SMS:MapInfo MID/MIF

MapInfo Interchange Format is a map and database exporting file format of MapInfo software product. The MIF-file filename usually ends with .mif-suffix. Some MIF-files also have a related MID-file.

Export

To export maps in MIF/MID format:

• Load or create an existing map
• Select File | Save As
• Select Save as type:' and choose Catalog file (*.xml)

An XML file is created which outlines the directories of the MIF/MID files. A points.mif/mid, polygons.mif/mid and polylines.mif/mid (if exists) is also created.

Import

Using the File | Open menu command, open the saved XML file to import the mesh from a MIF/MID file.

After selecting a MIF/MID file, the MIF/MID Import dialog will appear. Users have the option to import the MIF/MID file as one of the following options:

• GIS Layer
• TUFLOW 2D/2D Linkage
• TUFLOW Area Property
• TUFLOW Boundary Conditions (flow over area)
• TUFLOW Codes
• TUFLOW From Loss Coefficient
• TUFLOW Initial Water Level
• TUFLOW Weir Factor
• TUFLOW Storage Reduction Factor
• TUFLOW 2D Z Lines/Polygons (simple)
• TUFLOW Water Level Lines
• TUFLOW Water Level Points

Related Topics

• Importing Non-native SMS Files