Importing Map Data

The Import functions are the starting point for most users wanting to work with GIS map data in Adobe Illustrator. These functions are used to import GIS data, set the initial map scale and define your cartographic workspace to start making maps.

Topics covered in this section

Using Import

Using Multiple Data Import

Web Feature/Map Service

ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Service

Spatial Databases

Importing PostGIS Spatial Database

Import Using Basic Personal and Basic File Geodatabase Reader

Geospatial PDF Import

MAPublisher FME Auto and FME FFS Import

Automation

Format Import Settings