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Included more information on ArcGIS Feature Layers while using some of @jonahadkins existing text.
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## User's Manual
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* [Adding Data](#adding-data)
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* [Upload](#upload)
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* [URL](#url)
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* [Gist](#gist)
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* [Open Street Map](#open-street-map)
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* [ArcGIS Server Feature Service](#arcgis-server-feature-service)
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* [User Location](#user-location)
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* [Exporting Data](#exporting-data)
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* [GeoJSON](#geojson)
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* [TopoJSON](#topojson)
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* [Shapefile](#shapefile)
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* [Keyboard Shortcuts](#keyboard-shortcuts)
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### Adding Data
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Dropchop provides several ways to add data. Outlined below are examples of these methods.
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#### Upload
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You can upload your own files via *click-and-drag* or *selecting files on your computer* using the system dialogue. File types allowed are `.json` (assuming valid TopoJSON or GeoJSON), `.geojson`, `.topojson`, Shapefiles in `.zip` format.
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Select the green :heavy_plus_sign: button and choose `upload from your computer`.
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![GeoJSON](assets/dc-readme-add-geojson.gif)
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#### URL
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#### Open Street Map
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External URL's that are valid geometry can be uploaded in a similar fashion to Gists. Use the tool option in dropchop or include in your URL parameters (_e.g._ `http://dropchop.io/?url=http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/feed/v1.0/summary/4.5_day.geojson`).
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Select the green :heavy_plus_sign: button and choose `import from a url`.
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![url](assets/dc-readme-add-url.gif)
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#### Gist
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To turn data from a [Gist](http://gist.github.com/) into dropchop layers, you can upload via the tool option or include the Gist `ID` in the URL (_e.g._ `http://dropchop.io/?gist=09129c20ec020b83bf85`). Gist is a great way to store you data and save it for later.
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Select the green :heavy_plus_sign: button and choose `import files from gist`.
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![gist](assets/dc-readme-add-gist.gif)
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#### Open Street Map
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Dropchop allows you to import [OpenStreetMap](http://www.openstreetmap.org/) data via the [Overpass API](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API) query language. Selecting this option queries the OSM planet database and will add successful responses as layers to your project. More infomation on the Overpass API can be found [on the wiki](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Overpass_API/Language_Guide). *Note: this feature is still a prototype, and doesn't work fully as expected. See [issue 189](https://github.com/cugos/dropchop/issues/189) for a reference.*
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Select the green :heavy_plus_sign: button and choose `query the overpass api`.
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![osm](assets/dc-readme-add-overpass.gif)
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#### ArcGIS Server Feature Service
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Data from ArcGIS Server or ArcGIS Online [Feature Layers](http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgis-rest-api/#/Layer_Table/02r3000000zr000000/) can be added directly to Dropchop.
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Data from ArcGIS Server or ArcGIS Online [Feature Layers](http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/arcgis-rest-api/#/Layer_Table/02r3000000zr000000/) can be added directly to Dropchop via the Query an ArcGIS Feature Service button.
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Select the green :heavy_plus_sign: button and choose `query an arcgis feature service`.
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You might also explore the [sources](https://github.com/openaddresses/openaddresses/tree/master/sources) of the [OpenAddresses](http://openaddresses.io/) project. Many of the address sources point to ArcGIS Server feature services. [See example](https://github.com/openaddresses/openaddresses/blob/master/sources/us/wa/san_juan.json#L12).
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This function allows you to add your location to Dropchop. You will need to select `yes` to allow Dropchop to use your location if prompted.
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Select the green :heavy_plus_sign: button and choose `add your location as a layer`.
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![user location](assets/dc-readme-add-location.gif)
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Dropchop is built with a limited set of keyboard shortcuts:

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