SMS:Export Map Data in Shape Format: Difference between revisions

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To export feature objects in a map coverage to a shape file (*.shp):

Shape files are created for the selected feature object types.

Open the saved XML file to import the data from the shape file.

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 ====Export====
-To export maps in shape format:
+To export feature objects in a map coverage to a shape file (*.shp):
-#Load or create an existing map
+#Load or create feature objects in a map module coverage.
 #Select ''File'' | '''Save As'''
-#Select ''Save as type:'' and choose "Catalog file (*.xml)"
+#Select ''Save as type:'' and choose "Shape Files (*.shp)"
-#In the menu item, select ''Shape'' as the format and verify the correct coverage is selected (has a check mark)
+#In the ''Export Shapefile'' dialog, select the feature object types to be saved.
 #Click '''Ok'''
-An XML file is created which outlines the directories of the shape files.
+Shape files are created for the selected feature object types.
-If the coverage created is a generic 2dm, feature point and feature arc boundary condition data will also be saved.
 ====Import====

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