Importing shape files

You can import shape files *.shp and select whether their vectorial geometry data is imported as areas or obstacles. You can also select whether attribute data (dBASE format) is imported from a *.dbf file. The *.shx file must be saved with the *.shp and *.dbf files. It contains the index of the geometry for linking attribute data.

1.  From the File menu, choose > Import > Shape file:.

The Shape file import window opens.

2.  Make the desired changes:

Element Description

Shape file

*.shp file

Read as

either area or obstacle

Level

Level in Vissim on which areas or obstacles are placed. You can also create a new level.

Offset (number):

Integer that is added to the number of network objects you want to import. Default value 0. You can overwrite this value.

Display Type

Display type defined in Vissim for visualization in the Network editor.

Read attributes from database file (dbf) as BDA

This option can be selected if a *.dbf is saved with the *.shp file.

 If this option is selected, Vissim will read attribute data of objects in the *.shp file from the *.dbf file.

3.  Click Import.

Network objects are created in the Network editor.

The attribute lists of the network objects contain the imported attribute data.