.zipSummit Township Geocoded Data.zip
Hello Alan,
Thanks for providing the files. The data appears to be in degree decimal, which is the likely cause of the issue. Please see the following link for a possible resolution to the issue: Can ModelBuilder or LoadBuilder use shapefiles that have just a defined geographic coordinate system?
Regards,
Scott
Answer Verified By: Alan Frygier
The problem is exactly as Scott described it. The layer only has geographic coordinate system defined with no projected coordinate system. You isolation valves file, however, has a defined projected coordinate system of WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere. If you want the layers to line up correctly try to project the Geocoded layer in that project coordinate system.
Mark
You guys are awesome this worked perfectly!!!!!