Exporting Map Data

Using MapMaker, you can export base map data for use in other GIS software packages. You can export data from the Trapeze map data source in TIGER/Line, ArcView ESRI Shape File, and MapInfo Interchange File formats.

Table 1. MapMaker Export Capabilities - Fixed Formats

Item

Description

TIGER/Line

Centerline Segment Network

Includes streets, railways, water, and special features as described by the road type field (CFCC). Attributes (mainly pertaining to the street network) include names, address ranges, city, and ZIP (postal codes for both sides as well as one way designations.

✓❶

Polygons

Used for transit purposes such as determining eligibility and restricting the effect of tools to specific areas.

❶ One-way street information is not supported in TIGER/Line format.
Table 2. MapMaker Export Capabilities - Flexible Formats

Item

Description

ArcView Shape File MapInfo Interchange

Centerline Segment Network

Includes streets, railways, water, and special features as described by the road type field (CFCC). Attributes (mainly pertaining to the street network) include names, address ranges, city, and ZIP (postal codes for both sides as well as one way designations.

Polygons

Used for transit purposes such as determining eligibility and restricting the effect of tools to specific areas.