Print Page | Close Window

convert sdf files to shp files

Printed From: CAD Forum
Category: EN
Forum Name: Civil 3D, Map, InfraWorks
Forum Description: Discussion about mapping and GIS applications Map, Civil3D, InfraWorks, MapGuide and Raster Design
URL: https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=1988
Printed Date: 10.Jul.2025 at 18:54


Topic: convert sdf files to shp files
Posted By: glennt1
Subject: convert sdf files to shp files
Date Posted: 12.May.2009 at 00:28
I have spent a lot of time putting together a tree inventory for a large park and saved it as an .sdf file. (I'm new to map3d and I exported the file to sdf, but forgot to close the data for editing and then lost the data in original form when I reopened it, so I couldnt save the shp). Then I realized I need it to be in a shapefile format to open in arcmap. Is there way to convert an .sdf file to .shp file or a way for it to read in arcmap? What is the point of .sdf files if they are only readable in map3d, but the program can also make .shp files? Please help, I dont want to have to start over completely because of this.
Thanks



Replies:
Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 08.Jun.2009 at 13:42
You can use the MAPEXPORT command to write SHP files.

-------------
Vladimir Michl (moderator)
ARKANCE - https://arkance.world" rel="nofollow - https://arkance.world - Autodesk Platinum Partner


Posted By: jefrinkaith
Date Posted: 08.Jun.2009 at 14:31
Import the SDF file into a blank file, then turn around and export to SHP, provided it's only one object type in the SDF file.

-------------
Jefrin - Outsourcestructuraldrafting.com



Print Page | Close Window