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  • 1.  How to Convert MapInfo .tab file to GML/KML - asked in Google groups

    Employee
    Posted 08-16-2017 11:54


  • 2.  RE: How to Convert MapInfo .tab file to GML/KML - asked in Google groups

    Employee
    Posted 08-16-2017 07:55

    If you are using MapInfo Pro, you can very easily convert the tab files in to GML using the Universal Translator tool. For converting to a KML format we have the Google Earth utility which can export these tab files to KML extension files.

    For converting the GML file to tab file:

    Go to the HOME tab > Tools Extension > Double click on the Universal Translator tool to open the FME Quick Translator window

    In the FME Quick Translator window > Click on  File menu > Translate

    In the Set Translation Parameter window

    Reader  Format : Choose the tab file

    Dataset: Choose the path of the file to be converted

    In the Writer Format: Choose the GML extension option

    Dataset: choose the name of the file to save as

    Click on OK.

    The file gets converted and the message says : Translation was SUCCESSFUL ; Translation finished. 



  • 3.  RE: How to Convert MapInfo .tab file to GML/KML - asked in Google groups

    Employee
    Posted 08-16-2017 08:01

    Also go through this document for more details.

    https://li360.pitneybowes.com/s/article/ka180000000Cv8yAAC/MapInfo-Professional-How-to-use-the-Universal-Translator

    Thanks,

    Shweta



  • 4.  RE: How to Convert MapInfo .tab file to GML/KML - asked in Google groups

    Posted 08-16-2017 19:36

    Converting MapInfo File Formats:

    • In the TABLE Ribbon, in the Content Group, choose Universal Translator.
    • The FME Quick Translator Dialogue Box Appears.
    • In the top left corner, choose the Translate Data icon, (looks like to orange cylinders with a black arrow).
    • The Set Translation Parameters Dialogue Box Appears.
    • In the Reader Group, select the Format Drop Down And click More Formats.
    • The Reader Gallery Dialogue Box Opens.
    • Scroll through the list of options and choose MapInfo TAB
    • Choose OK.
    • For Dataset, Select the ... Icon and navigate to where the MapInfo datasets for converting are located. Choose one and click Open.
    • In the Writer Group, select the Format Drop Down and click More Formats. The Writer Gallery Dialogue Box Opens.
    • Scroll through the list of options and choose the desired file format you wish to convert too. In this case, KML/GML
    • For Dataset, choose the location you wish to save the converted file in. Click OK to close the Translation Parameters Dialogue Box.
    • Once the Translation Parameters Dialogue Box Closes the FME Quick Translator will launch.
    • When it is finished, check down the bottom of the Translation to make sure it was successful.
    • Close the FME Quick Translator.
    • The translation is now complete.