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====Import====
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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.


==Related Topics==
==Related Topics==

Revision as of 17:31, 8 July 2015

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.

Export

To export maps in MIF/MID format:

  • Load or create an existing map
  • Select File | Save As
  • 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

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

Related Topics