"Convert" usually tags questions where a change of physical file format or of coordinate representation is needed.
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How do I convert MapInfo TAB and/or MIF to SHP?
How do I convert MapInfo TAB and/or MIF files to SHP using only free tools or ArcGIS itself? I've not had much luck trying to do this in the past and I don't want to have to shell out for the ArcGIS ...
2
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1answer
180 views
How to Convert labels to DWG Cad file?
I have a new task where the client is asking for a .dwg file of layer labels. My first thought would be to create an annotation of the labels and then try and use the Export to CAD tool in ArcMap. ...
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Renaming Columns in Geotools FeatureType
I am attempting to build a simple java program that loads shapefiles into a Postgis 2.0 database. Everything is working out great except that I would like to be able to modify the FeatureType in the ...
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1answer
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layer to KML conversion
I am using arcgis 10.1 and my concern is to convert a layer to KML. The size of the layer that I would like to convert is of 7KB.
For some reason it is being converted all the time with errors. Any ...
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3answers
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Converting SimpleGeo Places GeoJSON file to shapefile?
SimpleGeo has recently made their "Places" data set freely available which is GREAT, because now we can use it for our own purposes, even offline. So I went about downloading the 2GB dataset, which ...
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0answers
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why the Dxf2shape pluging doesn't work?
I have a problem with the dxf2shape converter in my windows pc, when I try to make a conversion, the shape file is not generated and sometimes the program crashes, I have tried this plugin in a ...
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0answers
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Is it functional on the fly between WGS84(GCS) data and bessel1841(MGI/Balkan zone7) data
I confirmed already on the fly function between two data which have different coordinate system if they are used the same datum.
On the other hand, I could not see overlap between WGS84(GCS) data and ...
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1answer
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What is the correct way to convert a USGS Orthoimage from WorldImage format to tiled GeoTiff for GeoServer?
USGS provides different resolution orthoimage quadrangles in the WorldImage format (*.tif with an accompanying *.tfw world file). Some of these quadrangles can be used by GeoServer (2.1.0 - 2.1.2) by ...
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1answer
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ArcGIS 10.0 Running Python function CADToGeodatabase() crashes ArcMap/ArcCatalog
My code:
import arcpy, csv
from arcpy import env
dgnfile = str(arcpy.GetParameterAsText(0))
outFeatureClass = str(arcpy.GetParameterAsText(1)) #the fc in my fgdb template to be ...
8
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1answer
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How to convert GDB data to shapefiles without ArcGIS?
We've got some data (supposedly it's a simple collection of points--or at least that is all we need to extract) from a 3rd party in a GDB folder (I don't know how to tell what version) but we don't ...
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0answers
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How do you convert an Imagine raster attribute value into the raster value?
I have a raster derived from image segments with row id as the value. I have an attribute in the attribute table which should be the raster value, "Standard deviation layer 5" (see image). How do I ...
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1answer
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Convert GPS coordinate to ArcGIS x,y point?
I'm trying to plot some AGSSimpleMarkerSymbol's in a AGSGraphicsLayer. The issue I'm running into is that the data I'm starting with are GPS coordinates (lat/lon). I'm using AGSPoint to plot the data, ...
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1answer
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Converting data from gml.gz to ESRI format
I am using the Productivity Suite v3 Data Converter tool to convert Urban Paths (from OS Master Map ITN layer (UK)) from gml.gz format to ESRI format. However, there appears to be a bug in this ...
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How to convert shapefile to mapinfo file preserving special characters?
I have to convert a bunch of shapefiles to mapinfo files on a machine without a MapInfo license, so I am using ogr2ogr to perform this task.
The problem is that when opening the mapinfo files in ...
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0answers
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Creating Ellipse in WGS84, but with metric parameters
I have the function
--Ellipse(x,y,rx,ry,rotation,#of segments in 1/4 of ellipse)
SELECT ST_Translate( ST_Rotate( ST_Scale( ST_Buffer(ST_Point(0,0), 0.5, $6), $3, $4), $5), $1, $2)
I have points in ...
