Use Case: Import and Export Maps

Summary

  • Scope: Map View
  • Level: User Goal
  • Actors: App User
  • Brief: Users can import and export maps.

Scenarios

  • Precondition:
  • The user has opened the app.
  • The user is viewing the map interface.
  • Main success scenario:
  • The user exports the current map data in the app to a GIS map file upon which the app generates a GIS map file containing the map data, which can then be shared or used in other mapping applications. The state of the map before the import is still available as a previous version.
  • The user imports a GIS map file by providing the required file. Once imported, the map data is displayed in the app's map view, allowing the user to interact with the imported map elements.
  • Alternative scenario:
  • The user imports a GIS map file that contains additional information that cannot be mapped to the database. The app provides a warning message because it will discard this information.
  • Error scenario:
  • In the case of errors, the original map stays unmodified:
  • The user attempts to import an unsupported file format or a corrupted GIS map file.
  • The user imports a large GIS map file that exceeds the app's size limit or takes too long to process.
  • The user exports a GIS map file, but the app detects that the map contains incomplete or inconsistent data.
  • Postconition:
  • The user has successfully imported or exported a GIS map file, enabling him to work with the map data in the app or share it with others.
  • Non-functional Constrains:
  • The import and export processes should be efficient and have minimal impact on the app's performance.
  • The app should support common GIS map file formats for maximum interoperability with other mapping applications.
  • The import and export options should be easily accessible and intuitive for users to understand and use.