How to add Lat/long columns to a point layer which is not in WGS84?
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding Lat/Long: Adding Coordinates to Your Point Data (Even When It’s Messy) Ever wrestled with geospatial data that just refuses to play nice? You’re not alone. One of the most common headaches is dealing with point layers that aren’t in the standard WGS84 coordinate system—the one your GPS uses. It’s like trying to fit a
Display coordinates for a specific projection in ArcMap?
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding Coordinates in ArcMap: A User-Friendly Guide Ever felt like your maps in ArcMap are speaking a different language? A big part of that is understanding coordinate systems and projections. It’s like the grammar and vocabulary of spatial data. Get it wrong, and your map can end up looking like a jumbled mess. So, let’s
Multi Criteria Evaluation implemented via a website
Hiking & ActivitiesMulti-Criteria Evaluation: Making Tough Choices Easier with Websites Let’s face it, life’s complicated. Decisions, whether you’re running a business, shaping government policy, or just trying to figure out where to go for dinner, rarely boil down to a simple “yes” or “no.” We’re constantly juggling different factors, often pulling us in opposite directions. That’s where
Modifying layer palette in QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesDiving Deep into QGIS: Mastering Layer Palettes for Killer Maps So, you’re using QGIS, huh? Awesome! It’s a powerhouse for visualizing spatial data, and one of the coolest things you can do is tweak those layer palettes. Think of it as giving your maps a serious makeover. Forget boring, default colors – we’re going to
Data conversion between Shapefile and Geopackage: does it affect accuracy of data?
Hiking & ActivitiesShapefile to GeoPackage: Will Your Data Survive the Trip? So, you’re juggling spatial data, huh? In the GIS world, it always comes down to formats, doesn’t it? Shapefiles and GeoPackages are two of the big names, both designed to hold your precious geographic info. But they’re built very differently. This leads to a pretty important
Explain attribute selection for arcpy.SpatialJoin_analysis
Hiking & ActivitiesTaming the Attribute Beast: Getting the Most Out of Spatial Joins in ArcGIS Pro So, you’re diving into spatial analysis with ArcGIS Pro, huh? Awesome! The Spatial Join tool is like a Swiss Army knife – incredibly versatile for merging data based on location. Think of it as a way to magically sprinkle information from