Posted on December 30, 2022 (Updated on July 20, 2025)
Clipper tool problem in QGIS when it was used to clip JPEG
Hiking & ActivitiesClipping JPEGs in QGIS: When Things Go Wrong (and How to Fix Them) Okay, so you’re trying to clip a JPEG in QGIS, huh? The Clipper tool is usually a lifesaver, letting you carve out exactly the bit of spatial data you need. But sometimes, JPEGs… well, they throw a wrench in the works. You’re
Posted on December 30, 2022 (Updated on July 20, 2025)
Creating Indexes Within View and Speeding up Spatial Queries Over View?
Hiking & ActivitiesSpeed Up Spatial Queries: Views, Indexes, and a Little Database Magic Spatial databases are no longer a niche thing. They’re everywhere, quietly powering everything from your navigation apps to how cities plan their growth. And as we drown in ever-larger, more intricate spatial datasets, making those queries run fast becomes absolutely critical. So, can you
Posted on December 30, 2022 (Updated on July 20, 2025)
Group Layer On/Off Behaviour
Hiking & ActivitiesCracking the Code: Mastering Group Layer On/Off Behavior (Without Losing Your Mind) Group layers. We’ve all been there, wrestling with them in GIS, graphic design, video editing – you name it. They’re supposed to make life easier, right? Help us organize the chaos of complex projects? Well, they can, if you understand how their on/off
Posted on December 30, 2022 (Updated on July 20, 2025)
Getting incorrect northing/easting in proj4 from converting Lat/long to NAD83 Maine West 1802
Hiking & ActivitiesCoordinate Conversions Got You Down? Cracking the Case of NAD83 Maine West Ever felt like you’re wrestling with coordinates, trying to get them to line up, but they just won’t cooperate? I’ve been there. One particularly head-scratching scenario I’ve run into – and I know many others have too – is when converting latitude and
Posted on December 30, 2022 (Updated on July 20, 2025)
Multiple ring buffer on point-shape error
Hiking & ActivitiesMultiple Ring Buffer on Point-Shape Error: Getting Close (But Not Too Close!) Ever wondered how city planners figure out the best spot for a new park, or how environmental scientists map the impact of a potential pollution source? Chances are, they’re using something called buffer analysis. And one of the coolest tricks in that toolbox
Posted on December 30, 2022 (Updated on July 20, 2025)
How to calculate length of feature in MapInfo
Hiking & ActivitiesFiguring Out Feature Length in MapInfo: A Plain-English Guide Okay, GIS folks and mapping buffs, let’s talk about something fundamental: measuring the length of stuff in MapInfo. Whether it’s a tiny line or a whole bunch of features, getting accurate lengths is key. MapInfo Pro gives you a few ways to do this, so you