Come visualizzare il shapefile?
The program used for SHP files is 3ds Max.
Other programs that can open SHP files are:
- ArcView
- AutoCAD
- "CorelCAD"
- FME per desktop
- MapViewer
- Convertitore GIS completo
Opening SHP Files in AutoCAD
To open an SHP file in AutoCAD, you can use one of the following commands:
- Click on MAPIMPORT and select the SHP format.
- Use MAPCONNECT and select the SHP format.
Opening SHP Files in QGIS
To open an SHP file in QGIS, you can use the following methods:
- Drag the file from the folder containing the shapefile (.shp) into the QGIS view.
- If dragging multiple shapefiles in a zip, a window will appear asking which layers to add.
Loading a Shapefile into Google Earth
To import a shapefile into Google Earth, follow these steps:
- Go to the File menu and choose Import…
- In the File Type menu at the bottom, select the desired file format.
- Click Open.
Converting SHP to DWG
To convert a shapefile to DWG, follow these steps:
- Convert the shapefile to DXF using the method we will illustrate shortly.
- Open the DXF in a CAD environment and save it as DWG.
Understanding SHP
SHP, also known as ESRI shapefile, is a popular vector format for Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It was developed by ESRI to improve interoperability between ESRI systems and other GIS systems. Shapefile consists of a group of files with the extension .shp.
Opening SHX Files
Autodesk AutoCAD 2013, ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, and Motorola RSD Lite are among the programs that can open SHX file extensions.
Opening DBF Files
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access can be used to open DBF files. There are also free DBF file viewers available.
Viewing Layers in QGIS
To view layers in QGIS, follow these steps:
- Select the Panorama panel (Ctrl+8) to display a map with a complete view of some layers.
- Use the Show in Panorama option from the Layer menu or the layer’s contextual menu to fill the panorama map with layers.
Loading Maps in QGIS
To load a map in QGIS, you can either select the Tile+ plugin icon or choose it from the Plugin menu. The plugin window will appear, and you can choose a map from the list and click "+" to add it to the QGIS map.