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The process of moving geographic data or maps from one storage format or software, to another.

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How to avoid map refreshes in print composer?

I am trying to make a report with the QGIS composer. This report contains multiple maps. I don't have any trouble to make it, I just have to lock the maps with a right click to avoid them being ...
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I exported a DXF from QGIS, but it won't open in AutoCAD

I'm new in QGIS and here is my problem: I exported a DXf from QGIS by right-clicking on the layer. Then tried to open in AutoCAD 2000. That did not work. AutoCAD gave a failure-message: Unknown ...
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How to export objects from wikimapia to openstreetmap?

How to export objects (buildings, houses) from wikimapia to openstreetmap? What is the way?
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ExportToJPEG() arcpy script failure

I'm attempting to writing a python script that will automate exporting a set of stock maps to JPEG from their mxd files, and I'm having some strange issues getting there. I've alternatively been ...
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Converting shp to geojson tile layers [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Create Vector Tiles for Polymaps Have a US Shape file with States How can I extract and save z/x/y.json files (similar to ...
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How to divide polygon layer into multiple layers by values in attribute table column in ArcGIS 10.1

I have polygon layer with multiple types of area (forest, grass, and many more), and I´d like to divide this layer into many layers by the area type. I´ve tried Split function but I receive an error ...
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Error when using pgsql2shp

I try to export geographical data from a postgis database to a shapefile with pgsql2shp. Normally this works fine, but now I receive the following error. Preparing table for user query... Done. ...
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How to pan to a specific feature using arcpy?

I am attempting to use python and arcpy to automate the creation of some standardized maps I need to export for feature classes from various projects. I have a set of points and I need to export a ...
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How to clip/export multiple selected vector layers in a map to extent of another raster/vector layer in ArcGIS?

Is there a way to clip/export selected vector layers (more than one) in a map to the extent of another raster/vector layer at a time?? in Arcgis or any other software. I am using Arcgis10. I am ...
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How to export vector features to grid using proxy and WFS protocol?

I am trying to export vector features (current view) as a grid, something like: http://workshops.opengeo.org/geoext/wfs/grid.html so far layer features are not being retrieved.. I got empty grid in ...
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Print Composer Problems with Export as PDF [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: QGIS Crashes when writing to PDF My QGIS crashes during the export of maps to pdf. I already uninstalled and installed QGIS twice. The function worked for several times ...
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Why can't I export XY data to a shapefile?

I have added a table from Access to ArcMap, and then used 'Display XY data' to plot points. When I then try to export the Events to a shapefile I get an error message telling me: "Error exporting ...
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Exporting selected feature to google earth in QGIS?

Does anyone know if there is a plugin for QGIS that will export features to google earth similar to the one for MapInfo? Thanks, Alan
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How to export Symbology from ArcGIS to Microstation or QGIS?

I am using ArcGIS 10.1 and trying to figure out how to export my symbols of elements in ArcGIS to CAD or QGis readable format. Problem is, that I can only export symbology to Style, or export map to ...
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Export each layer in map to a separate image

I have a mxd file with multiple layers I have to export to PNG/JPG. I would like to create a script which turns on layers one at the time before they are exported. So far I have come up with the ...
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Exporting vector to kml with ogr2ogr without extended data

If I convert a shapefile as kml in QGIS, GRASS or ogr2ogr directly, defining the name and/or description field with the -dsco tag, all columns in the attribute table of the input layer are exported to ...
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Export georeferenced image into Google Earth

I have created a georeferenced image as instructed in this fine tutorial: http://qgis.spatialthoughts.com/2012/02/tutorial-georeferencing-topo-sheets.html Now I would like to get this image into ...
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How to export/save a layer composition to GeoTiff?

I want to export/save a QGIS composition of raster/vector layers to a GEOTIFF or ECW raster with high resolution (20 000 * 20 000 Pixel).
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How to export vectors from QGIS to MapInfo?

I am trying to save some vector lines that I made in QGIS (1.8 Lisboa) to a format that can be added to MapInfo Professional 6.0 (ancient version I know..). When I save the vector to a Mapinfo ...
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Export list of Feature classes to CSV

I am successfully using the follow script import arcpy from arcpy import env import os env.workspace = ("WORKSPACE") fcList = arcpy.ListFeatureClasses() print fcList to export feature class names ...
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How to fix Exception: forward transform failed with error: latitude or longitude exceeded limits

Export to vector file failed. Error: Failed to transform a point while drawing a feature of type 'Dingalan_Brgy_Boundary'. Writing stopped. (Exception: forward transform of (5731.78, 29676.2) failed ...
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Why does export to AI rasterize all my vector layers?

I have no raster layers in my map document and no transparencies. Yet the map is rasterized when exported to AI. (Map frame and coordinate grid are vector graphics but everything in the map itself is ...
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Is there a way to access ps.map in python?

i am wondering whether its possible using python interface to load layers and edit them in Print/Cartographic Composer without displaying, and finally export to PDF? something that can be done via ...
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How do I export an attribute table in ArcGIS version 9.3.1 to Excel?

In previous versions I could just export as a .DBF file, open it with Excel and the convert it to an Excel file. However now in this version the .DBF file can no longer be open by Excel. I have also ...
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ArcMap: Not scaling and/or rotating when exporting a map

I am writing a console application using ArcGIS (engine or desktop). I'm trying to rotate and scale a map based on a polygon, and I'm not having any luck at all. With some tinkering, I can usually do ...
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How to identify feature vertices that are part of a donut hole in ArcGIS 10?

