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Feature Request FR-4800
Product Area Page Components
Status CLOSED

2 Voters

Getting vector geospatial data from a web UI is still hard for non-GIS users

chris liaros Public · Feb 13 2026

APEX Maps and form development are strong, but getting vector geospatial data into Oracle Spatial from a web UI is still hard for non-GIS users. I propose a native, low-code “Geospatial Import Wizard” region/component in APEX that allows end users to upload common vector formats (ZIP Shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, and DXF closed polylines), preview on an APEX Map, validate/repair geometry, and load into a target table (SDO_GEOMETRY) with minimal setup.

Today, importing vector datasets typically requires external tools (GDAL/ogr2ogr, Spatial Studio, custom ETL, custom REST services). This creates friction and added operational complexity for many APEX apps, especially public sector GIS workflows where users need simple web forms and controlled uploads. Key gaps:

  • No native APEX UI to upload ZIP Shapefile / GeoPackage and map attributes/geometry to a table.
  • DXF workflows require external conversion (CAD → GIS) and custom code.
We reviewed this idea carefully, and while it was interesting, we concluded that due to all the internal implications we need to take into account, it is unlikely to make its way into APEX.