What is the purpose of Universal Translator?
To move your data quickly between common data formats, which include:
- AutoCAD DWG/DXF
- ESRI® Shapefiles
- MicroStation Design
- MapInfo Pro MID/MIF
- MapInfo Pro TAB
When is Universal Translator active?
When the UNIVERSAL TRANSLATOR.MBX is loaded.
How do I access Universal Translator?
- On the TABLE tab, in the Content group, click Universal Translator to open the FME Quick Translator dialog box.
- On the HOME tab, in the Tools group, click Tool Extensions. On the Running tab, double-click on Universal Translator to open the FME Quick Translator dialog box.
You can also launch the Universal Translator from the Tools Manager, or run it manually in a MapBasic window using another language program, in batch-file mode, or from the commandline.
For information about how to add a tool to the Tool Manager, see Working with MapInfo Pro Tools.