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Published on 20 August 2024

Instructions and explanations concerning the use of datasets and functions

Do you need more information concerning a specific subject? Don’t worry, we have you covered. This section is dedicated to give insight, explanations and updates on the use and functions of certain datasets of map.geo.admin.ch.
As well as the other sections of the help site and never more so than here, this section is constantly growing. Do not hesitate to send us your wishes and comments through the feedback form in the main help page.

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13 August 2024

Elevation Profile – The "Coastline Paradoxon’s" trap

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13 September 2024

Work with KML and GPX files in map.geo.admin.ch

This guide has been edited to further help our users take full advantage of all functions related to internal and external KML and GPX files. While the basic instructions and explanations about the Drawing and measuring tool can be found in the "Drawing & measuring on the map" section, this paragraph serves to complement the one explaining the basics of sharing, exporting and further editing the KML and GPX files.Back to the main help page