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Error: Using Garmin and other .shp file converters

You receive a message that you can’t import a shapefile (SHP file) because it’s the wrong file type.

Solution

Field Manager PRO 360 can import a shapefile, but it must be in the WGS84 format. If it isn’t, you’ll need to download a file conversion process from the Internet to convert the file to the WGS84 format.

You’ll also need to convert files in the NAD27 or NAD83 formats before you can import them to the program.

To convert Garmin files:

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html

Problem

You receive a message that you can’t import a shapefile (SHP file) because it’s the wrong file type.

Solution

Field Manager PRO 360 can import a shapefile, but it must be in the WGS84 format. If it isn’t, you’ll need to download a file conversion process from the Internet to convert the file to the WGS84 format.

You’ll also need to convert files in the NAD27 or NAD83 formats before you can import them to the program.

To convert Garmin files:

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html

Last updated on August 25, 2014 by FCC AgExpert