[gdal-dev] ogr2ogr .SHP to .KML conversion problem

[Greg Coats]

Use gdal_translate --version

Since you told me that you are using GDAL version 1.5.0 from December 2007, I suggest that you upgrade to GDAL 1.7.0 from January 2010. Greg

On Feb 2, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Mattias Carlsson wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I am trying to learn how to use ogr2ogr to convert a shapefile to kml, but fail to do so and cannot understand whether I am at all on the right track or completely lost (very much beginner in GIS). I would like to convert either, or all, of the files on <http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/LandandDevelopment/DDC/GasElectricNW/undergroundcables/shape/> to .kml and try using
> 
> >ogr2ogr -f "KML" LINE.kml LINE.shp
> 
> but get a buffer overflow (I can send a backtrace if this would help):
> 
> >*** buffer overflow detected ***: ogr2ogr terminated
> 
> (btw, I am using Ubuntu 9.10)
> 
> Apologies if this is the wrong forum or totally basic, but after many frustrations I am getting desperate and, please, please, guide me in the right direction...
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> \Mattias
> 
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