Export Data from the Voter Database for a GIS System
This topic explains how to extract voter demographic and street address
data into a file that can then be read by a GIS system supported by the
Generic GIS Interface.
The export operation described in this topic should be performed on
the live production database. Nothing in this operation alters the database
contents; it simply copies data to a file.
To export a text file for geocoding by your GIS system:
- In Voter Focus, go to VOTER FOCUS ADMIN > System
Options > Street Maintenance and verify that the setting for
Street Maintenance Method is Generic GIS Interface.
- Go to
STREETS & PRECINCTS > Street Utilities
> Export/Import Data via Generic GIS Interface.
- On the
Generic GIS Interface dialog,
click Create File of Voters for GeoCoding.
- On the Windows Save As
dialog, specify a name and network location for the export file. Leave
the file extension blank or enter TXT.
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Click Save. When the file
is created, you will see the message Completed
at the bottom of the Generic GIS
Interface dialog along with the number of voter records included
in the file.
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Click Close.
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Consult with your GIS system representative for instructions
on importing this information into the GIS system.