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Using XData
XData Overview
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XData is available only in Street Atlas USA Plus.
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Supported file formats include:
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Microsoft® Access (.mdb, .mdw, and .mda)
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Microsoft Excel (.xls)
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Microsoft Visual FoxPro (.dbf)
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dBase (.dbf)
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Text files (.txt, .csv, .tab, and .asc)
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XData labels, names, and URLs cannot be more than 255 characters.
You can use the XData tab to import your data so you can view the location of each record
on detailed maps. To geoplace (locate) your records on the map, the data file must contain
either a coordinate (in decimal degrees), a city and state, a ZIP/Postal Code, or a complete
physical address (street address, city, state) for each record.
Whatever your business needs, you have powerful database management tools to help you
plan accordingly.
You can:
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Import
most database, spreadsheet, and text file formats for use within the
program.
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Select symbols (or design your own) to represent the locations of your records.
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Display or hide databases
so you can use them one at a time or together. You can
also use your data with other program functions.
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Customize an existing dataset and then save the new dataset by using the
Export
function.
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Create a route using your XData records
as a start, stop, and/or finish point.
Importing Data
You can import your own data and view the location of each record on detailed maps. To
locate (or geoplace) your records on the map, the file must contain either a coordinate, a
ZIP/Postal Code, or a complete physical address (street address, city, state) for each
record.
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XData is available only in Street Atlas USA Plus.
•
Supported file formats include:
•
Microsoft® Access (.mdb, .mdw, and .mda)
•
Microsoft Excel (.xls)
•
Microsoft Visual FoxPro (.dbf)
•
dBase (.dbf)
•
Text files (.txt, .csv, .tab, and .asc)
•
XData labels, names, and URLs cannot be more than 255 characters.