Universal Data command - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

What is the purpose of Universal Data?

To open and display universal data files such as:

• ESRI ArcSDE
• ESRI Personal Geodatabase (*.MDB)
• AutoCAD DWG/DXF
• Microstation Design (*.DGN)
• ESRI ArcInfo Export (*.E00)
• USGS Spatial Data Transfer Standard (*.CATD.DDF)
• VPF NIMA/NGA (*.FT)
• Google Earth KML

You then can specify the data display options and define a location for the resulting .TAB files.

When is Universal Data active?

This command is always active.

How do I access Universal Data?

• On the HOME tab, in the File group, from the Open list, click Universal Data to open the Specify Data Source dialog box.
• On the TABLE, or the MAP tab, in the Content group, from the Open list, click Universal Data to open the Specify Data Source dialog box.
• On the LAYOUT tab, in the Page group, from the Open list, click Universal Data to open the Specify Data Source dialog box.

See Also:

Using Universal Data Directly