Import MapInfo MIF File

This is a limited import, the projection used in the file must be latitude/longitude, positions in the file must be in Lat/Lon or a Transverse Mercator projection (including UTM).

The datum is read from the file and most datums used for positions in the file are supported and the positions are translated automatically.

The following objects are imported.

Point - Imported as points, these are placed in a points object, use the Point Control to manipulate.

Line - Imported as a 2 point track section.

Polyline - Imported as a multi point track section.

Region - Imported as a multi point track section.

Arc - Imported as a multi point track section, the arc is converted to a set of points.

Rectangle - Imported as a 5 point track section which close.

Rounded Rectangle - same as for rectangle, no rounded corners.

Ellipse - Imported as a multi point track section, the ellipse is converted to a set of points.

 

This option is on the Load button on the Toolbar.