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2.11 Exporting Shapefiles (ArcView®)
This option is available only in GPS TrackMaker Professional® .
To export data to the Shapefile format of ArcView® programs, choose File > Save File as > Shapefile ArcView file .
The export datum will be the current datum of the GPS TrackMaker®. The respective DBF and SHX files will also
be created with the SHP file.
When exporting, the program will open a window with the following options:
Coordinates
Geographic: Selecting this option, the data will be exported in geographic coordinates, in decimal format and
with twelve decimal places of accuracy.
Local : This option is useful when the User wants to export the data to a unusual metric system of coordinates,
with origin (coordinates 0,0) defined in the lower left side of a rectangle bounded to the data. This option will stay
enabled, even if the data is in different zones. Though, the User must be careful when using it with data that
exceeds 6º of horizontal extension, because the errors in the edges can degrade data accuracy.
Rectangular: Data exported in metric system, in rectangular coordinates, with two places of accuracy. This
option will only be enabled if the data is in the same zone as one of the rectangular systems of coordinates of GPS
TrackMaker®.
The zone indication will be omitted when exporting. For further information about rectangular systems of
coordinates, refer to Configuring the Coordinates System.
Type of data to be Exported
Waypoints : will be exported as Points , with the registration of all Waypoint attributes
Simple Tracks and Routes : will be exported as Polylines
Filled Tracklogs : will be exported as Polygons
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