Hi: Plans can be shared with those outside your organization who might be using different redistricting software. This is commonly done through an equivalency file. An equivalency file usually contains two columns (1) the field that identifies the map feature in the export layer (e.g., the block Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code), and (2) the field that contains the district assignment. For those interested in redistricting, you will find an excellent primer on redistricting at <http://www.urisa.org/files/publications/primer_on_redistricting/primer_\ on_redistricting.pdf> http://www.urisa.org/files/publications/primer_on_redistricting/primer_o\ n_redistricting.pdf <http://www.urisa.org/files/publications/primer_on_redistricting/primer_\ on_redistricting.pdf> . The Maptitude for Redistricting Users Guide documents the process of creating equivalency files on pages 140-142.
Maptitude Mapping Software <http://www.caliper.com> Group Moderator --- In [email protected], "missharjo" <zavra@...> wrote: > > Dear All, > I have a colleague who asked me to post this question: > > "Does the word "equivalency" in equivalency file refer to the file's format, which can be read by any number of software or governments, or the file's content, which links Census Block X is to District Y in a plan? Or both? Or something else?" > > Thanks for any help you can provide. > > > > > Laura Harjo >
