1

Is it possible to use QGIS like Google Earth?

I need to draw simple shapes on territorial maps. I would like to do that without using multiple files for each part of the Earth.

I use QGIS 1.8, but I can upload to the lastest version if necessary

1 Answer 1

2

You can use the Openlayers plugin (http://hub.qgis.org/projects/openlayers/wiki) which introduces OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, and Yahoo Maps as basemaps. See these blogs and youtube videos (http://www.digital-geography.com/qgis-plugins-openlayers/#.VEP5-cnYff0; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N3h4KQW_XQ) for information. Or you can use ESRI's basemapping, as explained in this blog (http://ieqgis.wordpress.com/2014/08/09/adding-esris-online-world-imagery-dataset-to-qgis/). I would strongly recommend you look at the QGIS User Guide for information on Openlayers and digitising. You should use the latest stable version of QGIS.

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.