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Failed to Import Shapefile, Invalid Shapefile

JosephRenzetti

When I export out a shapefile or create a new one, all of a sudden ArcGIS Explorer online is not able to import a shapefile. I keep getting an error box with the message, "Failed to Import Shapefile - Invalid Shapefile." I wish it would let me know why it was invalid. Anyone know of a solution to this? I had it working a few days ago.
Thanks.

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RiyasMoidu_Jameela

I couldn't attach the full file so I selected some features from it and saved as an another shapefile. I am attaching the file here, please analyze the data. I tried to upload this also, still error.

Pleease help

x1.zip

RiyasMoidu_Jameela

I have imported 2 point features of small size but I couldn't upload a polygon feature which is about 3.25 MB in .zip format. The number of features are around 930, .shp, .shx, .prj, .dbf and other associated files are included directly in the .zip root. I even tried to upload without the extra extensions like .sbn. It is in WGS 1984 (also tried UTM).

It is showing the error "Unable to import this shapefile (Timeout exceeded)". I was thinking that it can be internet speed problem, but I tried a high speed network for this and no use from it.
Please help.

MeghanMooney

I am having issues importing a shapefile into Explorer Online. The message the appears says that I have failed to import because I am missing a shapefile. I know that my zipped folder has my shapefile in it because it is opening in ArcMap. Does anyone know the possible solution? Attached is my zipped shapefile.

Rec.zip

CalebChase

Hello,

I am trying to import a split ZIP file into ArcGIS Explorer Online. I get the following error message:

"The OnRequestLastVolume event handler U0027 doesn't exist. You should handle this event to work with spanning archives."

I have attached the file. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

C. Chase

tl_2010_42_zcta510split.zip

PaulSLowrey

OK, I see now that my data is corrupted. Going to try to repair and repost.

Edit: It appears to have been a projection problem; the buildings feature class had no projection defined when I was digitizing them. I created a new feature class (with projection defined as same as data frame) and digitized the buildings again. Everything seems to be working now.

PaulSLowrey

I'm trying to import shapefiles into arcgisonline. The nwacc_bldg file I digitized myself; the HVGP_rds file is data from the state clearinghouse. I zipped both of them myself. The HVGP file displays without issue, but the nwacc_bldg file won't display. The error message says:

Unable to import this shapefile. (The operation was attempted on an empty geometry.).

The shapefile displays, with attributes, in ArcGIS desktop (ArcInfo). Can someone take a look at these files and find out what I'm doing wrong when creating the shapefile, so that I can correct it?

Thanks!

nwacc_bldg (3).zip

HVGP_rds.zip

ShellyGill2

I'm getting the same message, been trying for three days.

This one has the same folder issue - you need to put the files into the root of a zipfile, not within a folder within the zipfile. After correcting that I tried to import, and got a message indicating there's no .shx file - this was a little confiusing until I spotted you have a naming error in the files - the .shx file has a different name (Nueces ISDs but it should be Nueces_ISDs to match the other files). I corrected that and imported again, and this time the import worked for me. However, again like the previous case on the thread, I'm not really sure this file has the correct prj file for the data that is in the shapefile, as after importing the data did not appear to be located correctly. So the advice about checking your data sources from the previous thread would apply here too.

Hope this helps,

SharleneWalker

I'm getting the same message, been trying for three days.

Nueces_ISDs.zip

ShellyGill2

First, you need to know exactly what the coordinate system the coordinates in the shapefile are defined in. Where did you get the shapefile from in the first place? If the data doesnt already contain a .prj file, maybe you can find the name or WKID (Well Known Id) of the coordinate system of the data set. So now you can add the correct .prj file for that coordinate system.

