SuperMap iDesktopX supports saving attribute tables as datasets or Excel files.

Save as Dataset

Function Description

The Save as Dataset function allows exporting geographic or attribute information from vector dataset attribute tables to new datasets or tabular datasets, or exporting attribute information to new tabular datasets.

Feature Entry

• Table Tab->Output Group->Save as Dataset Button.
• Table Context Menu->Save as Dataset.

Steps

1. In the opened attribute table, select target record rows (any cell selection in a row counts as selecting the entire row). Use Ctrl or Shift keys for multiple selections.
2. Click Save as Dataset in the Output group under Table Tab to open the dialog.

   Dialog parameters include:

   • Select Fields: Specifies fields to include in the output dataset.
   • Datasource: Target datasource for the output dataset.
   • Dataset: Name of the output dataset.
   • Result Dataset Type: Choose to export vector dataset attributes as new datasets or tabular datasets. Vector datasets retain original type when exported as new datasets; tabular datasets can only export as tabular datasets.
   • Encode Type: Set coordinate encoding type when exporting vector dataset attributes. Four vector compression options available: Single-byte, Double-byte, Triple-byte, and Quad-byte.
     Notes:

     • When exporting non-point vector datasets, four coordinate encoding methods are provided using 1-4 bytes per coordinate value respectively.
3. After configuration, the output dataset will appear under the specified datasource in Workspace Manager.

Notes:

• Non-system fields are selected by default in Save as Dataset window.
• Invalid dataset names will trigger system prompts for correction.
• Multiple attribute tables can be opened, but only the active table can be exported.

Save as Excel

Function Description

Save as Excel exports vector or tabular dataset attribute tables to Excel format, supporting full table export or selective record export.

Feature Entry

• Table Tab->Output Group->Save as Excel Button.
• Table Context Menu->Save as Excel.

Steps

1. In the opened attribute table, select target record rows (any cell selection in a row counts as selecting the entire row). Use Ctrl or Shift keys for multiple selections.
2. Click Save as Excel in the Output group under Table Tab to open the dialog.

   Dialog parameters include:

   • Field List: Select fields to export using Select All, Invert Selection, Select System Fields, or Select Non-system Fields. Non-system fields are selected by default.
   • File Info: Set output path, file name, and character encoding.
   • Only Selected Records Saved: When checked, exports only selected records; otherwise exports all records.
3. Configure parameters to complete Excel export.

Notes:

• Multiple attribute tables can be opened, but only the active table can be exported to Excel.