====== Import and Geocode ======

===== What does it do ? =====

Use the Import and Geocode procedure to convert table data into a spatial dataset. The source table data must contain two columns, one with an X and one with a Y coordinate. The table can then be converted into point data.

===== The Tool =====

The Orbit GIS Import and Geocode tool is a 3 step procedure. Launch the procedure by selecting the menu option Tools -> Import & Geocode... .

==== Step 1 ====

Select the source file. Click on Browse... to select a file from your file system. You can select *.txt or *.dbf files.

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==== Step 2 ====

Specify the columns for the X and the Y coordinate. If the table contains columns with a X or Y header, they are recognised.

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==== Step 3 ====

Import the table. A new dataset is created with a spatial object for each table row, using the X,Y coordinate as point object and assigning all other columns as attributes to the new objects.

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The new dataset appears in the Dataset List. Press Save to store it permanently on disc.

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