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Purpose

 

Data in Shape (.shp) format must be imported into the SARscape Data Format for further processing.

 

Technical Note

 

Using this functionality it is also possible to generate a classified raster product based on a specific field (column ID) of the input shape file; the "Class name", which corresponds to the shape field of interest, must be entered for this purpose (in case the "Class name" is left empty, a sequential ID is automatically assigned to each output class).

 

The dimension of the classified raster product (_map) is the same as the input "Reference file". The "Reference file" must contain the whole or part of the input shape file.

 

Supported Products

 

Data in Shape (.shp) format.

 

Input Files

 

Input file list

Input file name(s). This file is mandatory.

 

Reference file

Raster image with same cartographic reference system of the input shape file. This file is optional.

 

DEM/Cartographic System

 

Output projection

The following parameters are compulsory to specify the Cartographic System:  

 

State

Definition of the country or general projection systems.

 

Projection

Definition of the projection system of the selected State. In case that a general projection system is selected in State, the Projection is automatically set.

 

Ellipsoid

Definition of the ellipsoid. This is chosen according to the selected State and Projection.

 

Hemisphere

Definition of the hemisphere. This is chosen according to the selected State and Projection.

 

Zone

Definition of the zone. This is chosen according to the selected State and Projection.

 

Datum Shift Parameters

Definition of the datum shift parameters. These are chosen according to the selected State and Projection.

 

Reference Height

In case that the Digital Elevation Model is not used, a constant ellipsoidal height must be provided. Default Reference Height is 0.

 

Cartographic Parameters

The reference parameters for some projection systems (e.g. Stereographic, Polar Stereographic, Gnomonic, Mercator, Miller, Albers, etc.) can be set.

 

Parameters - Principal Parameters

 

Class Name

Specify the field (column ID) of the input shape, which will be considered for the generation of the output classified raster product. This parameter is optional.

 

Parameters - Global

 

It brings to the general section of the Preferences parameters. Any modified value will be used and stored for further processing sessions.

 

Parameters - Other Parameters

 

It brings to the general section of the Preferences parameters. Any modified value will be used and stored for further processing sessions

 

Output Files

 

Output file list

Output file name(s) of the imported data. This file is mandatory.

 

_imp.shp        

Imported shape file (plus .dbf and .shx) and associated header file (.sml).

 

_map        

Shape based classified product and associated header files (.sml, .hdr). This file is generated only if the "Reference file" is inputted.

 

General Functions

 

Exec

The processing step is executed.

 

Store Batch        

The processing step is stored in the batch list. The Batch Browser button allows to load the batch processing list.

 

Close        

The window will be closed.

 

Help

Specific help document section.

 

 

Specific Function(s)

 

None.

 

See Also

 

Task, SARscapeBatch object, SARscapeBatch script example

 

References

 

None.