DK - File Formats
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Q10186 -  What kind of format is used by the DK to manage vector data internally? The DK (and other TatukGIS products) uses no unique internal disk format. Each supported vector file type is handled natively on disk. So opening a file of any supported type in the DK is just a matter ... (Modified: 2007-11-23)

Q10187 -  Can I use the DK to read an E00 file (or DXF) and save the resultant file as a SHP file? Can I use the DK to convert between other vector formats? Yes, certainly. The DK v. 8 can convert vector map data between any read supported file type, e.g. SHP, E00, MIF/MID, TAB, DXF, DGN, GML, VPF, DLG, SDTS ... (Modified: 2006-05-01)

Q10200 -  Does the DK support the MapInfo Workspace (Project) file *wor, which pulls all the TAB files or a project together? The DK (as well as the TatukGIS Viewer/Editor and Internet Server) opens most MapInfo Workspace (Project) files, although we can never guarantee full support because are not privy to ... (Modified: 2007-07-31)

Q10791 -  Do TatukGIS products support the vector street/road map data of the leading vendors? Yes. We have tested and verified that TatukGIS products work with map data licensed from NavTeq, Tele Atlas, and AND. Numerous customers use TatukGIS DK or IS products to develop solutions ... (Modified: 2008-02-24)

Q10212 -  Does the SHP file format allow text layers? No. High-level object GIS formats do not support text layers. You can read about this at www.opengis.org. Disallowing text in the layers greatly improves the utility of the software and the interoperability of the data. For instance, as long as the text ... (Modified: 2004-12-10)

Q10226 -  We are used to the MapInfo concept of multiple object type on a single layer. Will the DK accommodate our legacy data with multiple object types on single layers? If yes, on which layers? All DK layers are descendent from TGIS_LayerVector. Such layer can handle any type of object. But this is blocke ... (Modified: 2003-11-21)

Q10247 -  If we export DK geographic files to DXF, SHP or MIF formats, would the topology (including the internal IDentifier) be lost? The DK exports to the DXF MAP2 datum, so all topology attributes are persistent. The DK native format is SHP binary representation, so no export procedure to SHP format is even required. ... (Modified: 2003-11-21)

Q10281 -  Is there a way to encrypt *shp files with the DK? Is there a way to protect raster image data? We want to protect map data which will be distributed with our DK-based application so that the data can only be used with this application. As of the DK v. 8.3, the DK includes the TGIS_LayerSHP.OnRead ... (Modified: 2006-11-21)

Q10362 -  I opened a MapInfo TAB file in the DK and the text labels from the TAB format data do not display? Why? What do I need to do to make the label information display? The way that the tab format can contain text labels in the layers themselves is not conformant to OpenGIS standards, which require that ... (Modified: 2005-10-24)

Q10204 -  Is the DK working with MapInfo file formats as it does with the SHP file format in terms of vector styles? In my TAB files, I have the streets with colors, line types, and styles for showing things like dirt roads in red and thin [not passable after raining] to blue thin for gravel - passable but ... (Modified: 2003-11-21)

Q10388 -  I have some DWG format data that I would like to use with the DK. What can you suggest? Since the DK does not read the DWG format, we suggest converting the data into the DXF format, which the DK both reads (natively) and writes. We recommend using the free OpenGIS DWG Converter which can be found ... (Modified: 2003-11-21)

Q10437 -  How can I support the opening of MrSID format images in my DK application? Since April 2004, the DK retail version directly reads (decodes) MrSID format images. This means that DK licensed developers can add the opening/reading of MrSID format images to their DK-based applications without any techni ... (Modified: 2004-12-13)

Q10462 -  Can you offer some guidance on the use of the DXF format with the DK? In particular, I am concerned about the vector colors, widths, fills and other style settings, and the retention of these file settings in my DK project. - The CAD DXF and DGN formats embed the vector style and label information ... (Modified: 2004-08-25)

Q10550 -  How can I open, view, and edit GeoMedia files using TatukGIS products? The TatukGIS DK, Editor, and IS products support (reading and writing) the GeoMedia Access Warehouse and GeoMedia SQL Server formats (as well as other SQL layer formats covered in FAQ item Q10765) The fre ... (Modified: 2008-01-24)

Q10603 -  I am using the GisSupportedFiles function to obtain the filter for all supported file types to list in my open file dialog box. But when I select 'All supported files' not all supported file types are listed. What's wrong? Answer is easy. the DK supports too many file formats to be shown in the stan ... (Modified: 2005-04-11)

Q10629 -  Can you refer me to some sample GML data to test with TatukGIS products? Please refer to this link at the web site of the Ordnance Survey organization in the U.K. http:www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/products/osmastermap/address/sample.html ... (Modified: 2005-04-21)

Q10702 -  When exporting from the SHP format to a KML file, why are the rending styles are not carried over to the KML file? Can TatukGIS products generate KML files that contain both lines and points? At the present time the TatukGIS DK, Editor, and IS products support (reading/writi ... (Modified: 2007-03-07)

Q10722 -  How do I open a JPEG2000 format image layer in my DK project? I do not see a JPEG2000 class? Use either the TGIS_LayerMrSID or TGIS_LayerECW class to open a JPEG2000 image file.JP2; JPG2000; JPEG 2000; JPG 2000. ... (Modified: 2006-10-18)