Hi ,
As far as I've observed UT uses memory for translation and then writes to
the disk,
so why it takes days..
Most of the program export's to DXF does not writing proper layer settings
and names so why mapinfo only sees layer "0"
I've wrote a mapbasic program that finds the layer names of DXF so that you
can open it in any word processor and add those layes
so MI sees the layers..
i can send this mapbasic who needs..
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I was wondering if anyone could give me some help in determining the best
>hardware options for MapInfo. I am currently using MapInfo 4.5 in Windows
95
>with a P133Mhz, 32 MB RAM. I will be upgrading to MapInfo 5.0 as soon as I
>purchase a new system. The problem is in deciding on the best hardware
>configuration for MapInfo 5.0
>
> I am a geologist and have been using the Universal Translator to translate
>.dxf files to MapInfo tables. These .dxf files can be as large as 50MB and
>take days!! to translate. Once translated they contain as many as 50 to 100
>tables containing polygons, lines, symbols, text, etc, which is the desired
>end product, other than the time constraints. Unfortunately if I try speed
up
>the process by using the Table>Import option in the "DXF Import
Information"
>window there is only 1 dxf layer listed, and the create separate tables
option
>is not available. Therefore by using the Table>Import although it is
quicker
>the end product is one table with all of my data. This is of very little
value
>to me.
>
> I have also been using Vertical Mapper V.2 to contour elevations, soil
data
>etc. Once again some of these files are very large (i.e. 35,000 plus
elevation
>points) and the system I am currently using will stall in the process of
>making contours at about 75%.
>
> My question to anyone who can help me is what hardware configuration will
get
>me the optimal performance from MapInfo 5.0, and Vertical Mapper V.2 ,
without
>going overboard on the cost. I have talked to MapIfo technical support but
>they are not permitted to give Hardware recommendations.
>
> What I would like to know will MapInfo run better on Windows 95/98 or
Windows
>NT? Will MapInfo recognize a dual processor if it is run on Windows NT? In
the
>procedures described above am I better off to invest more of my resources
on
>RAM (how much is optimal)/ CPU speed or hard drive subsystem (EIDE, SCSI).
>What about video display? Any other spec that should be considered??
>
> I realise that this is not the most opportune time to post this question
due
>to the holidays, however any help that can be offered would be greatly
>appreciated.
>
> Frank R. Kendle
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