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HowTo: Import an ArcInfo interchange file (E00) in ArcGIS
| Article ID: | 21052 |
|---|---|
| Software: | ArcGIS - ArcEditor 8.2, 8.3, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1, 10 ArcGIS - ArcInfo 8.2, 8.3, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1, 10 ArcGIS - ArcView 8.2, 8.3, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.3.1, 10 |
| Platforms: | N/A |
Summary
Read the following important information before proceeding:
- The input E00 file cannot be placed in a directory that has a space in the name or in the path to the directory.
- The output coverage or grid cannot be written to a directory that has a space in the name or in the path to the directory.
- The output coverage or grid name cannot be over 13 characters long.
- The output coverage or grid name cannot contain spaces. Underscores are permitted.
- The output coverage or grid name cannot contain special characters; for example, #, @, %.
- The coverage name can be the same as the original E00 file, but this is not required.
- There is no extension for the coverage name. For example, if the E00 file is named 'parcels.e00', the output coverage can be named 'parcels' with no extension.
- The output coverage name is in lower case.
- At ArcGIS 9.2 and earlier versions, folder names in the path to input or output cannot be over 8 characters. At version 9.3, this restriction is removed, so folder names can be over 8 characters long.
If the E00 file is zipped, and being extracted with WinZip, see the link in the Related Information section below for information on how to fix WinZip and avoid corrupting the data during the extraction process.Procedure
- ArcGIS 9.x - All ArcGIS licenses
1. Start ArcCatalog.
2. Navigate to Tools > Customize > Toolbars tab.
3. Check the box for the ArcView 8.x Tools toolbar and click Close.
4. Dock the Conversion Tools toolbar.
5. Click the Conversion Tools drop-down menu.
6. Select Import from Interchange File.
7. For the Input file, navigate to the directory location of the E00 file to be imported, and select the E00 file.
8. Specify a name and location for the output dataset.-show me- 
More than one file can be imported in a batch process. Click the Batch button. To add additional E00 files for processing, click the Add Row button. -show me-
A. Select or type a name for the new input file.
B. Type the name of the new Output dataset.
C. Repeat as needed to import additional E00 files in the same batch process.
D. When all the E00 files have been added for batch processing, click OK.
- ArcGIS 9.x ArcGIS - ArcInfo ONLY
1. Navigate to ArcToolBox > Coverage Tools > To Coverage > Import from Interchange File.
2. Add the coverage tools to ArcToolBox. See the link in the Related Information section, if the coverage tools are missing from ArcToolBox. To determine if ArcInfo Workstation is installed on the computer, navigate to Start > Programs > ArcGIS. If the item 'ArcInfo Workstation' is not listed, the software must be installed to use this import method.
- If ArcInfo Workstation is installed on the computer, use the IMPORT command from the ArcInfo Command Line to perform this process.
Arc: import <cover|grid> <file_name>.e00 <output_cover_grid_name>
To determine if ArcInfo Workstation is installed on the computer, go to Start > Programs > ArcGIS. If the item 'ArcInfo Workstation' is not listed, the software must be installed to use this import method.
- ArcGIS 8.x - All ArcGIS licenses
1. Open ArcToolbox.
2. Open Conversion Tools.
3. Open Import to Coverage.
4. Double-click 'ArcView Import from Interchange File'.
5. For the input file, navigate to the directory location of the E00 file to be imported, and select the E00 file.
6. Specify a name and location for the output dataset.-show me- More than one file can be imported in a batch process. Click on the Batch button. To add additional E00 files for processing, click on the Add Row button. -show me-
A. Select or type the name of the new input file.
B. Select or type the name of the new output dataset.
C. Repeat as needed to import additional E00 files in the same batch process.
D. When all the E00 files have been added for batch processing, click OK.
- ArcGIS 10 - All ArcGIS licenses
1. Open ArcToolbox.
2. Open Conversion Tools.
3. Open To Coverage tools.
4. Double-click Import from E00.
5. Browse for the 'Input interchange file' (E00 file).
6. Select Output folder.*
7. Enter Output name.*
*Restrictions outlined at the beginning of this article still apply at version 10 of ArcGIS Desktop. At this date, this tool only works with the ArcGIS - ArcInfo license level, and only if ArcInfo Workstation is also installed on the computer.
Related Information
- Fix WinZip configuration and avoid data corruption
{WARN}The issue described in this article can affect all types of GIS data and use of the data in any GIS application.{/WARN}Instructions provided describe how to fix WinZip configuration and avoid data corruption. Data may be corrupted if it is e... - After installing ArcGIS - ArcInfo 9.x the Coverage Tools are missing from ArcToolBox
After installing ArcGIS - ArcInfo 9.x, the Coverage Tools Toolbox is missing from ArcToolBox.
Created: 11/29/2001
Last Modified: 5/24/2011
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Comments
By curtvprice - 06/08/2011 12:28 PM
The article needs to be updated.
This article is in need of a major rewrite. * The Arc 10.x instructions should be first. * The Arc 9.x instructions should have instructions to load the Arc 8x toolbar (see comment already posted). After that, you can include the information that ArcInfo users can then use the Coverage Tools tool. If ArcInfo is not installed, there are no Coverage Tools in the System Tools. Why send people to look in the programs menu? * An entry should be added for ArcInfo Workstation 8.x - 10.x at the end instead of confusingly having it in there as an extra step under 9.x.
