Creating DEM after converting MapInfo tab files to ArcGIS Desktop?

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How do I create DEM for contours after converting MapInfo tab files to ArcGIS and how do I convert toposheet tab file to ArcGIS?

There are answers on this subject already. http://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/42/how-do-i-convert-mapinfo-tab-and-or-mif-to-shp etc. Have a look on the forum first. — Tomek, Feb 10 '12 at 10:14

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 10 '12 at 09:58

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Use ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension to convert mapinfo tab files to arcgis compatible. Then use XToolspro to create dem from contour.

answered Feb 10 '12 at 09:58

Dr. A.D.Prasad

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Their are any papers based on this – sharma Feb 18 '12 at 04:09

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 10 '12 at 23:20

If licensing is available then Data Interoperability or FME to convert data from MapInfo TAB seems like a way to go.

To turn the contours into a DEM you may want to consider the Topo to Raster tool that is described in more detail here but needs a 3D or Spatial Analyst license to use.

Creating DEM after converting MapInfo tab files to ArcGIS Desktop?

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