How to add the Python Help and Syntax Box to ArcGIS Pro?
Hiking & ActivitiesPython and ArcGIS Pro: Getting Friendly with Help and Syntax ArcGIS Pro? It’s a powerhouse for GIS pros, no doubt. And a big part of its muscle comes from its Python integration. You can automate tasks, build custom tools – the works. But let’s face it, wrestling with code can be a pain, especially when
How to create a plugin GUI for QGIS 2.8.2?
Hiking & ActivitiesSo, You Want to Build a QGIS Plugin GUI? Let’s Do This. QGIS. It’s the open-source GIS powerhouse that many of us rely on. But what really makes QGIS sing is its plugin capability. Want to bend it to your will, to solve your specific mapping headaches? That’s where plugins come in. And a good
Geodata from Website JSON direct in GIS software
Hiking & ActivitiesGetting Website Geodata Straight into Your GIS – No More Fuss! Ever felt like wrestling with data just to get it into your GIS software? I know I have! Thankfully, pulling geodata from websites directly into your Geographic Information System (GIS) has become a whole lot easier. The secret? Embracing open standards like GeoJSON. This
How to measure distance along a line from a specific point
Hiking & ActivitiesMeasuring Distance Along a Line: Not as Straightforward as You Think! Ever needed to figure out how far something is along a line, starting from a particular spot? It sounds simple, right? But trust me, whether you’re crunching numbers in geometry, mapping out routes with GIS, or just trying to figure out how much cable
Open street map api working for one city but not another
Hiking & ActivitiesOpenStreetMap API: Why It Works Like a Charm in One City, But Ghosts You in Another Ever tried using the OpenStreetMap (OSM) API, only to find it works perfectly for, say, London, but throws a tantrum when you try it for, I don’t know, Little Rock? Yeah, it’s a head-scratcher. OSM, bless its collaborative heart,
How to modify raster pixel inside a polygon?
Hiking & ActivitiesPainting Inside the Lines: How to Tweak Raster Pixels Within a Polygon Ever looked at a map and thought, “Hmm, I wish I could change that little bit right there”? Well, if you’re working with raster data, you often can. Raster data, think of it as a digital painting made of tiny squares (pixels), is