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Let the data find its match.
X-Translator automatically discovers corresponding attributes between source and target models, so you spend less time mapping them manually.
Auto Mapping
Translate Spatial Data Without Limits
The translation workflow
From engineering datato GIS-ready data.
Different tools. Different formats. One translation workflow.
01 / Source
Start withwhat you have.
Engineering data already lives in your existing systems.
Smallworld
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X-Translator
Built around the work you actually do.
Powerful tools for mapping, translating and reusing GIS data — without repeating the same work every time.
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Map once. Reuse the workflow.
Reuse mapping configurations across recurring translation workflows, so you don't have to rebuild the same mapping every time.
Transfer Profiles
Flexible Mapping
Map data your way.
Build mappings the way your workflow requires — from flexible value matching and fixed values to reusable configurations and rules.
Comparison
Same purpose. A new foundation.
The classic edition runs inside Smallworld GIS. The new X-Translator runs on its own.
ClassicRequires Smallworld
Smallworld X-Translator
An add-on inside Smallworld GIS
New · StandaloneNo Smallworld required
X-Translator
An independent desktop app
| Topic | Smallworld X-Translator | New X-Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Inside a running Smallworld server | On its own, as a desktop app |
| Installation | Added to Smallworld by an administrator | Standalone desktop installation — installer or portable version |
| Interface | Smallworld SWAF screens | Modern app with themes and guided steps |
| Engine | Smallworld Magik, with gas, water and NIS add-ons | Python (GeoPandas) plus a dedicated CAD service |
| Formats | Smallworld in and out, with its full feature set | Data exchange between supported GIS, CAD, file and spatial database formats. |
| Smallworld access | Native, from inside Smallworld | Smallworld integration via a dedicated server connector. |
| Mapping | Proven, model-aware mappings and existing configurations | Auto Map, value mappings and reusable profiles |
| Updating data | Connect, Connect-ID and Connect Matching | Connect-ID update keys |
| Sign-in | Smallworld authorisation groups | SEPM account — users and subscriptions in SEPM USA |
| Maturity | Mature and proven in production | New standalone product, actively developed and extended. |
- Where it runs
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Inside a running Smallworld server
- New X-Translator
- On its own, as a desktop app
- Installation
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Added to Smallworld by an administrator
- New X-Translator
- Standalone desktop installation — installer or portable version
- Interface
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Smallworld SWAF screens
- New X-Translator
- Modern app with themes and guided steps
- Engine
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Smallworld Magik, with gas, water and NIS add-ons
- New X-Translator
- Python (GeoPandas) plus a dedicated CAD service
- Formats
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Smallworld in and out, with its full feature set
- New X-Translator
- Data exchange between supported GIS, CAD, file and spatial database formats.
- Smallworld access
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Native, from inside Smallworld
- New X-Translator
- Smallworld integration via a dedicated server connector.
- Mapping
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Proven, model-aware mappings and existing configurations
- New X-Translator
- Auto Map, value mappings and reusable profiles
- Updating data
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Connect, Connect-ID and Connect Matching
- New X-Translator
- Connect-ID update keys
- Sign-in
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Smallworld authorisation groups
- New X-Translator
- SEPM account — users and subscriptions in SEPM USA
- Maturity
- Smallworld X-Translator
- Mature and proven in production
- New X-Translator
- New standalone product, actively developed and extended.
Which one fits you?
Stay with Smallworld X-Translator if you…
- already run Smallworld GIS
- rely on existing configurations or industry add-ons
- need Connect Matching inside Smallworld
Choose the new X-Translator if you…
- don't use Smallworld, or want to work without it
- move data between many formats, including CAD
- want a quick install and a modern interface
Using the Smallworld edition today? We'll help you choose — or run both.
Talk to SEPMNeed help with X-Translator?
Raise a support ticket and the SEPM team will pick it up.
Downloads
Download the latest SEPM X-Translator releases, documentation and related components.
Demos
Recorded walkthroughs of X-Translator capabilities — play a video below. For interactive product tours and mapping previews, use the features section. For a live session tailored to your data, contact SEPM.
Fixed Mapping
See how to set a target value once and apply it consistently whenever the mapping runs — with narration in the walkthrough.
Value Mapping
See how to translate source values into what your target model expects — pair by pair — with narration in the walkthrough.
Mapping feature tour
Interactive previews for value mapping, fixed mapping, Connect-ID, logging, and more. Simple Transfer includes a guided Supademo when available.
Explore mapping features
Documentation
Guides for the features you use every day
Short overviews of core X-Translator topics — open the full guide when you need step-by-step detail, configuration notes, or examples.
- Read the guide(opens in a new tab)
Getting started
Install the desktop app, connect to mySEPM, and run your first source-to-target transfer with confidence.
- Read the guide(opens in a new tab)
Mapping & transformation
Auto Mapping suggestions, value and fixed mapping, and how model-aware attribute pairs are built and refined.
- Read the guide(opens in a new tab)
Transfer profiles
Save mapping setups once and reuse them across recurring jobs — profiles, import/export, and sharing between teams.
- Read the guide(opens in a new tab)
Connect-ID & updates
Match existing target rows on update keys instead of always inserting — Connect-ID rules in the standalone app (Connect Matching remains in the Smallworld edition).
- Read the guide(opens in a new tab)
Logging & transfer history
Flexible Logger verbosity levels, live log streaming, and reviewing what ran, when, and with which outcome.
- Read the guide(opens in a new tab)
Supported formats
Smallworld, CAD, PostGIS, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, and industry interfaces — what each edition supports today.
Installation, licensing, release notes, and advanced configuration live in the complete X-Translator documentation hub.
Browse full documentation(opens in a new tab)