How to remove underscore from filename in directory using modelbuilder
Hiking & ActivitiesDitching the Underscore: A ModelBuilder Trick for Tidy Filenames Let’s face it: messy filenames can be a real headache, especially when you’re juggling tons of GIS data. Underscores, while sometimes necessary, can clutter things up. Ever wished you could just wave a magic wand and get rid of them all in one go? Well, with
Calculating the Area by Square Feet with Geopandas
Hiking & ActivitiesFiguring Out Area in Square Feet with GeoPandas: No Sweat! Ever needed to know the exact size of a piece of land? Maybe you’re eyeing a new property, or perhaps you’re mapping out the green spaces in your city. Whatever the reason, calculating area is a big deal in fields like real estate, urban planning,
Raster Calculator in Model Builder
Hiking & ActivitiesUnleashing the Power of Raster Calculator within Model Builder (The Human Touch) So, you’re diving into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), huh? Then you’ve probably bumped into the Raster Calculator. It’s basically your go-to tool for crunching numbers on map data, pixel by pixel. But here’s where it gets really cool: when you
Curved lines turn to straight lines after sDNA preparation
Hiking & ActivitiesCurves Gone Straight: Decoding sDNA’s Network Prep Quirks Ever wrestled with spatial network analysis and watched your carefully drawn curves morph into rigid straight lines? If you’re using Spatial Design Network Analysis (sDNA), you’re not alone. Architects and planners importing data from CAD programs like AutoCAD often hit this snag. It’s a classic case of
QGIS 3: Changing the datasource of a layer?
Hiking & ActivitiesOkay, here’s the rewritten blog post, aiming for a more human and conversational tone: QGIS 3: Swapping Out Your Layer’s Data Source – Easier Than You Think! So, you’re using QGIS, which is awesome. But what happens when your data moves, gets a new name, or you’ve got a shiny new updated version to play
Clustering points/polygons based on proximity (within specifed distance) using QGIS?
Hiking & ActivitiesClustering Geometries by Proximity in QGIS: A Down-to-Earth Guide Ever wondered how to group things on a map based on how close they are to each other? That’s proximity-based clustering in a nutshell, and it’s a seriously useful trick in the world of geospatial analysis. Whether you’re trying to figure out where all the coffee