SMS:MapInfo MID/MIF

MapInfo Interchange Format (MIF) 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:

1. Load or create an existing map
2. Select File | Save As
3. 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

The MIF/MID dialog

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 may appear. Users have the option to import the MIF/MID file to one of the following coverage types:

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

MIF/MID files can also be imported using the Add MIF/MID File Data command in the Data menu of the GIS module.

Related Topics

• Importing Non-native SMS Files

External Links

• MapInfo MIF/MID Format at MapInfo.com