Right click the Shapefile in the Arc Catalogue window and select Properties. This database is used to store data against each vector shape we create in our Shapefile.
You now need to set up the database associated to the Shapefile.
Your Shapefile should now appear as a file in the ArcCatalogue window. To finish creating your Shapefile click OK on the Create New Shapefile window. Once added, click OK on the Spatial Reference Properties window. The best one to choose if using our georeferenced maps or WMS layers is the British National Grid, OSGB 1936 (EPSG:27700).Ĭlick Add to add the coordinate system to your Shapefile. You can then browse through sets of predefined coordinate systems and choose the one you require. In the Spatial Reference Properties window, click the Select button. The Spatial Reference Properties window will open. To set the coordinate system click the Edit button. If you prefer, you can choose to leave this empty and specify it later.
It is also possible to set up your shape file in a specific coordinate system.
Polygon is often used to trace features on a map or mark boundaries. Polygon is used to draw vector areas on a map. Point allows vector points to be placed on a map to mark single locations. The most common types to choose are either point or polygon.
For Feature Type, select the type of vector feature you would like to create.
In the Name field enter a name for the Shapefile you are creating.
This is used to set the preferences for the Shapefile you are creating.
The Create New Shapefile window will open.
From the Arc Catalogue menu bar select File and New > Shape File.
Use the File Tree on the left hand side to browse to the location you would like to create and save your Shape File.
#ARCMAP CREATE SHAPEFILE SOFTWARE#
Open the ArcGIS - ArcCatalogue software.
Workflow: Creating and Setting up a Shapefile in ArcCatalogue.
Weaknesses: Uses proprietary software which must be purchased and can take time to learn.
Has an extensive choice of coordinate systems and transformation methods to work in.
Strengths: Offers a wide range of input and output image formats.
Output options: A shapefile or KML file with vector features.
Input options: Any georeferenced image file ( view list) or WMS layer ( view list) containing features you would like to trace.
Creating Shapefiles - Drawing lines, points or polygons (vectors) in ArcGIS