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importing coordinates via a csv file does not work

I tried to manually add point data via a CSV file to an empty project in QGIS 1.8.0. The points do show up all right with the correct coordinates, but already the scale is not correct (using the ...
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1answer
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CSV and GDAL 1.10 in QGIS

It seems the GDAL upgrade from 1.9 to 1.10 changed the way CSV files are handled so that I now have a non-functioning QGIS. App hangs trying to import csv data file when previously had no problems ...
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QGIS on Mac WKT import problem

QGIS 1.8.0 Mac OSX 10.6.8 These problems seem to be specific to Mac, as two Windows users don't have the problem. Import a file as a vector: TEST.CSV id;wkt 1;"POLYGON((10 10,20 20,20 30,20 ...
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import grass.script as grass under windows 7

OS: Windows 7 64bit GIS: QGIS 1.8 (qgis.org/downloads/QGIS-OSGeo4W-1.8.0-2-Setup.exe) I have created a plugin for QGIS, with the QGIS plugin builder. Now i would like to import grass.script into ...
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Importing Lat/Long coordinates as CSV file & only displaying single point in QGIS

I am using QGIS and trying to import Lat/Long coordinates as delimited text layer. All points show up in my attribute table, however, only one point is displayed on the map? Any ideas?
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How to import georeferenced jpg? [closed]

I am a novice gis user but a very experienced IT professional. I am doing volunteer work on a conservation project www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz and we need to get an image of the island into QGIS. I ...
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Import CSV: Is there a cap for number of row

I am trying to import several CSV files which contain more than 1,000 rows respectively. However, but only 129 records were only imported each file. Can't see any options that deal with this? I am ...
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How to batch import GDAL supported raster files into GRASS?

I am trying to import some GDAL supported raster files into a binary raster map layer using the r.in.gdal module from QGis Grass tool. As I have multiple files to import, I would like to batch import ...
3
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1answer
103 views

How can I preserve date field format when importing to QGIS?

I have a slight learning curve working here, is there a work around to importing spread sheet data without changing the type of data in the fields? i am importing some water test data along the rio ...
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1answer
340 views

When I import polygon kml layer, how do I change projection and offset to correct for GMT wrap?

I created a polygon in Google Earth and saved to kml. After importing as a vector layer, where the polygon crosses the prime meridian, the polygon wraps around the world. So far, I have figured out ...
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3answers
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How can I import only a subset of the polygons in a Shapefile using QGIS?

I have a shapefile that is covering a huge area, with lots of polygons. The area I'm insteresting in is small and limited. Is there any way to only import (using "add vector layer") the polygons from ...
3
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2answers
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JPG file all black when added as raster in QGIS

I add a new raster layer in the latest QGIS and select a JPG file, but it is all black. I tried adding the TIF version of the same image and that worked. What is it with the JPG, and how should I ...
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Migrate from ArcGIS to QGIS?

This is my first visit to and first question on this site, I hope this newbie question is suitable here. Our lab has about 10 projects in ArcGIS 9 (a couple are made in ArcGIS 10) that includes the ...