gen2shp - converts ArcInfo generate format to shapefile format
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gen2shp - converts ArcInfo generate format to shapefile format
What is it?
gen2shp is a simple C-Progam which can read the format required by the ArcInfo generate command. The data in this file will be converted to the shapefile format which actually means to three files: .shp, .shx and .dbf.
Why was it developed?
Within the framework of my PhD thesis I have implemented an automatic processing scheme to create ready-to-use data sets for GREAT-ER (Geography-referenced Regional Exposure Assessment Tool for European Rivers). Among these are several geodata sets for use in Shapefile format. As a starting point all data are requested in a specific text file format. For the further processing of these file and (as a part of it) for the creation of geodata in Shapefile format to be loaded in Thuban I had three requirements: All parts of the methodology have
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1. to be independent of any proprietary product. Hence, the whole methodology can be made available as Free Software.
2. to be platform independent. Hence, almost anyone who is interested can execute the methodology.
3. to have a commandline interface. Hence the command sequence can be handed over to a makefile and this way be made 100% automatic.
In case you need a gen2shp solution based on Avenue, I recommend to use the Free ArcView scripts by Ron Wardenier. These are licensed with the LGPL.
Visit the gen2shp Website.
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Free ArcGIS Shapefiles, Free Maps, Google Earth & Maps, Free GPS, Satellite and Aerial, GIS Tutorials.
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