Quick Start Point Database Conversion

To open a new Point Database Conversion job select File>New>Job>Point Database Conversion or choose the button from the Calculator Jobs toolbar.

The steps for converting a point database file are:

  1. Open a Point Database Conversion job.

  2. Define the input and output coordinate systems, vertical references, and units.

  3. Output values will be displayed according to the specifications defined within the Unit Display Settings dialog box. Click the Format button in the coordinate system area to view or change these specifications.

  4. Click the "..." button in the Input Data area to load a file of points.

  5. Right-click within the point database grid to insert, rename, or delete columns or to insert or delete rows.

  6. You need to specify which columns relate to input and output values. Use the Input and Output column selection menus to define these required relationships. You can set your output data to overwrite existing columns, or you can select the option to 'Add New Column' from the drop down menu.

  7. Specify the output data file. Use the Preview button to see the results that will be calculated in the loaded table view.

  8. You can edit, delete, or add header records by selecting the Header button.

  9. Click the Process button. Values will be read from the input columns for each row in the table, converted, and written to the specified output columns.

Note: See How to Load Large Point Database Files if your file has more than 100000 records.