3 Steps to get started
Check your browser
SKiN works best with Google Chrome, if you don't already have it installed you can download it now.
Check your internet speed
You need a minimum internet speed of 10mbps to use SKiN. Check your speed online below.
Format and import your data
SKiN requires data in a certain format - find out how to format your data by reading our guidelines below.
Data guidelines
Accepted Formats
CSV, Excel, Shapefile, MID, MIF or KML
Dates should be UK style (if used) DD/MM/YY
Data exclusions
Unknown characters and symbols
\ / : ; * < > | [ ] { } " ' , £ $
Empty rows
Empty cells in an ID column
Essential items
Geographical reference
(Postcode, XY Latitude/Longitude or Google address)
Importing your data
Create a new project
Open existing or create a new project
Choose add data
Create new layer
Select layer and import
Select which type of layer - Map Pins, Hot-Spots, Catchments or Territories
Use your own data, or try downloading our samples below
Review and approve
Review the first 10 records - press confirm to proceed or go back to re-import
Review the location match results - either update unmatched records or press create layer to complete