How do I import data into WinMax?
WinMax can import field data from dBASE files that are in its standard import format. Choose File | Import Data and select the appropriate import command. Tip: Some GIS programs store field data in WinMax’s standard format or are capable of exporting field data in the standard format. If you are using a GIS program to lay out fields, consult the GIS program’s documentation to determine if it can save or export data in WinMax’s standard dBASE format. Note: WinMax’s standard dBASE import format is documented in file ImportDbfSpec.doc. For an example of a standard dBASE field data import file, see file ImportExample_IN.dbf. Both of these files are installed with WinMax. • How do I use my field data for next year’s records? Select the File | Extract Project command and be sure to check the Current Data (Advance Year) box under Data To Exclude. When this box is checked, WinMax advances the year in the new project file it creates and excludes any data that’s specific to the current project’s