There is a very useful site http://spatialreference.org which lists coordinate systems (or more specifically spatial references - you can find a good article on what all these things actually mean http://sharpgis.net/post/2007/05/Spatial-references2c-coordinate-systems2c-projections2c-datums2c-ellipsoids-e28093-confusing.aspx if you want to know more) by name and WKID, and also gives you the contents of a .prj file for that system, listed as 'Esri WKT'. So for example the system that many web mappping sites use is Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere, and if you find this on the site, it shows the Esri WKID is 102100, and the file contents is "PROJCS["WGS_1984_Web_Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere",GEOGCS["GCS_WGS_1984",DATUM["D_WGS_1984",SPHEROID["WGS_1984",6378137.0,298.257223563]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree",0.017453292519943295]],PROJECTION["Mercator_Auxiliary_Sphere"],PARAMETER["False_Easting",0.0],PARAMETER["False_Northing",0.0],PARAMETER["Central_Meridian",0.0],PARAMETER["Standard_Parallel_1",0.0],PARAMETER["Auxiliary_Sphere_Type",0.0],UNIT["Meter",1.0]]". Now save this text to a file alongside the coordinate system with the same base name and the .prj projection. The important thing to note is that you cant just add any old .prj file - it has to match the data.

Hope this helps,

StevenKounis

Thanks alot.Have already corrected some of my mistakes. But do not know how to properly produce the projection file.

ShellyGill2

There's a few things that would cause a problem in your upload. There's nearly 4000 polygons in this shapefile, substantially over the 1000 record limit for importing into a web map. It's not really advisable to have so many polygon features in a webmap anyway, as performance is not likely to be good (search for other threads in this forum and on the ArcGIS Online forum for more info on this issue). So consider what data you're trying to show, and if it's a lot of features, having a web service of the data would be a better way to go.

There's also a few other things - the file should be a .zip file (as far as I know, .rar is not currently supported), and the shapefile should be in the root of the .zip file, not within a folder (there's a folder called 'untitled folder' within your .rar for example - this structure would not work). Your .prj file is not part of the shapefile - .prj files must have the same base file name as the rest of the files in the shapefile - in your case that would be Export_Output_2.prj. In addition, I'm not sure, but from trying to import this in ArcMap, your shapefile may not actually contain data in the coordinate system that you have in the Greek.prj file. You should ensure that the prj has the correct coordinate system for the data that the shapefile contains - when you import into Explorer Online, the service will then automatically reproject the data into the same coordinante system as the map you're importing in to.

Hope this helps some,

StevenKounis

I have the same problem
I attach my zip file below with all the shp,shx,dbf,prj files

untitled folder.rar

SarahNelson

I know the size limit for shapefiles is supposed to be 10 MB, but I have a hard time uploading any files larger than about 2.5 MB. I have reduced my features to fewer than 1,000, so I don't believe that's the problem. The last shapefile I tried to upload returned an error message saying "Failed to import shapefile. The input shapefile exceeds the maximum allowed limit for embedding graphic features." Do you have any tips for me?

I am not able to attach my shapefile here for some reason (the proxy server received an invalid response from an upstream server). I will try again later if you need to see the shapefile.

Thanks so much!

jht17

Just wanted to let you all know that MY failure was caused by NOT turning off the 'Save full path info' in WinZip. Doh!

MikeRudden

Hi Andy,
Here's the shapefile again. Thanks,
Jes

Hi Jes,

This shapefile does not open in ArcGIS Desktop 10. A valid shapefile must consist of the following files: .shp, .dbf and .shx. The zip file you attached does not contain the .shx file. For more info see http://www.esri.com/library/whitepapers/pdfs/shapefile.pdf

Additionally to import a shapefile into Explorer Online the .prj file also needs to be present, which it is in your zip.

Mike

JamesScott4

Could you please re-post the shapefile?

Thanks,
Andy

Hi Andy,
Here's the shapefile again. Thanks,
Jes

AvInTown0211.zip

AllenRisley

Hi,

I ran the repair geometry tool in ArcGIS Desktop on this shapefile and it found a number of self interesections (see attached).

Subsequently the shapefile imported without any problems. I saved a map here:
http://explorer.arcgis.com/?open=4142b65ffc8c49f3a2eebccffe706254

Mike

Thanks Mike. I'll run repair geometry on it as well. I had no problems working with it in ArcMap before - AGEO must be pickier? I'm guessing that repairing geometry is probably a good thing to do on all files before attempting to import them to AGEO.

