help on how to convert to shapefile

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06-07-2011 05:35 AM
CharlesOparah
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Hello all,
I have an elevation data in ArcInfo ASCII raster format which i downloaded from http://srtm.csi.cgiar.org. Please i need assistance on how i can convert the data from ArcInfo ASCII format to a shapefile.
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DavidWilliams
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Hi Charles,
You convert it to a raster grid not a shapefile

ArcToolbox > Conversion Tools > To Raster > ASCII to Raster

Should do the trick.
Dave
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TerrySilveus
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Hi Charles,
You convert it to a raster grid not a shapefile

ArcToolbox > Conversion Tools > To Raster > ASCII to Raster

Should do the trick.
Dave


If it is in Raster format, you can, if you want, convert it to a polygon. (Shapefile)
AcrToolbox > Conversion Tools > From Raster > To Polygon
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