
#MAPINFO MIF FILES SOFTWARE#
I know that the MIF/MID files support projected coordinates, but the problem it's in the differents ways that the software editors program the "motor" that generates the projections in their softwares. I'm not very familiar with ArcGIS and I don't know of a process to convert from an ESRI format to MIF/MID. I don't know what ArcGIS test or process you are describing. Ok, you don't believe that the problem it's in the internal structure of the projections of MapInfo, then you tried to do the same test between the arcGIS and MapInfo and then you tells me the results. There appears to be a version change and 'extra' bits in the data. The file loads but when you zoom to the extents of the dataset it's telling you that you are outside the coordinate system for the National Grid? Here's the projection data at the top of the Manifold generated MIF. If I re-export this file from Manifold to MIF I get a file that will not reimport correctly into Cadcorp. This file imports into Manifold correctly and fits with other data provided I tell it that it's British National Grid.

If I export a file to MIF/MID from our Cadcorp software I get the folowing projection details in the MIF file. I've had this problem for ages and posted about it over a year ago now. Perhaps the data is not being projected by MapInfo and simply dumped at the coordinates specified by the mif file? If I add additional data to the map window which is in NZTM, this seemingly aligns perfectly.

Although MapInfo can import the file ok, when the projection is examined in MapInfo via Map > Options > Projection, it is defaulted to Lat/long. Please see the viewing MapInfo Tables topic for further information if you are unfamiliar with this process.I have had similar and have been meaning to send this to tech for some time. MapInfo Tables can be opened as a map in a new mapper window. MapInfo Table (TAB) files are the native format for MapInfo Professional. Repeat steps 2-4 for all other MIF/MID files you wish to import.

Press the Save button to start the import.Select an appropriate name and location for the table file that will be created by the import process (a default name will be suggested by MapInfo in the same location as the source MIF/MID data):.Ensure 'MapInfo Interchange (*.mif)' is selected in the 'Files of type' dropdown and select one of the files that you wish to import: Browse to the location containing the MIF/MID files.
#MAPINFO MIF FILES PROFESSIONAL#
