How to add zipped shape file to arcmap

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08-29-2016 10:15 AM
DavidWilliams12
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I have a zipped shape file on my computer that I would like to add as a layer to a map in ArcGIS for desktop.

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DanPatterson_Retired
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Not quite sure, but the standard procedure would be to double-click on the zip, or right-click on it and let your default file compression program handle the unzipping.  In windows, you should be able to 'Extract All', give it a saving location and it will extract.  As for adding it to ArcMap... just follow the normal procedure, by using the Add Data button, navigating to the folder where it was unzipped and you should be done.