Import outdoor elements

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title: Import outdoor elements
description: Import outdoor elements that you want to display on the indoor map. This can be a graphic element such as a logo or a an outdoor parking lot with parking spaces that needs to be created as Places.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/employee-service-management/indoor-mapping/import-outdoor-elements.html
release: brazil
product: Indoor Mapping
classification: indoor-mapping
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Manage map objects and data, Indoor Mapping, Workplace Service Delivery, Employee Service Management]
---

# Import outdoor elements

Import outdoor elements that you want to display on the indoor map. This can be a graphic element such as a logo or a an outdoor parking lot with parking spaces that needs to be created as Places.

## Before you begin

Role required: map admin, map editor, map editor limited

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Indoor Mapping** > **Map Studio**.

2.  Select a campus to add to your outdoor layer.

3.  Navigate to **Manage Workplace** > **Floor & Floorplans**.

4.  Add a new source and select the file you would like to import.

    \[Omitted image "outdoor-elements-addsource.png"\] Alt text: add outdoor elements to your map

5.  Click **Continue**.

6.  Configure the raster source file.

7.  Edit the georeference.

    For more information about editing georeferences, see [Import Raster files](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/indoor-mapping/import-raster-files.md).

8.  Select the layer type.

9.  Click **Start Import**.

10. Create a place on your campus by selecting **New point** or **New polygon**.

    For more information about creating a polygon and point, see [Manage places](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/indoor-mapping/manage-buildings.md).

11. Make sure that you select the floor on a campus.

12. Start creating directions.

    For more information, see [Manage Directions](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/brazil/markdown/employee-service-management/indoor-mapping/enable-interactive-locations.md).


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