What files make a shapefile?

The required files that make up a shapefile are:

  • shp (feature geometry)
  • shx (index of feature geometry)
  • dbf (attribute information)

How do I export data from Geo7X?

Answer

  1. Create a folder to export the data to on the Trimble GNSS device (ie,Geo7X) Click on the Start menu and select File Explorer.
  2. Open TerraSync.
  3. Setup the Coordinate System.
  4. Export the Data.
  5. Transfer the data from the Geo7X to your computer.
  6. Define the Esri Shapefile projection.

How do I access shape files?

You can access a shapefile in ArcGIS Pro using a folder connection in the Catalog pane.

  1. Add a connection to a folder.
  2. Browse to the location of the shapefile within the folder connection.
  3. Right-click the shapefile and select Add to Current Map. to add the shapefile to the current map.

How do I import a shapefile into Trimble?

Go to connect.trimble.com and sign in. Browse to your Project folder and open your Map Workspace. At the bottom of the Data menu, click then from the menu select Import from file. In the Import file window, you can either drag-drop, or browse to the file that you want to import.

How many files should be in a shapefile?

3 mandatory
Shapefiles are composed of 3 mandatory files . shp, . shx and . dbf.

What is an SHX file?

SHX files, called shape files, are used as text fonts or symbol fonts.

How do I open a Trimble file?

Open your project in Trimble Connect for Browser. Go to the Explorer page. Select one or more 3D files. Note: clicking the file name will open the file in the Viewer application automatically.

How big can shapefile be?

Geometry limitations There is a 2 GB size limit for any shapefile component file, which translates to a maximum of roughly 70 million point features.

What do I do with SHX files?

After a SHP shape file or PFB font file is compiled, the resulting SHX file can be inserted into a drawing. The user can then specify the location, scale, and rotation of the imported shape. NOTE: Autodesk AutoCAD is a 2D and 3D design and engineering application.