Geospatial file types are also referred to as GIS files.

Method 1 - Using the Map Imports/Exports dialog

1. Open the Map Imports/Exports dialog by selecting one of the following:
   1. File > Export > Geospatial File Types > Map Import/Export Dialog
   2. Map workflow > Home tab > Primary ribbon group
2. On the Exports tab, right-click the Exports folder and select New Export. A new export process is added.
3. Right click on the export process and select the apporpriate GIS file type.
4. In the Create dialog, select the output folder and enter a file name. Click Save.
5. In the export process select the feature(s), define the spatial extents, Where clause if applicable, and select the properties to export.
6. Right-click on the export process and select Export.

Method 2 - Using Export File Data

1. Select File > Export > Geospatial File Types
2. Select the GIS file type (*.SHP, *.MIF, *.TAB, *.CSV, *.GML or Esri FGDB) or Directory if applicable.
3. In the Create dialog, select the output folder and enter a file name. Click Save. In the Add Directory dialog, select the folder to create the GIS files in, click Select Directory and OK. The Map Imports/Exports dialog opens. and the selected files or folder are added to a new export process.
4. Select the features, properties and spatial extents to export.
5. Right-click on the export process and select export.