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By Anonymous - 08/03/2010 1:44 PM
The article needs to be updated.
Sorry about the previous feedback. One of those days, I guess.
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By Anonymous - 08/03/2010 1:38 PM
I have suggested related resources/links that can enhance this article. See below.
How about letting us know that in 9.3.1 and beyond, you must use ArcCatalog! 1) Open ArcCatalog. 2) Click on View -> Toolbars -> ArcView 8.x Tools 3) When you do a dockable toolbar will appear called, �Conversion Tools�. 4) Click Conversion Tools -> import from Interchange file. 5) Run tool with your .e00 file.
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By Anonymous - 03/04/2008 9:29 AM
The article is incorrect or the solution didn’t work.
ArcMap 9.2 build 1324 The following procedures do not work. There is no option to add ArcView 8.x Tools toolbar in the Tools / Customize / Toolbars tab. Procedure ArcGIS 9.x All ArcGIS licenses 1. Start ArcCatalog. 2. Navigate to Tools > Customize > Toolbars tab. 3. Check the box for the ArcView 8.x Tools toolbar and click Close. E00 files should be quick and easy to import, without restriction. It should not be another way to force people to buy an ArcInfo license.
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By Anonymous - 01/30/2008 5:17 PM
The article needs to be updated.
The batch import function is not available from the import interchange to coverage tool, and the tool is no longer in the location specified in this article, in ArcGIS 9.2
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By Anonymous - 11/28/2007 3:42 PM
The article has missing, misleading, or conflicting information.
The instructions for using the workstation command appear to be incomplete. In any case, I can't make heads or tails of it. I need to import thousands of e00 files into shape files, so I can use arcgis to merge them all together spatially. How do I do this quickly and efficiently?
By Anonymous - 10/11/2007 5:04 PM
I followed the article’s instructions, but experienced another problem. I’ve provided details below.
The batch ability of this tool is almost useless. If I have 10 or 100 E00 files to import, I have to add each one separately. That's ridiculous and speaks to the poor thought put into ESRI products in general. Please fix this and the rest of your products to properly consider how people actually work, and not what's expedient for your programmers or bottom line.
By Anonymous - 01/25/2007 5:28 PM
Other - See details below.
What kind of lazy monopolistic programming does not allow for a space in the path name? This procedure is the saddest excuse for a user-friendly interface I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Anonymous - 10/25/2006 5:16 PM
The article has missing, misleading, or conflicting information.
In the warning that reads "If the e00 file is .ZIPped," it should instead say "If the .e00 file is .TARred": the way this warning is currently written, it leads users to believe that the WinZip error applies only to .ZIP files, when apparently it actually applies to .TAR files.
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By Anonymous - 06/02/2006 12:31 PM
I'm having trouble with what the name for the output file should be
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By Anonymous - 02/01/2006 10:25 AM
I have ArcGIS 9.1 and when I click on my View Toolbars, I do not have an Arcview 8.x Tools toolbar
By Anonymous - 11/16/2005 12:53 PM
the article was great. The location of the tool is stupid. What the heck is Toolbox for if not for ALL of these tools?! I want one place to look for all of the import/export/processing tools available.
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By Anonymous - 11/10/2005 9:00 AM
yes but... how does the batch operation work?
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By Anonymous - 11/03/2005 3:22 PM
The article is outdated. It should direct the reader to simply use the 9.0 or 9.1 'Import from Interchange' tool located under Coverage Tools|Conversion|To Coverage which is a really stupid place to put a tool that can also import grids, info files and other formats but it is there nonetheless.
By Anonymous - 11/01/2005 4:08 PM
You know, how about doing the job right next time and give some information on batching?? It ain't as easy as 'toggling the Batch button'.
By Anonymous - 06/24/2005 8:52 PM
define how to enter the output dataset.... it will not accept anything in ArcGIS9.0
By Anonymous - 06/21/2005 8:41 PM
This article should indicate that there are tiers of licensing within ArcGIS that preclude the addition of this tool. I do not have this tool available in my toolbox, and have had a very hard time figuring out exactly why- so I assume this is because my employer bought the lowest tiered license, lacking any other explanation. I would greatly appreciate a response. Thanks!
By Anonymous - 09/20/2004 2:32 PM
I was not able to convert a batch from interchange format. Would be nice to have explicit directions on how to do this.
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By Anonymous - 03/04/2003 12:13 AM
hello, I am an iranian student at tehran university and my course is Environmental planning and management.My thesese is about land use planning and I want to know more about Arcview and Arcinfo and how I can use them.Is there any classess for learning them.I mean I learn them by Internet.I hope you help me. advanced thanks
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By Anonymous - 03/03/2003 4:09 AM
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By Anonymous - 02/24/2003 8:47 AM
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By Anonymous - 02/22/2003 5:48 AM
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By Anonymous - 01/20/2003 3:56 PM
Thank you
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By Anonymous - 01/03/2003 12:14 PM
Thank god! That was taking me forever...
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By aurica212 - 11/07/2011 4:05 PM
I would like to see a new article that discusses the topic outlined below.
very unhelpful
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