SMS:Export Map Data in Shape Format

Export

To export maps in shape format:

• Load or create an existing map
• Select "File–Save As"
• Select "Save as type:" and choose "Catalog file (*.xml)"
• In the menu item, select "Shape" as the format and verify the correct coverage is select (has a check mark)
• Click "Ok"

An xml file is created which outlines the directories of the shape files.

If the coverage created is a generic 2dm, feature point and feature arc boundary condition data will also be saved.

Import

Open the saved *.xml file to import the data from the shape file.

SMS

Modules: Mesh Module · Cartesian Grid Module · Scatter Module · Map Module · GIS Module · Particle Module
Models: ADCIRC · BOUSS-2D · CGWAVE · CMS-Flow · CMS-Wave · FESWMS · FVCOM · Generic Mesh Model · GENESIS · HYDRO AS-2D · PTM · SRH-2D · Steering · STWAVE · TABS · TUFLOW