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Export ESRI Shapefile

You can export map overlays, underlays, and fault traces as ESRI shapefiles (SHP).

Follow these steps:

1. From the Application toolbar, select | Export Overlays | Export ESRI Shape.
2. The Map Objects Converter window will open. To export your WinPICS map objects to ESRI Shapefiles select the following:

• Import Type = WinPICS Overlay (MOL)
• Export Type = ESRI shapefile (SHP)

The Map Objects Converter window displays a list of available objects in the left hand window. The following overlay types may be found:

• *.mol = Map Overlay Object.
• *.mul = Map Underlay Object.
• *.mfl = Horizon Fault Polygon.

3. Select the Coordinate Conversion check box to open a dialog box where you can modify the coordinate parameters, including projection, zone, and datum. Click <OK> when you finished setting up the coordinate conversion.

4. Select the map objects to export from the list. Use the <Shift> or <Ctrl> keys for multiple selections.

• Clear List - Removes all objects from the list.
• Select All - Selects all objects to export.
• Add Files - Allows you to browse for files from other directories.
• Preview - Used to view selected map objects before exporting.
• Display Coordinate Grid - Adds a coordinate grid to the preview window.

5. Click <Browse> to select an Output Directory for the exported files. File names will be determined automatically.
6. Select <Save> to output the file(s).