Converting SHP to KML

[Forkboy2]

One of the problems I've always had with converting SHP to KML is there was no easy way to query the polygons directly from the map as is possible in a typical GIS program.

Well tonight I found a free program that will create a point SHP file from a polygon SHP file. It's called GeoDa . With the point SHP file you can now query the polygon directly from the map view.

So with GeoDa, Shape2Earth and MapWindows GIS It's pretty easy to create a decent KML file from SHP files.

Tonight I did the Principal Aquifers of the US. It's a six meg KMZ so I won't post it here, but if you want to try it you can find it at the link below my name.

[mcshea98]

Forkboy2,

It is possible to querry (Get the info balloon to pop up) from a polygon. Hold down <Ctrl> and left-click on the polygon. Also, thanks for the information on the new tool.

mcshea98

[Notrega]

I have most of the weather data that is available for GE, but I really need to be able to pull the storm track and error cone data. The file formats are
.shx
.shp
.dbf

I need to convert to .kml or .kmz or other GE file.

I am waiting on the boss to let me spend $200 for GE Pro, but I need a fix until then.

I have searched but can not find any answers without having to drop some bucks.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Forkboy2]

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Forkboy2,

It is possible to querry (Get the info balloon to pop up) from a polygon. Hold down <Ctrl> and left-click on the polygon. Also, thanks for the information on the new tool.

mcshea98

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Now you tell me

Thanks for the tip. Actually it is <Ctrl> then double left click to bring up the pop up. That is much better way of doing it.

Matt

[Forkboy2]

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Shape2Earth will convert SHP files to KML for free. That's what I used to create the aquifer map. With the CTRL Double-Click trick, that's really all you should need.

http://www.interactiveearth.blogspot.com/

Matt