5.19 Transforming map layer

Transforming map layers

Use this tool to convert co-ordinates from map projection to WGS84 and vice versa.

It is also possible to transpose X and Y coordinates or to change the number sign.

Supported file formats:

• Shapefiles (*.shp)
• Digital exchange format (*.dxf)
• MicroStation design file (*.dgn)
• Autocad drawing database (*.dwg)
• ArcInfo coverage (*.pat, *.aat)
• MapInfo format (*.mif/mid, *.tab)
• Tables (*.mdb, *.dbf, *.xls, *.db)

Choosing a table as an input file 

If working with tables, it is necessary to prepare the destination columns in advance to enable saving the transformed co-ordinates., e.g.:

1. Select the menu item Tools > Transform Map Layer.
   A Transform map layer dialog window appears.

2. Choose the map projection to/from which the map should be converted.
3. Choose the input file.
1. If converting a table, select the attributes that represents the longitude/latitude and the attributes that represents the Northing/Easting (X / Y respectively, depending the chosen direction of conversion )
4. Choose the direction of conversion.
5. Click the Convert co-ordinates button.