Convert .txt to .shp

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hi,anybody knows how to create a .txt file converter that can convert to .shp file using ASP.NET or VB.NET?and then the .shp file can read in ArcMap 9.3?

Really need help... :doh: :sigh: :confused: X|
thanx 4 ur help :laugh:

Posted 8-Apr-10 16:55pm

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Updated 8-Apr-10 16:56pm

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William Winner · Answer 1 · 2010-04-09T07:01:00

You'll want to look at this whitepaper: ESRI Shapefile Technical Description[^]. (By the way, a simple google search found that as it's first result searching for shapefile structure). It's really not a small feat to create a shapefile from scratch.

You're probably better off downloading the Arc SDK and using ArcObjects to create a new shapefile and fill it in with the details of the text file.

OriginalGriff · Answer 2 · 2010-04-08T21:40:00

First, use google ".shp file extension" and look at the links. You will need to know what the detailed internal format of the shape file is.

Second, work out what the data in your text file looks like.

Third, read in your text file, and process it into a sensible internal format for checking etc.

Fourth, write the internal format as shapefile information as described in step one.

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