CARIS HPD : Command Reference : E : Export Selection to Shapefile
 

Export Selection to Shapefile

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Menu

File > Export > Selection > Shapefile

Export a selection of features to a Shapefile, extension .shp.

Each feature acronym is exported to a separate file.

Related commands:

Interface

Option

Description

Folder

The location for the exported files.

Filename prefix

A prefix for the names of the exported files.

Individual files are assigned names based on the acronyms and feature types. The prefix is used to identify the individual files as part of the same export operation.

Type a meaningful prefix.

Coordinate reference system

The coordinate reference system of the selected data. If you hover over the entry, the favourites and information icons are displayed.

If the icon is yellow, the coordinate reference system is a favourite. You can add or remove it from the favourites list by clicking the icon.

Display information about the coordinate reference system.

Click browse (...) to select a different coordinate reference system. See the Select Coordinate Reference System command for details.

Procedure

1. Select the features to be exported.

2. Select the Export Selection to Shapefile command.

The Export Shapefile dialog box is displayed.

3. Select a folder and file name prefix.

4. If necessary, change the coordinate reference system.

5. Click OK.

The selected features are exported.