The only practical example we have worked on so far is that HBSMR users can import the MIDAS XML Listed Buildings dataset provided by EH into HBSMR, including creating the appropriate GIS features linked to the database records. This works with either ArcGIS or MapInfo, depending on what the HER uses. We also wrote a stand-alone translator that outputs an mdb + ESRI shapefile or MapInfo table, which we have used for the (many) local authorities who didn't know what to do with the provided data. This translator was not totally generic for any MIDAS XML - it was specifically created for the characteristics of the provided Listed Buildings dataset. Please get in touch if you want to discuss further...

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Dear Fish Technical Group,

I’m interested in hearing people’s experiences at getting MIDAS XML into GIS software (ESRI, MapInfo, Cadcorp, GGP etc) for analysis. Have you had to build their own routines, have you contracted work or worked out a way to import out to the box? Please state what vendor and version of software you are using when replying.

Many thanks,

Alice

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