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Qik_AvlWriter V1: Export MapInfo Symbology to ESRI AVL Format

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Author:Ryan Mitchell
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Qik_AvlWriterV1.zip is a compact demonstration utility created to show how AVL files can be generated directly from MapInfo base tables. Developed by Russell Lawley, the tool illustrates the process of exporting MapInfo symbology information into a format compatible with ESRI ArcXXXX products.

Application Details

  • File Name: Qik_AvlWriterV1.zip (13.64 KB)
  • Author: Russell Lawley
  • Version: 6.5
  • Created: October 17, 2006
  • Modified: October 17, 2006
  • Supported GISPlatform: MapInfo Professional
  • Operating System Support: OS Independent

Purpose and Functionality

The primary goal of Qik_AvlWriter is to demonstrate how MapInfo region styling can be translated into thematic definitions stored in an AVL file. AVL files are used within ESRI environments to define legend and symbology settings for map layers.

Specifically, the tool:

  • Reads foreground color information from MapInfo region objects
  • Converts that styling information into thematic parameters
  • Writes the resulting configuration into an AVL file compatible with ESRI ArcXXXX products

This enables partial preservation of visual styling when transferring datasets between platforms.

Practical Context

Interoperability between GIS platforms often focuses on geometry and attribute exchange, but cartographic styling is frequently lost in the process. Qik_AvlWriter provides an example of how symbology metadata can be programmatically transferred, improving consistency in multi-platform environments.

While the tool has limited built-in functionality, it serves as a practical framework for developers interested in expanding:

  • Cross-platform styling workflows
  • Automated legend generation
  • Custom thematic export processes
  • Source Code and Expansion

The application is intentionally lightweight and designed as an example implementation. Users interested in extending the functionality are encouraged to contact the author for access to the source code.

Download Information

  • Archive Name: Qik_AvlWriterV1.zip
  • File Size: 13.64 KB

After downloading, extract the archive and review any included documentation for integration instructions.

Qik_AvlWriter V1 offers a practical demonstration of exporting MapInfo thematic styling into ESRI-compatible AVL format, supporting improved GIS interoperability workflows._

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