{{note| The .mxd of the map file and corresponding shapefiles should be located on a local drive on your computer. The .mxd should have a unique name and have never been imported into {{IMSMANG}} before. Recommended size of the file should not exceed 2 GB. If you would need a ''clean'' background map then you may download it from '''[[Downloads]]'''.}}
To import a base map into {{IMSMANG}}:
<ol><li>From In the '''File''' menu, select → '''Import'''. From the '''Import''' menu, select → '''Map'''.
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<li>The Map Manager window displays.
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<li>Navigate to the location of the .mxd file that you would like to import. </li>
<li>Click the '''Import''' button. </li>
<li>A message stating that the Map Import Successfully Completed displays.
{{Note | {{IMSMANG}} may '''only''' import mxd files that are created in 10.1 format. In ArcGIS Desktop use ''Save a copy'' and choose ''ArcMap 10.1. and ArcMap 10.2 format''.}}