Exporting 3D data - Z is lost

gwaldron
gwaldron Global Mapper User
edited May 2008 in Technical Support
Hi,
If I load in a 3D shapefile (PolygonZ for example), GM shows the 3D verticies in the info tool. But when exporting to a shapefile, the Z values are lost and the resulting output is a 2D (Polygon) shapefile.

How can I preserve the 3D coordinates when exporting the shapefile? Thanks!

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  • global_mapper
    global_mapper Administrator
    edited May 2008
    You have to make sure to check the box to 'Generate 3D Features' when exporting the new Shapefile. Also make sure that you are using Global Mapper v9.01 or later for 3D area export to be supported.

    Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

    Thanks,

    Mike
    Global Mapper Support
    support@globalmapper.com

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