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Import all shape files from the directory ''swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp'' ('''File''' -> '''Import''').
Import all shape files from the directory ''swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp'' ('''File''' -> '''Import''').
[[File:Hint.jpg]] Do not import the shape files ''Haltestelle Bahn'' and ''Gewaessernetzknoten''. This unsymbolized objects can not be assigned. Delete the *.shp, *.prj, *.shx and *.dbf files from the directory ''swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp''.
: [[File:GIS_ImportShapeFiles.PNG]]
: [[File:GIS_ImportShapeFiles.PNG]]
Select desired settings:
Select desired settings:
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: -> Click '''OK'''.
: -> Click '''OK'''.


[[File:Hint.jpg]] Do not import the shape files ''Haltestelle Bahn'' and ''Gewaessernetzknoten''. This unsymbolized objects can not be assigned.


Choose '''Assign symbols by records''' to load the cnt file ''Landeskarte_TLM_updated.cnt'' and check the keyfield '''All'''.
Choose '''Assign symbols by records''' to load the cnt file ''Landeskarte_TLM_updated.cnt'' and check the keyfield '''All'''.

Revision as of 18:12, 8 November 2011

In this example data taken from Switzerland - [TLM (swisstopo)]. Download the Sample data swissTLM3D LV03 - ESRI Shapefile.

Open the file Symbolset_TLM.ocd.

GIS Symbolsset.PNG

Import all shape files from the directory swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp (File -> Import). Hint.jpg Do not import the shape files Haltestelle Bahn and Gewaessernetzknoten. This unsymbolized objects can not be assigned. Delete the *.shp, *.prj, *.shx and *.dbf files from the directory swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp.


GIS ImportShapeFiles.PNG

Select desired settings:

  • Cordinate system: Swiss Grid CH1903
  • Check: Existing offset and angle
  • Database type: Microsoft Access 2003/2010 mdb
  • Keyfield in database: Create new key field
  • Imported layer: Do not import any layer information
-> Click OK.


Choose Assign symbols by records to load the cnt file Landeskarte_TLM_updated.cnt and check the keyfield All.

-> Execute

GIS AssignSymbolByRecords.PNG

Assign Unsymbolized Objects:

Choose Add Text by Record from Database menu. Pick the dataset from the unsymbolized object (for example: TLM_GEBIETSNAME_CH) and the appropriate text field (for example: Name). Choose the symbol to be assigned (for example: 1309.000 Gebiet: gross) and check Assign text or line text symbol. Choose the option Replace existing objects and click OK.

GIS AddTextsByRecords.PNG

Assign the text objects from the three dataset correctly:

Objektart Symbol
Flurname Gebiet klein
Ortschaft Ort, -teil: 100-2'000 Einwohner
Huegel Berg: klein


Icons in the symbol box with a small red rectangle in the lower right half are shown in white:

  • Graspiste
  • Piste mit Hartbelag
  • Übriges Gebiet
  • Innenhof
  • Bahnhofsareal
  • Flughafenareal
  • Flughafenbahnhofareal