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<albionpjl> wrote in messageSo
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first I want to import a shape file. It used to be on the map drop down, but I
don't have a map drop down soooo.... I can actually access the help files for
this but they are useless. it says:- To import SHP data Use the Import
instructions. so I click on import instructions link to read this:- To Import
any other file type. Click Insert-Import panel-Map Import . Continue with the
following steps. trouble is, the import panel does NOT have a mapimport
button! Has anyone solved this? thanks
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Change your Workspace to "Tool-based
Geospatial"
Bill
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<albionpjl> wrote in messageSo
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first I want to import a shape file. It used to be on the map drop down, but
I don't have a map drop down soooo.... I can actually access the help files
for this but they are useless. it says:- To import SHP data Use the Import
instructions. so I click on import instructions link to read this:- To
Import any other file type. Click Insert-Import panel-Map Import . Continue
with the following steps. trouble is, the import panel does NOT have a
mapimport button! Has anyone solved this?
thanks
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<albionpjl> wrote in messageThanks
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to the Bill with the helpful answer. Got it. Murph? I have just spent several
hours trying to get toolbars and legacy button settings into this program. I
still can't find the Format options, and half the help files just throw up
errors when I try to use them. Jokes are not really appreciated right now! I
do most old commands by the command line, but I have lost the ability to
remember new ones; my brain is full.
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"albionpjl" wrote in messagemmm
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wasn't intended to be really tough. Sorry Murph if it came out over-narky.
It's bloody Autodesk I'd like to do bad things with sharp implements to! I
know the command line commands work, but the help files that would enable me
to find them when I need them don't. I really have reached my limit on
commands to learn (THAT age, y'know, brain turning into toffee for the next
few years) and I had 2009 all nicely set up with a toolbar for the map
commands (insert shape files, clean drawing, export to shp, boundary trim)
Can't find where they've hidden any of them now, can't even change
windows easily, help files either blocked (by our internet security) or about
as helpful as a squashed radish would be, and I'm about ready to throw my A1
digitising tablet through my screen! Been trying (without success) to add
window and format to the screen menu thing, but can't make head or tail of the
so-called help. Got almost nothing done all day which means stretching the
truth on my timesheet, as pratting about with altered programs is not
something 'they' budget for. Now going home to swear at the cat! Edited by:
albionpjl on Jun 8, 2009 5:46 PM
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"albionpjl" wrote in messagemmm
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wasn't intended to be really tough. Sorry Murph if it came out over-narky.
It's bloody Autodesk I'd like to do bad things with sharp implements to! I
know the command line commands work, but the help files that would enable me
to find them when I need them don't. I really have reached my limit on
commands to learn (THAT age, y'know, brain turning into toffee for the next
few years) and I had 2009 all nicely set up with a toolbar for the map
commands (insert shape files, clean drawing, export to shp, boundary trim)
Can't find where they've hidden any of them now, can't even change
windows easily, help files either blocked (by our internet security) or about
as helpful as a squashed radish would be, and I'm about ready to throw my A1
digitising tablet through my screen! Been trying (without success) to add
window and format to the screen menu thing, but can't make head or tail of the
so-called help. Got almost nothing done all day which means stretching the
truth on my timesheet, as pratting about with altered programs is not
something 'they' budget for. Now going home to swear at the cat! Edited by:
albionpjl on Jun 8, 2009 5:46 PM
I just wanted to interject for a moment to help Albionpjl out. I wasn't sure how to change the workspace that Murph was talking about, so I just typed WORKSPACE. It worked and brought up a few commands that included an EDIT command. I typed "e" and then a window popped up. In the upper left portion of the window was the Customizations in All Files window. Under workspaces is the "Tool-based Geospatial" option that Murph was referring to. Right click on it and set current. Then hit OK.
When I navigated to the import tab again it had changed and I saw many of the options I was expecting to see all along. I hope you're able to get done what you're trying to. Good luck!
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