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# Creating Spatial Data Sources

To begin creating a new spatial data source, go to the **Spatial data** section and click on **Create**. Certain parameters are common to all data sources, while others are specific to each type of data source.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="181.5"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Identification</strong></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Name</td><td><p>Enter a name for the new spatial data source. </p><p>The name must be unique.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Type</td><td><p>Select the type of data source that matches the type of the data to read. </p><p>All supported data source types are shown in the list. </p><p>You can also search the list by typing a few letters in the search field.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Description</td><td><p>Optionally enter a description for the new spatial data source. </p><p>This description can only be viewed by the JMap administrator.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Note that custom data source types may also exist. These are new types of data sources that are developed for special purposes using the JMap SDK.
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The next configuration steps will depend on the data source type you selected. For more information on configuring a specific type of spatial data source, refer to the appropriate section in this manual.

## Projections

The projection of the data source must be selected to match the projection of the data. If this parameter is not set correctly, the data displayed may be invalid.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="192.5"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Projections</strong></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Original projection</td><td>The projection or spatial coordinate system of the data in the data source.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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At the last stage of creating a spatial data source, the **Start update automatically** option allows you to initiate the update when you click on **Finish**.&#x20;

If you do not select this option, you will have to launch the update manually from the spatial data section in order for your changes to be taken into account.
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