'GIS' Category

• How to Convert Google Earth KML to ArcMap SHP?

  

  James asks: “How do I convert KML (from Google Earth) to SHP (in ArcMap)?” ExpertGPS author Dan Foster shows how to import KML files into ExpertGPS Pro, and then export them in shapefile format to ArcMap in UTM, US State Plane, or other projections.

  
  

  July 10th, 2009

• How to Convert Garmin MapSource GDB to ESRI SHP

  

  Drew asks: “Will your software convert from Garmin Mapsource GDB to ESRI SHP? I have a file with multiple routes in one GDB file and I need to convert them all at one time to a shapefile line dataset. This is not a ESRI geodatabase (GDB).”

  
  

  May 29th, 2009

• Waypoints missing after sending GIS shape files to my Garmin GPS?

  Marie C. writes: “I’m having trouble viewing GIS shape files that I had imported into ExpertGPS. I clicked send to GPS and the transfer was said to be made successfully. But, now I can’t figure out how this will be viewed on the etrex. Also, I have many way points for [...]

  
  

  May 28th, 2009

• GPS Mapping Water Pipelines and Infrastructure

  

  Chad W. asks: “Our city is in the process of looking for map software that will enable us to go out and mark all fire hydrants, water valves, man holes etc. and then load these points to a gps for future use. Will this software accomodate us with these features?”

  
  

  May 28th, 2009

• Drawing GIS polygons with islands or holes

  

  Stacy X. writes: “What is the best method to create a gpx or kml file of an area filled polygon that has islands (a lake shp file). When I export as a gpx, it creates a polyline where the end node of the lake outline connects to the end nodes of each of the [...]

  
  

  May 28th, 2009

• Converting CSV Data to KML and SHP using Excel and ExpertGPS

  

  Arvind has a spreadsheet full of transportation routes in CSV format that he needs to be able to map. Unfortunately, the data isn’t in a standard format. Here’s how to use Excel and ExpertGPS to convert this data without any programming.

  
  

  April 3rd, 2009

• Using ExpertGPS Pro to update ArcMap layers after a GPS survey in the field

  

  JC wants to send polygon shapefiles from ArcMap to his Garmin Oregon 400t so he can conduct a field survey and mark changes on his GPS. ExpertGPS Pro will allow him to transfer shapefiles to his Garmin GPS, make changes in the field, and update his GIS database when he gets back to the [...]

  
  

  March 17th, 2009

• Displaying orthophotos with world files

  

  ExpertGPS author Dan Foster explains how to import orthophotos, aerial photographs, maps, or other imagery into ExpertGPS Pro without having to recalibrate the images. ExpertGPS Pro users can import georeferenced imagery, and the software will automatically read the geo-referencing information from the world file.

  
  

  November 5th, 2008