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Convert Gpx file to shape file

#1

Hi,

I would need a help in how to convert GPX file to Shape file. Is there any good example on how to achieve that?

Your help is highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Anwar

#2

Hi Anwar,

Yes, we can read features from GPX feature layer and add these features to shape file.

Here’s the code snippet:

        GpxFeatureLayer gpxLayer = new GpxFeatureLayer("gpx_file");
        gpxLayer.Open();
        Collection<Feature> allFeatures = gpxLayer.FeatureSource.GetAllFeatures(ReturningColumnsType.AllColumns);

        DbfColumn[] dbfColumns = new DbfColumn[] { new DbfColumn("column1", DbfColumnType.Character, 10, 0) };
        ShapeFileFeatureLayer.CreateShapeFile(ShapeFileType.Point, "shape_file.shp", dbfColumns);

        ShapeFileFeatureLayer shapeFileLayer = new ShapeFileFeatureLayer("point.shp", System.IO.FileAccess.ReadWrite);
        shapeFileLayer.Open();
        ShapeFileFeatureSource shapeFileFeatureSource = ((ShapeFileFeatureSource)shapeFileLayer.FeatureSource);
        shapeFileFeatureSource.BeginTransaction();
        foreach (var item in allFeatures.Take(10))
        {
            shapeFileFeatureSource.AddFeature(item);
        }
        shapeFileFeatureSource.CommitTransaction();

Thanks,
Leo

#3

Hi Leo,

Thank you very much for the quick response and the code snippet.

I will try that out and get back to you if I would face any challenges.

Br,
Anwar

#4

Hi Anwar,

Sure, just let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Leo