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This creates 3D breakline .mif/.mid files of the TUFLOW HX lines that can be used to ensure the 2D HX cells are set to the exact elevations along the HX lines by using the below command in the .tgc file.:<br>
<tt>Read GIS Z Line THICK == mi\2d_hx_lines_draped.12da.mif </tt><br>
 
=Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)=
==Why are the SHP or MIF files created by the 12da_to_from_GIS utility empty?==
The default output from 12D (v10 or later) is written out in UTF-16 code, which is not compatible with the utility and will result in empty shp or mif outputs. <br>
In 12D, when you export the TIN as a .12da file, make sure to select the "[Ansi format]"<br>
[[File:12da_TIN_export_screenshot.JPG|500px]] <br>
This change will be highlighted at the bottom of the Write 12da pop up box. See figure below. <br>
[[File:12da_TIN_export_screenshot_ANSI_Format_set.JPG|500px]] <br><br>
 
An existing .12d file can also be converted to ANSI encoding in Notepad++, under the Encoding menu: <br>
[[File:Convert ANSI.jpg|500px]]
 
 
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