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MapInfo TAB format

The MapInfo TAB format is a geospatial vector data format for geographic information systems software. It is developed and regulated by Precisely as a proprietary format.

File components & Overview

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Explore the main themes, entities and connections around MapInfo TAB format. Start with the topic map, then use the sections below for research and deeper semantic analysis.

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Key facts & relationships

High-confidence facts extracted from structured source data. Use them as anchors for further research.

Developed by
Precisely
Type of format
GIS

Topics to explore

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Overview

File components

Advanced semantic analysis

Deeper signals for content research, entity SEO and topical coverage. The plain-language headings explain what each technical view is useful for.

Map overview Semantic statistics

MapInfo TAB format

Nodes15
Edges14
Triples10
Avg. degree1.87
Density0.133333
Components1

How this topic connects Entity context

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MapInfo TAB format

Top relations

Developed by · 1
MapInfo TAB format → Precisely
Filename extension · 1
MapInfo TAB format → .mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace} .tab
Type of format · 1
MapInfo TAB format → GIS
is a · 1
MapInfo TAB format → geospatial vector data format for geographic information systems software

Important terminology Word statistics

Use these terms to understand the vocabulary surrounding the topic, not as a checklist for keyword stuffing.

Important terminology

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Entity relationships Subject–Predicate–Object triples

SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
MapInfo TAB formatDeveloped byPrecisely1.00infobox
MapInfo TAB formatFilename extension.mw-parser-output .monospaced{font-family:monospace,monospace} .tab1.00infobox
MapInfo TAB formatType of formatGIS1.00infobox
MapInfo TAB formatis ageospatial vector data format for geographic information systems software0.90text
a power failure while editing is in progressinstance ofIn certain situations0.80text
the temporary files may not be deletedinstance ofIn certain situations0.80text
the changes will be lostinstance ofIn certain situations0.80text
Oracle Locator or Spatialinstance ofTDA Temporary database file.TIN Temporary index file.TMA Temporary Map FileWhen using a database table0.80text
if the data is downloaded to the local machineinstance ofTDA Temporary database file.TIN Temporary index file.TMA Temporary Map FileWhen using a database table0.80text
the temporary file name extensions areinstance ofTDA Temporary database file.TIN Temporary index file.TMA Temporary Map FileWhen using a database table0.80text

Related concept clusters Concept neighborhoods

These clusters group vocabulary that occurs around closely connected concepts in the source material.

    Connections between topic areas Semantic bridges

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