How to calculate length of feature in MapInfo
Hiking & ActivitiesFiguring Out Feature Length in MapInfo: A Plain-English Guide Okay, GIS folks and mapping buffs, let’s talk about something fundamental: measuring the length of stuff in MapInfo. Whether it’s a tiny line or a whole bunch of features, getting accurate lengths is key. MapInfo Pro gives you a few ways to do this, so you
Accurately interpolating elevation from contour lines in QGIS?
Hiking & ActivitiesAccurately Interpolating Elevation from Contour Lines in QGIS: Ditch the Flat Map! So, you’ve got a topographic map with contour lines, right? Great! But what if you need a continuous elevation surface – a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) – for some serious GIS analysis? That’s where interpolation comes in. QGIS is packed with tools to
Which GIS Software is Right for small manufacturing trends analysis?
Hiking & ActivitiesGIS: Your Secret Weapon for Spotting Trends in Small Manufacturing Let’s face it, the manufacturing world moves fast. Really fast. And for small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs), keeping up can feel like trying to catch a greased pig. But what if I told you there’s a tool that can give you a serious edge? Enter
Geotagging of batched photos with large size
Hiking & ActivitiesGeotagging Your Photo Mountain: A Human’s Guide to Location, Location, Location! Ever scrolled through thousands of photos and thought, “Where was that amazing sunset?” That’s where geotagging comes in – it’s like giving your photos a digital breadcrumb trail, linking them to the exact spot on Earth where you snapped them. And when you’re dealing
OpenStreetMaps offline tile packs
Hiking & ActivitiesOpenStreetMap Offline Tile Packs: Your Guide to Maps When You’re Off the Grid We live in a world obsessed with being online, right? So, we often take things like readily available maps on our phones for granted. But let’s face it, what happens when you’re miles from civilization, your signal drops, or you’re just trying
Where can I download ISO 3166-2 data?
Hiking & ActivitiesDecoding the World: Where to Snag ISO 3166-2 Data Without Breaking the Bank Ever needed to pinpoint a specific region within a country for a project? Maybe you’re building a mapping app, crunching data, or just trying to get your head around global demographics. That’s where ISO 3166-2 codes come in handy. They’re like a