{{note| The .mxd of the map file and corresponding shapefiles should be located on a local drive on your computer. The .mxd should have an unique name and have never been imported into IMSMA<sup>NG</sup> {{IMSMANG}} before. Recommended size of the file should not exceed 2 GB.}}
[[Image:Import map.png|500px|center]] To import a base map into IMSMA<sup>NG</sup>{{IMSMANG}}: