| [udig-users] How do you ad a ".csv" file |
I’m new to UDIG. I’m not a GIS Specialist… QUESTION: how do you bring a CSV file points only (not lines or polygons) into UDIG. Can you do it without making a shape file??? Please advise how to add a layer of points (and related data) using a *.csv file with either · geographic data coordinates · UTM NAD83 coordinates · BC Albers (3005) coordinates. The Geographic coordinates are (latitude and longitude in decimal degrees) UTM coordinates are NAD83 or WGS 84 in Zone 10 or Zone 11. BC Albers are in X and Y. I have very limited ability to make shape files. Intended use. I work in the bush (forestry and prospecting)… I download “location files – coordinates” from my Garmin handheld GPS unit (garmin gps60csx) using Trackmaker or DNR dnrgps.exe; convert the text file to EXCEL; then add additional data to each coordinate; then convert the updated EXCEL file back to CSV or a DBF(IV) file. It would be very cool to be able to bring the EXCEL file (points) directly into UDIG. Thanks. David J. Piggin 5 – 2363 DeMamiel Drive Sooke, BC, V9Z 1K3 Cell: 250-319-3191 (preferred) Home: 778-425-2499 |