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SQLite is like SHP format in that it contains both spatial data and attribute
data. However, unlike SHP, it stores both types of data in a single file rather
than a set of files.
Advantages
SQLite has the following advantages over DWG:
■ It stores and manages an order of magnitude more data than DWG
■ It provides the power of a database without the overhead and cost of a full
relational database management system (RDBMS) such as SQL Server or
Oracle.
■ A SQLite file can store a single feature class, or it can store multiple feature
classes.
■ It is easy to manage, providing access to the database schema.
Importing
When importing SQLite, you can import each feature class in the file to a
separate layer. You can specify how you want to bring in attribute data and
points. You can also set an option to import polygons as closed polylines.
Driver Options
SQLite has no import driver options.
See also:
■
Customizing the Import and Export .ini Files (page 264)
NOTE Data you import becomes AutoCAD drawing objects in your map. To
connect to the data in its original format, see
Overview of Bringing In GIS Features
(page 305). To convert the drawing objects to a geospatial format, see Overview
of Converting and Exporting
(page 1405).
To import a SQLite file
■
Import a SQLite file (page 381)– Converts the current contents of the file
to drawing objects and inserts them in your map.
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