Topic: Need Help Converting Esri gdb to shp

[dfarris75]

I have dtm data in a Esri geodatabase that I need converted to a usable format (shp, dxf, etc.). Is anyone willing and able?

[Keith™]

I don't have any experience (or at least I don't think I do) with a geodatabase, but I have had some real-time OJT for the shp format.

I can tell you that the ESRI shp format is very well documented and should be a fairly straightforward task to convert the files.

[CHulse]

Can do
I'll email you...

[dfarris75]

You rock!

[Scott]

If this is something you need to do often, you might consider looking into Global Mapper.  For the money it is well worth it for file conversions as well as a whole host of other things.

[mjfarrell]

I have dtm data in a Esri geodatabase that I need converted to a usable format (shp, dxf, etc.). Is anyone willing and able?

late to the table on this one...what is the FILE format?  IF shp file you should be able to use MAP>>Import>>>SHP file
IF other...directions to follow

[dfarris75]

no the original data was not shp or i wouldn't have needed to post. cary converted it for me, but for some reason the contours come in at 0 elevation although the elevation is attached as data. would i be able to move those contours to their proper z via a query or other method? something more satisfying than a manual operation is desired.

[dfarris75]

nevermind i got it done via query. thx!

[CHulse]

I have dtm data in a Esri geodatabase that I need converted to a usable format (shp, dxf, etc.). Is anyone willing and able?

late to the table on this one...what is the FILE format?  IF shp file you should be able to use MAP>>Import>>>SHP file
IF other...directions to follow

The original data was an ESRI "File GeoDatabase" format. I used ESRI ArcGIS to convert to shape.

Darcy - can you explain the process you used to get the correct elevations?

[dfarris75]

Absolutely.

I created a new blank dwg file from my company template
I attached the dwg that contained the contours (@ 0 el.) via Map
I defined the query with a Location of ALL with the Property set to Layer and selected the contours layer (DEM-LiDAR Contours in this case)
Set the Query Mode to DRAW
Clicked Alter Properties
Select Property > Elevation
Clicked Expression
Expanded Object Data (because the data was attached to the contours)
Selected CONTOUR_EL and clicked OK
Clicked ADD under Expression and clicked OK
Execute Query
and YEEEEEEEHAWWW! there are the contours at their proper Z value!

[mjfarrell]

Absolutely.

I created a new blank dwg file from my company template
I attached the dwg that contained the contours (@ 0 el.) via Map
I defined the query with a Location of ALL with the Property set to Layer and selected the contours layer (DEM-LiDAR Contours in this case)
Set the Query Mode to DRAW
Clicked Alter Properties
Select Property > Elevation
Clicked Expression
Expanded Object Data (because the data was attached to the contours)
Selected CONTOUR_EL and clicked OK
Clicked ADD under Expression and clicked OK
Execute Query
and YEEEEEEEHAWWW! there are the contours at their proper Z value!

Just like I taught you how.  Good Job!   

[CHulse]

That's great - I didn't know you could do that
Thanks

[dfarris75]

Just like I taught you how.  Good Job!   

Yes indeedy. If not for Mike I wouldn't know that trick! :love:

[reno]

if i remember correctly, the map subscription thingy had something for geodatabases. not positive about that though

[mjfarrell]

if i remember correctly, the map subscription thingy had something for geodatabases. not positive about that though

just asking....

given the user is operating the 2008 version; what do you think the chances are they are on subscription?

given that it can be done without any 'extension' why would anyone chose that option?

is it faster or easier or more feature rich?