SHP

SHP file polygons

Submitted by rkmcswain on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 08:28

If you have ever imported an ESRI SHP file containing polygons using the ._MAPIMPORT command, and the polygons came in filled, you may have wondered how to turn off this fill.


SHP file polygons, filled

Use the ._POLYDISPLAY command to enable or disable the fill on these MPOLYGON objects.

Command: ._POLYDISPLAY
Enter mpolygon display mode [Edges only/Fill only/Both] : _E

SHP file polygons, edges only

If for some reason, you don't want MPOLYGON objects, you can control the default object import type (MPOLYGON vs. closed polyline) by running the MAPUSEMPOLYGON command. 

Command: MAPUSEMPOLYGON
Enter new value for MAPUSEMPOLYGON : _OFF
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