RE: [MI-L] Bringing in a .shp file

[Ericson, Tim]

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I don't know why, but sometimes when I merely open a .shp file, I can't SEE the data, using the Universal Translator seems to work a lot better for me!   tim Network Engineer Qwest Communication /on loan to Harris Corporation FAA / FTI Project -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Data Directions Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 8:33 PM To: MapInfo-L@lists.directionsmag.com Subject: Re: [MI-L] Bringing in a .shp file Hi Tammy,   Further to what Mike just suggested, you could also go to Tools > Universal Translator > Universal Translator and fill in the dialog box.   The difference between the two methods is that with File > Open, you can only view the file, whereas the Universal Translator "breaks the link" to the original SHP file and creates a new copy in native MapInfo format. The advantage this way is that you can edit the table, update data in the Browser, etc.   Note though that both methods will not bring across any colours associated with the polygons. There is a company in Queensland that has a third party MBX that will do this, but I can't remember their details.   Regards,   Bill   ========================================================================================================== ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike Gibson To: MapInfo-L@lists.directionsmag.com Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 9:47 AM Subject: [MI-L] [Spam] bringing in a .shp file   Hopefully you have more than just one file..usually theres a set    .shp, .dbf and possible others as well   The process is very easy...   in Mapinfo   go File>open ..    Look to the bottom of that window and find the "file type" drop down menu is will have Mapinfo (*.tab) displayed by default   Drop the list down to see    esri (*.shp)    then follow you nose to where  the files stored and so one...     Micheal From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 20 June 2006 11:00 AM To: mapinfo-l@lists.directionsmag.com Subject: [MI-L] [Spam] bringing in a .shp file How can I bring in a file that as an extention of .shp?  I have tried and had no luck.  Can someone give me step by step instructions?    Thanks Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER This email and any attachment is solely for the named addressee and may be confidential. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and then destroy any copy of this message. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Rous Water. Before opening any attachments the recipient should check for the presence of viruses or defects. Rous Water accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Rous Water 218-232 Molesworth Street, Lismore NSW 2480 Australia www.rouswater.nsw.gov.au ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ MapInfo-L mailing list MapInfo-L@lists.directionsmag.com http://www.directionsmag.com/mailman/listinfo/mapinfo-l This communication is the property of Qwest and may contain confidential or privileged information. Unauthorized use of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the communication and any attachments.

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