Export Parcel to SHP Tool SPCAD: Essential for Cadaster
In cadastral work, accurately managing and sharing spatial data is crucial. The Export Parcel to SHP tool in SPCAD offers an efficient way to convert parcel data into a shapefile (SHP), a widely used format in geographic information systems (GIS). This tool not only exports the geometries of selected parcels but also includes essential attributes such as Parcel ID, plot number, and area. By using this tool, you ensure that your parcel data is spatially referenced according to the coordinate system assigned to your CAD drawing. This capability is vital for integrating your data into other GIS applications, making it easier to analyze, visualize, and share.
Why Export Parcel Information to a Shapefile?
Shapefiles improve data compatibility. Shapefiles are a standard format in the GIS industry, recognized and supported by a wide range of software, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and many others. By exporting parcels to a shapefile, you make your data accessible to anyone using GIS software, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that your data can be integrated with other spatial datasets.
Steps to Export Parcel to SHP
- Assign a coordinate system to your drawing. Before you begin the export process, make sure your CAD drawing has a coordinate system assigned. You can use the `ACS_SP` command to assign one or check the status bar on the far left to see if a coordinate system is already in place. This step is crucial because the tool uses this coordinate system to spatially reference your parcels.
- Activate the Export Parcel to SHP tool. Click on the “XLSHP” button in the Cadaster panel or type `XLSHP_SP` in the command line to start the tool.
- Choose a name for your shapefile.
- Save the shapefile. Click ‘Save’ to store the shapefile in your desired location.