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📦 SHAPEFILE_ENCODING - Easily Fix Shapefile Encoding Issues

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to SHAPEFILE_ENCODING! This tool helps you handle shapefiles that use the Shift JIS character encoding, common in shapefiles from Japanese government agencies. Using our easy scripts, you can ensure that your GIS software reads these shapefiles correctly.

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📋 What You Need

To use SHAPEFILE_ENCODING, you will need:

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Bash: Available by default on macOS and Linux. For Windows, install Git Bash or use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).
• PowerShell: Pre-installed on Windows 10 and later.
• A GIS Software: Such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

🛠️ Features

• Bash and PowerShell Scripts: Choose the script that fits your system.
• Automatic Integration: Add code page files to shapefiles seamlessly.
• User-Friendly: Designed for users with any level of technical expertise.

📥 Download & Install

To get started, visit this page to download: SHAPEFILE_ENCODING Releases.

1. Click the link above to go to the Releases page.
2. Look for the latest version.
3. Select the appropriate script for your operating system.
4. Download the file to your computer.

🔍 How to Run the Script

After downloading the script, follow these steps to run it:

For Bash Users

1. Open your terminal.
2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the script. Use the command:

   cd /path/to/downloaded/script
   

3. Make the script executable by typing:

   chmod +x your_script.sh
   

4. Run the script with the command:

   ./your_script.sh /path/to/shapefile.shp
   

For PowerShell Users

1. Open PowerShell.
2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the script. Use the command:

   cd "C:\path\to\downloaded\script"
   

3. Run the script by typing:

   .\your_script.ps1 -ShapefilePath "C:\path\to\shapefile.shp"
   

📐 Example Usage

Bash Example

./add-cpg.sh /path/to/your/shapefile.shp

This command processes your shapefile and fixes the encoding issue.

PowerShell Example

.\add-cpg.ps1 -ShapefilePath "C:\path\to\your\shapefile.shp"

This command does the same for PowerShell.

❓ FAQs

What is a shapefile?

A shapefile is a popular geospatial vector data format used in GIS software.

Why do I need this tool?

Shapefiles from Japanese sources often use the Shift JIS encoding, which can lead to garbled text in GIS applications. This tool helps prevent that.

What if I encounter an error?

If you run into issues, check the common troubleshooting steps in our GitHub Issues page. You can also reach out to the community for help.

🔗 Helpful Links

• GitHub Repository
• GIS Software Resources
• Community Forums

🗒️ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use and modify it as needed.

🔙 Back to Download

Don’t forget to visit this page to download: SHAPEFILE_ENCODING Releases.

Start fixing your shapefiles today with SHAPEFILE_ENCODING!