BUG with MAPIMPORT on some Shape Files

[braudpat]

Hello

Please look at the joined SHP file ... MAPIMPORT can't import them !

But if I read them with QGIS (Or with IGNMap : a french Free viewer utility for many GIS formats)

and if if I REWrite them in SHP format ... Then the MAPIMPORT is OK !!

This is a very OLD defect of MAPIMPORT !

If ADSK or somebody else can explain me why ?? ... I will appreciate ...

<<<< My dream : a hotfix for MAPIMPORT ! >>>>

These SHPs come from the French National Geographic Institute (Name = IGN) !!

Joined files : ZIP = the original SHP , DWG = MAPIMPORT after REWriting with QGIS or IGNMap ...

THE HEALTH (Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Live), Regards, Patrice

[Pointdump]

Pat,
I got this dialogue box when I tried MAPIMPORT. I tried deleting the IDX file, but that didn't help. I don't know. I guess you'll just need to re-save in QGIS.

Dave

[parkr4st]

shape checker by andrew

https://allaroundgis.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/shapefile-shp-shape-checker-v3-2/

fixed the problem 

[braudpat]

Hello

YES to correct these SHPs files, you can use ANY other GIS software (QGIS, ESRI, IGNMap, FME, etc) and REWrite the SHP or use an utility like Shape_Checker by Andrew ...

BUT I can't ADMIT that the MAPIMPORT is not able to IMPORT DIRECTLY these French Official SHPs files ...

Always dreaming for a hotfix for ACAD MAP (or ACAD CIVIL) ...

THE HEALTH (Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Live), Regards, The Old French EE Froggy

I will retire in 14 days, but you will have to support me ...

[Koesti]

Hi all,

Interestingly, I do not get any error message with Map 3D 2021, but there are no objects imported.

Running some tests, I do not found another process to get the data to import, therefore I will send the file to the team to clarify if there is anything we can workaround and document a change request.

Kind regards

[braudpat]

Hello @Koesti 

THANKS for your attention / help !

An other "bad" SHP from the French Government ... And the "same" SHP corrected ...

THE HEALTH, Regards, Patrice

[parkr4st]

I have had acrgis do the same corruption to files and shapechecker fixed those.  brigitte, is it possible to incorporate shapechecker into Map?

Thanks for helping us.

Dave

[Koesti]

Hi @parkr4st 

good question - will ask the team but assume this might be more legal/license question.

Kind regards

[TerryDotson]

I don't understand the reliance on SHX or IDX (is that made by Autodesk?  These are non-essential files, our driver (which read the @braudpat file fine) only needs the .SHP and .DBF files.  The .PRJ becomes important only if an alternative coordinate system is needed.

It's worth noting that the ESRI Shapefile is so popular because it's open, documented and anyone competent in programming can create their own driver.

[braudpat]

Hello @TerryDotson 

HAPPY to know that your SHP driver is reading fine the French Government SHP Files

( as ALL others GIS software that I have tested ! ) ...

THE HEALTH, Regards, Patrice

[braudpat]

Hello

This ACAD MAP defect has been registered as Number : 16046795

THE HEALTH, Regards, Patrice

[Pointdump]

Patrice,
Does that mean there are 16046794 cases to be fixed before they get to yours?
Dave

[Koesti]

 Hi All,

that is the support case unique ID which is automatically generated by the system - somehow similar to the FID in Industry Models.

The issue is reported to Map 3D team and they are working on it - keep you updated.

Regards

[braudpat]

Hello @Koesti 

Thanks for your attention / help !

French Humour for @Pointdump  :  YES after 26 years of ACAD MAP (and 36 years of ACAD) , I have recorded 16046795 bugs !

THE HEALTH, Regards, Patrice

PS: I will retire in 7 days ... But you will have to support me ...

[Pointdump]

Pat,
16046795 Bugs in 26 years! I think Autodesk should give you an award at your retirement party.
My American humor is always on.
Dave

[braudpat · Accepted solution]

Hello @Koesti 

1) THANKS for your answer and the Autodesk Support Answer !

2) So the solution is : remove or rename the .SHX file !

which which is "not correct" for MAPIMPORT AND for the FDO SHP Driver !

The .SHX will recreated automatically by MAP and after MAP can use the SHP, DBF, etc ...

THE HEALTH (Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Live), Regards, Patrice (The Retired Old French EE Froggy)