1. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 1 Overview Why export? Converting feature themes to shapefiles Converting image themes to grids Exporting grid themes to generic raster format Exporting feature themes to ARC/INFO generate format Exporting tables "Exporting" views and layouts Exporting 3D scenes as VRML _

2. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 2 Why export? Sharing data with others ArcView users Users of other software Integration with desktop publishing applications Export-and-archive _

3. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 3 Converting feature themes to shapefiles Any supported vector data source can be converted to shapefile Polymorphic data sources need to be converted to several shapefiles CAD files ARC/INFO coverages Shapefiles can be moved, copied, or archived easily & safely Theme subsets can be created _

4. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 4 Converting image themes to grids Generic image formats are frequently used as interchange files Supported image formats can be converted to grids Grids obtain cell values from image pixel values Multi-band images can be converted to a series of grids Possible to use raster analysis on image data _

5. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 5 Exporting grid themes to generic raster format Grids are proprietary ESRI file format Possible to export to “generic” raster format Generic formats can be imported by other GIS, image analysis applications ASCII generic raster format Single file containing both header lines & data Binary generic raster format 2 files created: header ASCII file, binary raster data file _

6. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 6 Exporting feature themes to ARC/INFO generate format Coverage, shapefile, CAD data are frequently unreadable by other software Possible to export to software-independent ASCII coordinate format ARC/INFO Generate format Simple structure Easily readable by other software May need accompanying tables exported to dBASE or ASCII _

7. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 7 Exporting feature themes to ARC/INFO generate format: Points

8. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 8 Exporting feature themes to ARC/INFO generate format: Lines

9. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 9 Exporting feature themes to ARC/INFO generate format: Polygons

10. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 10 Exporting tables Tables can be exported to “generic” formats dBASE ASCII tab-delimited INFO Table subsets can be exported Formats readable by other applications Use in spreadsheet or statistics software _

11. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 11 "Exporting" views and layouts View and layout contents can be output to generic graphics formats Placeable Windows Metafile Windows Metafile Windows Bitmap Encapsulated PostScript - New Encapsulated PostScript - Old Adobe Illustrator CGM Binary CGM Character CGM Clear Text JPEG Graphics can be imported to other applications _

12. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 12 "Exporting" views and layouts menu choice while view or layout is active document specify file type, output location & name

13. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 13 Exporting 3D scenes as VRML 3D scenes can be exported to software-independent VRML files Virtual Reality Markup Language ASCII format Multiple files Distribute via the Network Viewable with standard browser plug-ins Let others view 3D scenes without specialized software Caution: files can become very large _

14. CFR 250/590 Introduction to GIS, Autumn 1999 Data Conversion & Export © Phil Hurvitz, 1999-2000data_export.ppt 14 Exporting 3D scenes as VRML