I´m exporting the coordinates of polygon vertices to a CSV-File using the "Feature Vertices to Points" and then the "Export feature attributes to ASCII"-tools. Some of these polygons have holes ...
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Trouble exporting from QGIS to Illustrator

I am having trouble getting my files to transfer or export to a vector file. When I open the file in Adobe illustrator there is a lot of information missing. I have tried to "save selection as a ...
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How to export multiple featureclasses to shapefiles?

I have plenty features in a geodatabase. I need to save/export them into shapefiles, because my mate works with Manifold, which is not able to read geodatabases. Any Ideas? Click on every single layer ...
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Added PNG dissapears when I export/print map

Ive added a PNG image of a chart to my map and when i try to export as any image file or print the map the PNG image is not there. Im using arcmap 9.3. in layout view im adding image which ive tried ...
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Using arcpy.mapping.ExportToTIFF() to create dataframe geotiff

Has anyone created a dataframe geotiff using arcpy.mapping.ExportToTIFF() with satisfactory results? My output has poor quality and the georeferencing is significantly off. This example is the ...
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Exporting data from 'collect values' output in ArcGIS model builder

I'm currently playing with model builder. I've added a picture of the model I have at the moment. This model is currently iterating 6 shapefiles, so each of the 'output values' contain 6 figures in a ...
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How can I export ArcScene animation to .mov quicktime file?

ArcGIS 10 documentation says that an animation can be exported to either .avi or .mov (quicktime). I only see the .avi option in my drop-down list? What am I missing. EDIT: Quicktime is installed ...
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Interactive geographic region definitions

Background An organization has regions within a province, but has no list of coordinates that define region boundaries. I would like to draw custom polygon areas on a map using a web-based and ...
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How to export labels to DXF file?

Is it possible to export labels based on Shapefile attributes into a DXF file? I use Quantum gis in Version 1.7.4. I've been reading a CSV file and view it as a Shape Layer. With the help of ...
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Is there a way to export labels in QGIS?

I've used the v2 labeling engine to place some nice looking road labels. Now I'd like to export those labels as a point shapefile for use in another program. Is there any way to accomplish this?
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How do I batch export maps for sub regions of a dataset with qgis?

I have a national level dataset consisting of polygons, polylines, points and rasters. I would like to export a map for every sub region (border defined by a polygon shapefile). Is there a simple way ...
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Error 000204 using “Export Feature Attribute to ASCII” Tool on ArcGIS Server 10

I´m trying to export feature attributes to a CSV-File (on ArcGIS Server) to use them in other applications (using the "Export Feature Attribute to ASCII" Tool). While the tool is working ok in a ...
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How to extract cell values from a raster file with Idrisi Taiga?

I need to convert raster cells into points. I use Idrisi and I need to generate a table containing xy (coordinates) and z (cell value).
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GeoTIFF file creation from .Tiff file

im not sure if this question is suitable for GIS I'm working on a software that displays a map, like this ![enter image description here][1] i also have some export functions which exports the the ...
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How to export a raster layer for external processing?

Is there a way to export all values from a raster to for example a cvs or other textfile or dbf or xls and later import (changed) values from that file back into the raster? For vector-files this is ...
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How do I export from Wikimapia to KML

I'm not a API person but a GIS user and I would like to export points from a category from Wikimapia to KML or any other useful GIS formats. Has anyone developed that? It could be interesting to add ...
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Do the Data Interoperability Tools need a Special Licence?

I am tring to add a function quick export from Data Interoperability Tools to a Model Builder in ArcGIS10.0 but I have an error called Error 000816: the tool is not valid. That is because I need a ...
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How to automatically export multiple maps with quantile symbology?

I am a relatively new ArcGIS user and I have a question about automating a tedious join/symbology classification/export operation. I have a very simple shapefile to which I join a bunch of fields. I ...
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How to pass in a database created on the fly in code to Quick_Export in arcpy?

So I am trying to programmatically use quick_export through the arcpy package in an arcmap tool, and so I referenced the quick_export tool's dialog box that comes up when it is executing for the ...
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Ogr2Ogr exported this boundary 90 degrees incorrectly

I've got some GEOGRAPHY data in my Sql Server 2008. I wish to export it as a shapefile (so I can import it into QGIS) and when I do, it's rotated 90 degrees to the left. Command line C:\>ogr2ogr ...
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Parsing an entire SDE database searching for a field for export

I'm wanting to parse through and entire SDE database (feature dataset, features classes, tables, everything...) searching for a field (compkey) and export the numbers to a txt file.
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What program(s) can I use to edit a boundary?

So i've got some shapefiles imported into my Sql Server 2008 Database. A number of these boundaries need to get 'cleaned up'. As such I need to do the following :- Export them from Sql Server 2008. ...
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Using SearchCursor to access & export values in a raster table

I am desperately trying to export the values in a raster table to a .txt file. I've seen some other folk post about this, but for some reason can't get the code to work in my case. I have a raster, ...
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Highlighting and exporting raster layer based on vector polygon

I am a Quantum GIS beginner. I have a set of adjacent polygons in a vector layer that is overlaid on a raster layer of OS StreetView OpenData. I want to be able to select each of these polygons and ...
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Export from GIS to static html clickable hypermap?

What plugins or tools are available to conveniently export a GIS view to a html clickable hypermap? Since 2005 or so we use a commerial plugin for ArcGIS, We have a working example of the output ...

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