Hi all,
I've created a buffer around an existing shp point file, and I was wondering if there is any way to export the buffer layer to a shp file or dgn file so that I can share it with users without access to Bentley Map. Any ideas??
Charlie,
The ability to save buffers as well as other spatial analysis results as XFM features (including both element geometries and properties) does not currently exist. This capability is being added to Bentley Map V8i for release in Q2 2009. As you may know, once saved as XFM features, you can then use the standard Interoperability Export functionality to save as a SHP file (or other GIS supported formats).
If you require that functionality sooner and are familiar with MDL development, you could use the "Dynamic Topology" API functions delivered in the Bentley Map SDK to read the buffer geometries and properties and write equivalent elements (or XFM features) to your file.
Regards,
Jeff Bielefeld [Bentley]
Hello, Jeff.
Is it correct that release of Q2 is version 08 .11.05.49 of 03.16.2009?
If so, please explain to me how to save a buffer as XFM feature. I could not find this ability in the version 08 .11.05.49.
Elena Molodykh
Greetings Elena,
The Bentley Map V8i 08.11.05.49 maintenance release you referenced does not contain the ability to export a buffer. That capability is included in the upcoming Bentley Map V8i 08.11.07 SELECT Update release. For that release, an invitation only Early Adopter program is planned to begin in mid July followed by a Q3 commercial release. For those interested in participating in the Bentley Map V8i 08.11.07 SELECT Update Early Adopter program, you must be an existing ELS, MLS or SELECT subscriber along with some additional qualification criteria. For those interested in qualifying for participation in the Bentley Map V8i 08.11.07 SELECT Update Early Adopter program, please contact me directly by e-mail.
Hi
is there an exact date for publishing the Bentley Map V8i 08.11.07 SELECT Update release, because our customer needs these functions.
regards
Burkhard