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0answers
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When a raster is described in general as either a double or an integer how do conversions work for that type
I know a raster format is essentially a grid of cell values that may have values associated with color, but I'm unsure of how the primitive types factor into the format. In addition if I need to write ...
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1answer
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I have tiff file that has been modified and geotiff file with info, how do i convert my tiff to geotiff?
I have modified tiff file that i would like to turn to geotiff. My orginal geotiff has the following information that i got from gdalinfo:
Driver: Gtiff/Geotiff
Files: info.tiff
Size is 1127, 831 ...
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5answers
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Bulk load multiple shapefiles into PostGIS
I've got over a hundred data layers in shapefile format that I want to upload into a PostGIS database. They are all in the same projection, but represent different data layers so they do not have the ...
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9answers
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Batch convert lat longs to UTM?
I've got a .csv file that contains a long list of latitude and longitude points. Is there an efficient way to batch convert the list into a projected UTM coordinate system?
Thanks.
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3answers
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Converting KML to layer in ArcGIS 10 - nothing happens
I have converted many KML files to layer in ArcGIS many times before without any problem. I just did a conversion (Arc Toolbox>Conversion tools> KML to layer) and the file is showing up in the table ...
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0answers
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How can I convert iwg and DWG file for QGIS? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to import a DWG into a QGIS project?
I have iwg and DWG file but Qgis don't support this file, how can I convert for Qgis?
Thank you very much for your time!
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1answer
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Converting geographic coordinate system in R
I have points in geographic coordinate system and I wanted to convert them to swiss grid (CH1903+).
Sample data:
id lon lat
2 7.173500 45.86880
3 7.172540 45.86887
4 7.171636 ...
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2answers
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IDRISI .vec file translator to ESRI shapefile format?
I've recently got hold of almost 20 years old IDRISI .vec files which I'd like to convert to ESRI shapefile. I've been struggling to find any translator for this file format so far. Does anybody know ...
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1answer
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DEM: How to convert a mosaic dataset to TIN?
I merged several DEMs together in on single DEM with mosaic dataset.
Now I wanted to convert this mosaic dataset in Vector with TIN. But when I use the tool (3D Analyst Tool) Raster to TIN comes an ...
3
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1answer
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How to convert .dwg to shp uisng Quantum gis 1.7.0 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to import DWG in QGIS project?
I have .dwg file and i need to covert to shp file using Quantum gis.Their is dxf to shp plugin
I need .dwg file to shp file .How can i ...
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2answers
421 views
ShapeFile or feature class to json
Is there any online or desktop based tool that can convert shapefile or feature class to json and not Geojson.Is there any tool in arcgis desktop to convert shapefile or featureclass into json.
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19answers
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How can I convert between KML and ESRI's shapefile format?
My users are sending me point data that were digitized using GoogleEarth. How can I convert their KML to a shapefile?
2
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1answer
224 views
Problem with convert georeferenced jpg to geotiff
I'm beginner with GIS tools. I have jpg file with GPS data and I need reference this file to Microstation as georeferrenced raster.
I tried use function Raster -> Conversion -> Translate with defined ...
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4answers
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Tool for converting .shp file to .tab file?
I am searching for any free tool which can convert ShapeFile (.shp) to MapInfo (.tab) file.
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2answers
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Convert X,Y State Plane coordinates to decimal degrees
I have 1000's of data point I need to convert from North Central Texas 4202 into Lat/Long decimal degrees. Can someone give me a conversion equation so I can quickly convert using excel? I have only ...
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2answers
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How to read MapInfo .tab files in ArcPy?
I want to use arcpy (the ESRI install of python 2.65) to analyse tab files...can this be done directly or do I need to convert them to shp files...if so would it be possible to do something like
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2answers
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Converting KMZ/KML to SHP (3D objects)
I have 3D buildings in kmz file. I can see them in Google Earth, but I cannot import them to ArcGIS. What I've tried until now:
1) I saved it as kml file in GoogleEarth and then try to convert kml ...
