Publishing map services in GeoServer like ArcGIS for Server does?
Hiking & ActivitiesGeoServer: Your Open-Source Map-Publishing Powerhouse (Think ArcGIS Server, but Free!) So, you need to get your geospatial data onto the web? You’re probably weighing your options, and ArcGIS Server likely popped into your head. It’s the big name, sure, but what if I told you there’s a seriously capable open-source alternative? Enter GeoServer. It’s like
Line style with alternating dots and long dashes
Hiking & ActivitiesCracking the Code of Lines: When Dots and Dashes Do the Talking Lines. We see them every day, but have you ever stopped to think about how much they can actually say? Sure, a solid line is straightforward, but what about those lines made up of alternating dots and long dashes? That’s where things get
Can SqlWorkspaceFactory connection files be created with ArcGIS Desktop?
Hiking & ActivitiesCan You Really Connect to SQL Databases with ArcGIS Desktop? Absolutely! Ever wonder if you could tap directly into your SQL databases with ArcGIS Desktop? The answer’s a resounding yes! You can create what are essentially “doorways” – SqlWorkspaceFactory connection files – that let ArcGIS Desktop talk directly to your databases. This means you can
Points to polyline for ArcScene 3D?
Hiking & ActivitiesPoints to Polyline for ArcScene 3D: Bringing Your Data to Life ArcScene, part of the ArcGIS Desktop family (though heads up, it’s migrating to ArcGIS Pro – ArcGIS Desktop is sunsetting March 1, 2026!), is all about diving into 3D visualization and analysis. Forget those flat, 2D maps for a minute. Seeing your data pop
Exporting SQL Server .bak files to a shapefile?
Hiking & ActivitiesTurning SQL Server Backups into Shapefiles: A Human’s Guide So, you’ve got a SQL Server database backup (.bak file) chock-full of spatial data, and you need to get it into a shapefile? I get it. We’ve all been there. It’s like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, but trust me, it
Downscale FDAL data using NOAA NDVI
Hiking & ActivitiesUnlocking Hidden Details: Making Your Data Sharper with NDVI and FDAL Ever feel like your environmental data is a bit… blurry? Like you’re looking at the big picture, but missing crucial details? I get it. That’s where the clever combo of NOAA’s NDVI and what I’m calling Flight Data Analysis Level (FDAL) data comes in.