Import MapInfo TAB / MIF

Import MapInfo vector data from TAB or MIF/MID files.

Overview

Supported source: .tab, .mif, .mid

Keep companion MapInfo files in the same folder so geometry and attribute data can be read correctly.

Run IMPORTGEO_SP or click Spatial Data > Import.
Select File unless this is a File Geodatabase folder.
Browse to the source and click OK.
Select the TAB or MIF file, choose the detected layers, and review geometry settings.
Click OK to import the selected features.

Setting	Recommendation
Transform features to drawing CRS	Keep enabled when the source CRS differs from the drawing CRS.
Create table in Data Table Manager	Enable when source attributes should be preserved for query, review, or reporting.
Layer Properties	Use a fixed drawing layer for simple imports, or From field when the source attributes contain layer names.

SPCAD license Required

Drawing CRS Required

Valid source file Required