What does “foo” stand for in this PostGIS command?
Hiking & Activities“Foo” in PostGIS: What’s That All About? So, you’re diving into PostGIS and keep seeing this weird “foo” thing pop up in the commands? Don’t sweat it; you’re not alone. It’s one of those programmer quirks that can leave you scratching your head if you’re not in the know. Basically, “foo” is just a placeholder.
ArcGIS Pro Unique Values with Domains Does not Display Correct Number of Classes
Hiking & ActivitiesArcGIS Pro: Why Aren’t All My Unique Values Showing Up? Let’s Fix It. ArcGIS Pro is fantastic for making maps, but sometimes things go sideways, right? One really common head-scratcher is when you’re trying to symbolize your data using unique values – especially when domains are involved – and suddenly, not all your classes are
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