Exporting data sets

Data sets imported into or created within BoundarySeer can be exported for use in a GIS.

Source data format

Export file type

point data

text (*.txt) OR shapefiles (*.shp, *.shx, and *.dbf)

polygon data

shapefiles (*.shp, *.shx, and *.dbf)

raster data

Grid ASCII files (*.txt). Grid ASCII files only hold one variable, so BoundarySeer generates a *.txt file for each one. The base name for the set of files is chosen in the "Save As" dialog.

  1. To export a data set, go to the "File" menu and select "Export" to bring up the "Export" dialog box. Alternatively, right click on a data set in the data tab of the project window and choose "Export" from the pop-up menu.

  2. From the pull-down list, choose to export data.

  3. A list will appear of all of the data sets in your project. Choose the data set you would like to export.

  4. The coordinate system of your data is presented in the "Coordinate system" box. If your data were automatically converted to UTM coordinates from geographic (latitude-longitude) coordinates, you have the option of changing them back when you export.

  5. Select "Save As."

  6. A new window will appear that allows you to choose where to save the file and its name.

  7. The export format appropriate for your data will appear in the "Save as type" box. Once you have selected a location and a file name, select "Save".

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