Question
Shapefile fieldnames - ALWAYS UPPERCASE?
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Hi just wondering if you can write shapefiles with mixed case fieldnames? I understand the issue probably lies with the underlying DBF structure, but the shapefile reader acknowledges the case just not the shapefile writer. Am I missing something or is there a way to stop all fieldnames being UPPERCASE?
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When adding SHP writer on your workspace, open Parameters dialog box and uncheck "Use Upper Case" check box.
To add to the excellent answers below: Just be aware that some software packages might have problems with mixed case Shape files.
David