QuickMapServices not showing basemap for my location – QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesQuickMapServices Playing Hide-and-Seek with Your Basemap in QGIS? Let’s Fix That! So, you’re working in QGIS, ready to roll, and you fire up QuickMapServices (QMS) to get that essential basemap underneath your data. But… nothing. Just a blank canvas where a map should be. Frustrating, right? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us.
Flood Analysis in QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesFlood Analysis with QGIS: A Down-to-Earth Guide Flooding. Just the word conjures images of devastation, doesn’t it? It’s one of the most destructive natural disasters out there, costing billions and, tragically, claiming lives. And with climate change throwing fuel on the fire, these extreme weather events are only getting worse. That’s why having solid flood
Plotting points using AusMap plugin QGIS v3?
Hiking & ActivitiesPlotting Points with the AusMap Plugin in QGIS v3: A Down-to-Earth Guide Okay, so you’re an Aussie GIS enthusiast, right? Then you need to know about the AusMap plugin for QGIS (version 3.18 and up). Seriously, it’s a game-changer. Think of it as your express lane to a ton of free, publicly available Aussie geographic
Scholarly articles that compare and contrast different thematic map types or discusses what thematic map types are better in certain situations?
Hiking & ActivitiesAlright, let’s talk thematic maps – those visual storytellers that go way beyond your standard road map. Instead of just showing you where things are, they reveal hidden patterns and trends by painting data onto a geographical canvas. Think of it like turning spreadsheets into vibrant pictures! But here’s the thing: with so many different
Compare two raster extents in QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesComparing Raster Extents in QGIS: A Down-to-Earth Guide So, you’re diving into the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), huh? Excellent choice! One of the first things you’ll bump into is raster data – think of it as a grid of pixels, each holding a piece of the puzzle about the Earth’s surface. Now, comparing
Why are Shapefiles limited to 2GB in size?
Hiking & ActivitiesShapefiles and That Pesky 2GB Limit: A Real-World Headache Shapefiles. If you’ve worked with GIS for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly encountered them. They’re like the workhorse of spatial data, a format that’s been around seemingly forever. Esri cooked them up way back in the early 90s, aiming for a simple way to share