Data Import from Esri Shape

Description

Import data in the Esri Shape format.

Access

Home / Data / Import / Esri Shape

Requirements

Xchange Esri Shape module

Options

Control the import using the following options.

General Description
Import to Active Layer Do one of the following:
  • Select the checkbox to import all objects to the active layer.
  • Clear the checkbox to import object to layers named with the same name as the file name.
Transformation If your imported data and your project is based on a different coordinate system, select the transformation to be applied to the imported objects.
Lookup Tables Description
Layer Select the layer lookup table to be used during the import.
Attribute Select the attribute lookup table to be used during the import.
Possible errors
Possible Error Description
No Projection is available. You have selected to import geographic coordinates and the project does not specify a geocentric coordinate system.
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