Importing / Attaching Existing Photographs
Bulk Import of Existing Photographs into a Dataset using Spatially Located Photos in MapInfo GIS

AFFECTS

Konect Manager

ISSUE

You have a large number of photographs that you want to import and link to records in a Konect dataset.

STEP-BY-STEP

Overview

This document discusses processes that can be used to import and associate a large number of existing photographs with records in a Konect Dataset. In this situation it is not practical to use the method described for a small number of photographs (see Importing Photos - Browsing from a Form)
The import process involves:

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The instructions described are predominately related to the creation of the CSV file and it should be noted that it will not be possible to produce this file unless:

• The photographs share an external unique ID with features already stored in Konect eg asset ID

OR

• The photographs have been spatially located ie have coordinates allowing the photo location to be plotted on a map

Three methods for producing the CSV file can be used:

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These instructions describe Method 3.

It is recommended that an appropriate file management structure is established to simplify the described processes. Ensure that a 'Photo' folder is created and all the images to be imported are copied to this location.

Instructions

A.  Export a TAB File from Konect

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7.  Browse to the file management folder established for the import task and 'Save' the table. In this example the file is called "AA_Example.tab" and the folder path is one level below the Photo folder.

B.  Prepare and process MapInfo tables

8.  In MapInfo open the TAB file exported from Konect. In this case "AA_Example.tab"

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12.  Save the table. In this case "Photos_for_Export.tab"

C.  Export a CSV File from MapInfo

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       E.  Make sure that NO Column Titles are exported

       F.  OK

D.  Remove Formatting from the CSV File Using Notepad

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