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| Subject: | [gislist] Fw: ESRI shape to MapInfo TAB file convertor |
| Date: |
06/01/2006 08:50:00 AM |
| From: |
Selvan |
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Selvan" <kalaiselvan.k@magnasoft.com>
To: "Tripp Corbin" <tcorbin@keckwood.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: [gislist] ESRI shape to MapInfo TAB file convertor
> Thanks a lot for your reply.
>
> I a bit confused in choosing the right options...just need your help to
> overcome.
>
> I am hereby attaching the snap of the dialog box that gives me a couple of
> option to choose, what are the right options i need to
> select in other to get both graphics as well as Attributes into shape
> file.
>
> Thanks again
>
> Selvan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tripp Corbin" <tcorbin@keckwood.com>
> To: "Selvan" <kalaiselvan.k@magnasoft.com>: <gislist@lists.geocomm.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 5:40 PM
> Subject: RE: [gislist] ESRI shape to MapInfo TAB file convertor
>
>
> Selvan,
> I have never used Map to export to MapInfo formats but do regularly
> export drawing files to Shapefiles and coverages. Some things to
> remember that might be helpful. First, in order to export a projection
> with a shapefile or coverage you must assign the projection to the dwg
> file using the Map tool to assign a global coordinate system. If you
> have done this you will get a prj file along with your shapefile. The
> prj file contains the projection information. Second, a dwg file can
> contain multiple entity types (points, lines, polygons, and annotation).
> A shapefile can only contain a single entity type so make sure you are
> selecting the correct type of shapefile when you export as well as
> selecting the correct layers that match that type in the dwg. Also
> remember there is no such thing as an annotation shapefile. Shapefiles
> do not store text. Third, Shapefiles use dBase to store attribute
> information. This format has limits. Try keeping field names and values
> as simple as possible. Not only will it help performance but reduce the
> chance of problems. Lastly, Map has two different import/export engines
> embedded in it. The main one is based on Safe Software's FME engine
> which has become the default industry standard. ESRI also uses it for
> the Data Interoperability extension. For whatever reason this engine
> seems to have problems from time to time. The other engine is the old
> import/export engine that Map first employed. The code is still in the
> software. It can be access by using the mapimport4 and mapexport4
> commands on the command line. This old engine will sometimes work when
> the primary one will not.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
>
> Tripp Corbin, MCP, GISP
> Associate Vice President, GIS/Mapping
> ESRI Authorized Instructor
> Keck & Wood, Inc.
> www.keckwood.com
> (678) 417-4013
> (678) 417-8785 fax
>
> Keck & Wood, Inc offers instructor led and virtual training for ESRI's
> ArcGIS & ArcView software.
> Please visit www.keckwood.com for more information including a schedule
> of upcoming classes.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com
> [mailto:gislist-bounces@lists.geocomm.com] On Behalf Of Selvan
> Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 7:45 AM
> To: gislist@lists.geocomm.com
> Subject: [gislist] ESRI shape to MapInfo TAB file convertor
>
>
> Hi Folks..
>
> One more interesting Question to discuss on this intelligent list.
>
> I am basically a MapInfo user, when i create polygons with a lenghty
> codes
> as the attributes.During the migration process
> using Autocad map (the latest version to mention).I use map export along
> the
> attributes and other stuff into Esri shape.
>
> When i tend to translate the ESRI shape to MapInfo TAB file..I get only
> the
> attribute data in my table..i can see any
> graphics at all..i am following all the process such as assigning
> projection
> & other stuffs.
>
> I also think it could be due to lenghty code attribute (Character About
> 254).As anyone come across such problem.
> It works perfect for 90% of the cases i do..i am really unsure what
> could be
> the reason for this back logg?
>
> Can anyone suggest me any free download convertor that can convert ESRI
> shapes file to MapInfo TAB file, where in i get both graphics and
> attributes.
>
> Advance thanks for all Gigantic GIS experts who are going to remove me
> out
> of this problem
>
> Thanks & Regds
>
> Selvan
> Geological Mapping De
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