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[IDV #GDP-431455]: Shape file challenges

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  • Subject: [IDV #GDP-431455]: Shape file challenges
  • Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:15:49 -0600

Dear Jim,

Apologies for the delayed response. Coincidentally, the entire IDV team is on 
travel at the same time. We will provide you with a response as soon as 
possible. Thanks for your patience.

Best Wishes,

Unidata IDV Support

> I've been able to get it to plot if I read in the .zip file directly.  I
> think Jeff told me to try this a couple of years ago.  Unfortunately,
> the positioning is off by perhaps .1 degree.  At issue is if this is a
> problem in the file or a problem with the IDV.
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> On 6/19/12 1:07 PM, Jim Steenburgh wrote:
> > Hi:
> >
> >     I'm having a devil of a time getting IDV to successfully plot the
> > ski area/lift shape files available at:
> > http://gis.utah.gov/data/recreation/ski-areas/
> >
> >     I've tried adding them as a map and also through the data
> > chooser.  I can't get it to plot successfully.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> 
> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: GDP-431455
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Open