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Format and import your data
SKiN requires data in a certain format - find out how to format your data by reading our guidelines below.
CSV, Excel, Shapefile, MID, MIF or KML
Dates should be UK style (if used) DD/MM/YY
Unknown characters and symbols
\ / : ; * < > | [ ] { } " ' , £ $
Empty rows
Empty cells in an ID column
Geographical reference
(Postcode, XY Latitude/Longitude or Google address)
Open existing or create a new project
Choose add data
Create new layer
Select which type of layer - Map Pins, Hot-Spots, Catchments or Territories
Use your own data, or try downloading our samples below
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
Navigate to the projects tab
Select old or unwanted projects
Click the delete button
Navigate to the layers tab
Select old or unwanted layers
Click the delete button