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MapInfo Interchange Format is a map and database exporting file format of MapInfo software product. The MIF-file filename usually ends with .mif-suffix. Some MIF-files also have a related MID-file.
MapInfo Interchange Format (MIF) is a map and database exporting file format of MapInfo software product. The MIF file filename usually ends with .mif-suffix. Some MIF files also have a related MID file.


====Export====
==Export==


To export maps in MIF/MID format:
To export maps in MIF/MID format:
*Load or create an existing map
#Load or create an existing map
*Select ''File'' | '''Save As'''
#Select ''File'' | '''Save As'''
*Select ''Save as type:' and choose ''Catalog file (*.xml)''
#Select ''Save as type:'' and choose "Catalog file (*.xml)"


An XML file is created which outlines the directories of the MIF/MID files.  A points.mif/mid, polygons.mif/mid and polylines.mif/mid (if exists) is also created.
An XML file is created which outlines the directories of the MIF/MID files.  A points.mif/mid, polygons.mif/mid and polylines.mif/mid (if exists) is also created.


====Import====
==Import==
[[File:MIF-MID Import.png|thumb|250 px|The ''MIF/MID'' dialog]]
[[File:MIF-MID Import.png|thumb|250 px|The ''MIF/MID'' dialog]]
Using the ''File'' | '''Open''' menu command, open the saved XML file to import the mesh from a MIF/MID file.
Using the ''File'' | '''Open''' menu command, open the saved XML file to import the mesh from a MIF/MID file.


After selecting a MIF/MID file, the ''MIF/MID Import'' dialog will appear. Users have the option to import the MIF/MID file as one of the following options:
After selecting a MIF/MID file, the ''MIF/MID Import'' dialog may appear. Users have the option to import the MIF/MID file to one of the following coverage types:
* GIS Layer
* GIS Layer
* TUFLOW 2D/2D Linkage
* TUFLOW 2D/2D Linkage
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* TUFLOW Water Level Points
* TUFLOW Water Level Points
* TUFLOW Weir Factor
* TUFLOW Weir Factor
MIF/MID files can also be imported using the '''Add MIF/MID File Data''' command in the ''Data'' menu of the [[SMS:GIS|GIS]] module.


==Related Topics==
==Related Topics==
*[[SMS:Importing Non-native SMS Files|Importing Non-native SMS Files]]
*[[SMS:Importing Non-native SMS Files|Importing Non-native SMS Files]]
==External Links==
* [http://reference.mapinfo.com/software/spatial_server/english/1_0/onprem/apiguide/LIM/source/UserDefinedSpatialDatabases/mapinfomifmidformat.html MapInfo MIF/MID Format at MapInfo.com]




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[[Category:SMS Import Dialogs|Map]]

Latest revision as of 16:34, 26 September 2017

MapInfo Interchange Format (MIF) is a map and database exporting file format of MapInfo software product. The MIF file filename usually ends with .mif-suffix. Some MIF files also have a related MID file.

Export

To export maps in MIF/MID format:

  1. Load or create an existing map
  2. Select File | Save As
  3. Select Save as type: and choose "Catalog file (*.xml)"

An XML file is created which outlines the directories of the MIF/MID files. A points.mif/mid, polygons.mif/mid and polylines.mif/mid (if exists) is also created.

Import

The MIF/MID dialog

Using the File | Open menu command, open the saved XML file to import the mesh from a MIF/MID file.

After selecting a MIF/MID file, the MIF/MID Import dialog may appear. Users have the option to import the MIF/MID file to one of the following coverage types:

  • GIS Layer
  • TUFLOW 2D/2D Linkage
  • TUFLOW 2D Z Lines/Polygons (simple)
  • TUFLOW Area Property
  • TUFLOW Boundary Condition (flow over area)
  • TUFLOW Boundary Condition (rainfall)
  • TUFLOW Codes
  • TUFLOW Flow Constriction (cell based)
  • TUFLOW From Loss Coefficient
  • TUFLOW Initial Water Level
  • TUFLOW Storage Reduction Factor
  • TUFLOW Water Level Lines
  • TUFLOW Water Level Points
  • TUFLOW Weir Factor

MIF/MID files can also be imported using the Add MIF/MID File Data command in the Data menu of the GIS module.

Related Topics

External Links