Visualization of GIS data for topographic maps

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In this example data taken from Switzerland - [TLM (swisstopo)].

Open the file Symbolset_TLM.ocd.

[[File:

Import all shape files from the directory swisstlm3dlv03ln02shp (File -> Import).

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:


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