Batch convert tab files to shapefiles
Hiking & ActivitiesWrangling TAB Files into Shapefiles: A No-Sweat Guide Let’s face it: if you’re working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), you’re going to run into the occasional file format face-off. MapInfo TAB files and Esri Shapefiles? They’re like the Coke and Pepsi of the geospatial world – both popular, but definitely different. Sometimes, you just need
Understand way field (type geometry) in planet_osm_polygon
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding the way Field in planet_osm_polygon: Let’s Get Spatial! So, you’re diving into OpenStreetMap data, huh? Excellent choice! The planet_osm_polygon table is where a ton of the action happens, holding the shapes of everything from buildings to lakes. And right at the heart of it all is the way field. Think of it as the
Adding vector layer feature from REST API URL (HTTPS) in QGIS
Hiking & ActivitiesAdding Vector Layer Features from a REST API URL (HTTPS) in QGIS Okay, so you’re diving into the world of GIS and QGIS, huh? Awesome choice! QGIS is like the Swiss Army knife for spatial data, and one of its coolest tricks is grabbing data straight from the web using REST APIs. Think of it
How to upgrade QGIS Capiapo to Lisboa?
Hiking & ActivitiesLevel Up Your GIS Game: Ditching Copiapó for Lisboa in QGIS Okay, QGIS users, listen up! Sticking with outdated software is like trying to drive a horse and buggy on the Autobahn – you’re just not gonna keep up. If you’re rocking the old QGIS Copiapó (that’s version 1.6 for those not in the know),
Leaflet CRS.Simple or CRS.EPSG3857 conversion Problem
Hiking & ActivitiesLeaflet Coordinate Systems: Untangling CRS.Simple and EPSG:3857 So, you’re diving into Leaflet, the awesome JavaScript library for whipping up interactive maps? Fantastic! But sooner or later, you’re going to bump into Coordinate Reference Systems (CRSs). Trust me, understanding these things is key, especially when you’re venturing beyond standard map scenarios. CRS.Simple and CRS.EPSG3857? They’re often
How to get a total amount of cells per classification type in a raster in ArcGIS 10.1?
Hiking & ActivitiesDigging into Rasters: Getting a Cell Count Breakdown in ArcGIS 10.1 So, you’ve got yourself a classified raster, huh? Think of it like a digital map where each color (or number) represents something different – maybe land cover, like forests, fields, or urban areas. Now, wouldn’t it be cool to know exactly how much of