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6answers
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How to convert image of map into vector format?
What is the best way of converting a gif of a map into a vector format, such as a shapefile?
The only relevant parts that I am interested in are the outline of the island so I realize some manual ...
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1answer
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How to work around ArcGIS image server export limit?
I need to clip out a region of an arcgis image service that is larger than the export limit. I'm not trying to defeat copy protection or anything of that nature. The data is from a service belonging ...
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1answer
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East North Format
I have a database with a list of address and their location as an East and North coordinate. An example is:
East=431833
North=336684
Postcode=DE22 4LF
When I try to convert this address using this ...
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2answers
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dealing with 2 different coordination systems in postGIS
I'm seeking a function that converts degrees to the following format:
POINT(405115.926025391 4543389.4354248)
I dont know this format's name, but is there any function to do so?
Cheers,
EDIT ...
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3answers
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How to get coordinates from geometry in PostGIS?
This line: SELECT geom FROM myLayer.geom
will return a hex value, i'm wondering how would it be possible to get decimal values, a result that look likes human-readable coordination?
Regards,
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2answers
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How to enclose clustered points with polygon?
I have a raster with forest (1), no forest (2) data. "1" is represent single/few trees and there is gaps between them. I want to create a polygon around these trees to a forest map. It is not a dense ...
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1answer
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Convert shapefile in NAD27 from meters to decimal degrees to match xy data?
I have a shapefile of a boundary (polygon) that has the following projection:
NAD_1927_UTM_Zone_11N
Projection: Transverse_Mercator
False_Easting: 500000.00000000
False_Northing: ...
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0answers
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How to correlate Image DN with Spectrometer reflectance?
I am trying to develop a system to measure NDVI from the commercial grade digital camera.
I am trying to get two bands NIR and RED from the image and apply it for NDVI measurement using diffent ...
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1answer
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Creating Isolines from point Data
I'm quite new with ArcGis 10 so I’m having difficulties with something that may be simple to some. Anyway I have a list of bores that I’ve plotted using coordinates. Now I need to draw a single ...
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1answer
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How can I convert a tif or xyz file to HGT?
Due to system incompatibilities between projects, I have been asked to convert my DEM which is in geotif format to HGT.
I have no experience with HGT and cannot find any export options to this ...
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1answer
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gdal doesn´t support my *xyz file
I have just exported a tif DEM to XYZ format with SAGA GIS. When I check this with gdalinfo it states that the format is unsupported?
Seeing as I converted this with saga gis which used gdal I find ...
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3answers
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Can I convert a kmz file to kml?
I have a kmz file. Is there an easy way to convert it to KML? Can I just "unzip"?
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2answers
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How to convert polygon layer to txt files?
Is there any way to convert polygons that do not have coordinates in the attribute table to a txt file with coordinates. I will be using the txt file in a different software (not ArcGIS), so I need ...
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2answers
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Spatial ETL comparisons
I am hoping some of you experts out there can list the pro's and con's of various spatial ETL (extract, transform, load) tools. If you have used these items listed here (or add your own), please ...
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2answers
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Exporting arcgis features with attachments
Arcgis 10 features the new ability to add attachments to individual features to feature classes stored in a geodatabase. One use of this would be to add multiple pictures to a specific location, fire ...
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1answer
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Latitude and Longitudes are replaced with zeros when importing excel 2007 worksheet into personal geodatabase
I am trying to import an Excel 2007 data set into a personal geodatabase so I can convert coordinate systems. The data set includes point locations in Decimal Degrees. When I import the Excel ...
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1answer
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How can I export a shapefile to netCDF?
I have a shapefile of the worlds biomes
Terrestrial Ecoregional Boundaries Shapefile (TNC), 12/14/09, 50MB download from available from http://conserveonline.org/workspaces/ecoregional.shapefile
...
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2answers
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Shapefile attributes to Autocad Annotation
How can I export the attribute information for the shapefile/feature class to Autocad Annotation/Text. I'm able to export the shapefile to autocad but unable to get the attributes in annotation. Need ...
