Data Export

Owned by Lucy Minato (Unlicensed)
Last updated: 27 Nov, 2017 by Aaron van Herk
3 min read

Description of the tool

This tool allows you to download data from the map in a format that can be used in other mapping or GIS products. Features can be exported into AutoCad DXF, Google KML, Esri Shapefile and MapInfo Interchange Format. Only certain layers are available for download as specified by your Weave System Administrator. The current map bounds will be the extent of features that will get exported. Your administrator may also set a minimum or maximum scale that will limit the use of the Data Export tool to that scale range.

How to use the tool

Prerequisite:

None

Steps:
  1. Click on the Export tool.

     
  2. This will open the Export Wizard. The wizard will take you through the steps for exporting. The steps will vary slightly from organisation to organisation but a sample export operation is shown below.
     
  3. The first step is the Welcome step. This screen has general information about the exporting process. Press the Next button to move to the next step.


     
  4. The next step is the Exported Layers step. This lists the Layer Groups that are available for export. Choose one or more layers that you would like exported. Press the Next button to move to the next step.


     
  5. The next step is the Export Format step. This lists the Formats that are available for export (different formats are available for raster and vector data - see GIS Data). Choose the layers that you would like exported. Press the Next button to move to the next step.


     
  6. The next step is the Export Options step. This lists the Options that are available for export. Choose the options you'd like for your export operation. 
    The options for vector data are:
    • Clip Geometry - This will export data that falls within your Map Window only. 
    • Simplify Geometry - This generalises the data that is being exported (it reduces the number of vertices to make complex shapes and lines simpler). 

     

  7. Press the Finish to complete the process. Else press the Previous button to change any of the parameters you'd previous chosen. 
     
  8. The exported file is available for opening once the export process is complete.