Allen

TeodoraPopa

For me, I noticed that the shape geometry should be point and not multipoint and the shapefile in lat/long coordinates. This is for small files.
I am trying now a bigger file < 1M ZIPPED and it takes for ever
Teodora

MikeRudden

Hi,

I ran the repair geometry tool in ArcGIS Desktop on this shapefile and it found a number of self interesections (see attached).

Subsequently the shapefile imported without any problems. I saved a map here:
http://explorer.arcgis.com/?open=4142b65ffc8c49f3a2eebccffe706254

Mike

shapefile repair report.png

AllenRisley

I am also having difficulty uploading a particular shapefile. I have uploaded many others with no problem. The error message I get says: "Failed to import shapefile...Specified method is not supported."

The .zip file contains the correct files, they are named the same as the .zip file and are in the root of the .zip file. It is a polygon file of agricultural areas, about 990 records.

Any ideas of what the problem might be?

Thanks,

Allen

failedtoimp.jpg

Agriculture_Commodity_large.zip

AndyMacDonald

Sorry- forgot to mention that the file works fine for me in ArcGIS Desktop. I use it all the time...
Thanks again!

Could you please re-post the shapefile?

Thanks,
Andy

JamesScott4

Hi Andy,
Thanks for responding. The shapefile is parcel data for the portion of Beech Mountain that lies in Avery County. I created it by clipping the Avery County Parcel data file from that county's tax mapping by our Beech Mountain Town limits.

Sorry- forgot to mention that the file works fine for me in ArcGIS Desktop. I use it all the time...
Thanks again!

JamesScott4

This shapefile appears to be corrupt. I am unable to view it in ArcMap. How did you create this shapefile?

Andy

Hi Andy,
Thanks for responding. The shapefile is parcel data for the portion of Beech Mountain that lies in Avery County. I created it by clipping the Avery County Parcel data file from that county's tax mapping by our Beech Mountain Town limits.

ShellyGill2

In IE8, I can import the LPC.zip shapefile and save the map OK - took about 30 seconds to complete. I dont have that version of Firefox to check against I'm afraid.

DanielSchmidt

Switched browser to ie and was able to upload file, however ie has issues with a script that will not allow me to save. other solutions?

GOOGLE CHROME! The only browser that would upload and save the map!!! Finally found a use for it!

DanielSchmidt

I am trying to import a shapefile of 44 counties. I have dissolved them into one shape. Each time I attempt to upload the shape (.zip) my browser (mozilla firefox 6.0.2) will not respond. I waited for 30 minuets with no progress. What is the issue? I have attached the .zip file. Any/all help/advice is much appreciated!

Thanks!

Switched browser to ie and was able to upload file, however ie has issues with a script that will not allow me to save. other solutions?

DanielSchmidt

I am trying to import a shapefile of 44 counties. I have dissolved them into one shape. Each time I attempt to upload the shape (.zip) my browser (mozilla firefox 6.0.2) will not respond. I waited for 30 minuets with no progress. What is the issue? I have attached the .zip file. Any/all help/advice is much appreciated!

Thanks!

LPC.zip

AndyMacDonald

Hi,
In trying to import a Shapefile I get the following message:
"Failed to import Shapefile.
HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component."

Can you help?

Thanks

This shapefile appears to be corrupt. I am unable to view it in ArcMap. How did you create this shapefile?

Andy

JamesScott4

Hi,
In trying to import a Shapefile I get the following message:
"Failed to import Shapefile.
HRESULT E_FAIL has been returned from a call to a COM component."

Can you help?

Thanks

AvInTown0211.zip

AndyMacDonald

Margaret,

Your shapefile files are in a folder within the zip archive, that is why its failing. The shapefile files must be at the root of the zip archive. Copy the shapefile files out of the archive, then select them and create a new archive with just the files at the root, then drag it onto your map.

I have attached a new archive of your data that illustrates this.

Andy

colleges.zip

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