Lat/Long projection issues
Hiking & ActivitiesThe Earth Isn’t Flat (Thank Goodness!), But Our Maps Sure Try to Be: Untangling Lat/Long Projection Problems Latitude and longitude: that familiar grid wrapping our planet, seemingly simple, right? Wrong! While they appear to be a straightforward way to pinpoint any location, the moment we try to flatten that globe onto a map, things get…
ArcGIS Geocode Single Address Python
Hiking & ActivitiesArcGIS Geocode Single Address Python: A More Human Approach Ever tried turning a simple street address into a pinpoint on a map? That’s geocoding in a nutshell, and it’s surprisingly powerful in the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). ArcGIS, the big name in GIS software from Esri, lets you do this magic trick using
Is there any way to make QGIS layout to activate/deactivate certain layers?
Hiking & ActivitiesMaking QGIS Layouts Dance to Your Tune: Taming Layer Visibility QGIS, that trusty open-source Geographic Information System, is a powerhouse for crafting maps that not only inform but also look darn good. Ever wished you could make certain layers pop in your layout while others take a backseat? Maybe you’re dreaming of a map series,
Postgis – wrong ST_Distance with geography points
Hiking & ActivitiesPostGIS: That Pesky ST_Distance and Those Tricky Geography Points PostGIS, bless its heart, is a spatial powerhouse for PostgreSQL. It lets you do all sorts of cool things with geographic data. One of its star players is ST_Distance, which, as you might guess, calculates the distance between two points. But here’s the thing: when you’re
Opening a custom model’s geoprocessor window with ArcObjects
Hiking & ActivitiesCracking Open Custom Geoprocessing Tools with ArcObjects: A Human’s Guide So, you’re diving into the world of ArcGIS Desktop customization, huh? Awesome! ArcObjects is where the real magic happens, letting you bend the software to your will. One of the coolest tricks? Popping open a custom model’s geoprocessor window. This lets users tweak your model’s
How to create a semi-transparent map collar in QGIS composer?
Hiking & ActivitiesLevel Up Your Maps: Creating a Killer Semi-Transparent Map Collar in QGIS Let’s face it, a map isn’t just about the data; it’s about how you present it. Visual hierarchy is key – you want to guide the viewer’s eye, right? That’s where a well-designed map collar comes in. Think of it as the frame