Checking whether lat/long is in sea using Google Maps API?
Hiking & ActivitiesOcean or Land? Cracking the Code with Google Maps API Ever wondered if that random latitude and longitude you stumbled upon is floating in the middle of the ocean or sitting pretty on dry land? It’s a surprisingly common question, popping up in everything from tracking ships to double-checking geographical data. Now, Google Maps API
Open popup link in same window
Hiking & ActivitiesDitching the Popup: Opening Links the User-Friendly Way Pop-up windows. Remember those? They’ve been around for ages, initially meant to be helpful little windows for extra info. But let’s be honest, they quickly became the internet’s most annoying advertising tool. Thankfully, browsers wised up and started blocking them like crazy. Still, popups can be useful
Changing name output with ModelBuilder Iterator?
Hiking & ActivitiesTaming the Output Beast: Customizing Names with ModelBuilder Iterators Okay, so you’re diving into the world of ArcGIS ModelBuilder, trying to automate some serious geoprocessing tasks. Smart move! ModelBuilder is a total game-changer. And iterators? They’re the secret sauce for repeating processes across tons of datasets. But here’s where things can get a little hairy:
Overlaying shapefile layers in R
Hiking & ActivitiesOverlaying Shapefile Layers in R: A Human’s Guide to Spatial Harmony Ever felt like you’re drowning in spatial data? Like you’ve got maps coming out of your ears, but they just won’t talk to each other? I’ve been there. Geospatial analysis is all about bringing different data sources together, and often, those sources are shapefiles.
How to change the font size and color of a certain part of label in ArcGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesLevel Up Your ArcGIS Maps: Taming Labels with Font Size and Color Tricks ArcGIS is fantastic for mapmaking, right? But let’s be honest, sometimes those default labels just don’t cut it. They can be bland, hard to read, or just plain distracting. The good news is, you can take control and make your labels pop!
Alternative cartographic software programs?
Hiking & ActivitiesDitch the Usual Suspect: Cool Cartography Software You Might Not Know Okay, so ArcGIS is the big name in town when it comes to maps and GIS. Everyone knows it. But let’s be real, it’s not the only game in town. There’s a whole world of other cartography software out there, and some of them