Import & Conversion among ArcMap layers, shape, raster and polygon formats

Purpose: Specific data formats (point, line, raster, polygon) are required for various ArcMap toolbox functions.  Identifying the formats required for a desired function is the first step in using some of the many toolbox or modeling features in ArcMap. A good place to start is to take 5 minutes for an overview of geodatabase design.

Software/ Platform: ArcMap/ Windows only.

I. Importing XYZ data into ArcMap Point Data Layer:

tr -cd '\11\12\40-\176' < $INPUT_FILE > $OUTPUT_FILE

II. Point Layers to Shape files:

III. Shape file or Point File to Raster:

IV. Raster to Polygon: