ArcMap to automatically create polygons from shapes that are present in an image raster
Hiking & ActivitiesTurning Raster Images into Polygons in ArcMap: A Human’s Guide So, you’ve got a raster image – maybe it’s a scanned map, some aerial photography, or even classified data – and you need to turn those shapes into polygons. Sounds familiar, right? As GIS folks, we’ve all been there. Converting raster images into vector polygons
Import .dxf with pyqgis
Hiking & ActivitiesWrangling .dxf Files into QGIS with PyQGIS: A Human’s Guide So, you’ve got some .dxf files kicking around and need to get them into QGIS? Been there! It’s a pretty common task, especially when you’re trying to bridge the gap between CAD and GIS. But let’s be honest, it can sometimes feel like you’re trying
Change layer properties
Hiking & ActivitiesLayer Up! A Friendly Guide to Mastering Layer Properties Ever feel like your digital creations are missing that something special? Chances are, you need to get a better handle on layers. Layers are the unsung heroes of image editing, graphic design, video magic, and even mapping software. Think of them as transparent sheets stacked on
QGIS 2.0.1. missing Google Mercator CRS
Hiking & ActivitiesQGIS 2.0.1: Where’d Google Mercator Go? (And How to Get It Back!) So, you’re firing up QGIS 2.0.1, ready to bring in some of that sweet, sweet Google Maps goodness, and… wait, where’s Google Mercator? Don’t panic! You’re not alone. This little head-scratcher has tripped up plenty of folks since the release. The good news
Transforming polygon to linestring in QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesTurning Polygons into Lines in QGIS: A Friendly Guide So, you’re working with maps and spatial data, and you need to turn those filled-in shapes (polygons) into simple lines? It’s a pretty common task in the GIS world. Maybe you want to simplify a map, analyze a network, or just grab the outline of a
Qgis Python console print statements not working
Hiking & ActivitiesQGIS Python Console: Why Aren’t My Print Statements Showing Up? Let’s Fix It. Okay, so you’re diving into the QGIS Python console – awesome! It’s seriously powerful for automating stuff, playing with spatial data, and generally making QGIS do your bidding. But, if you’re like many folks (myself included, at one point!), you might’ve run