Software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed with or without modification.
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Creating GeoTiff from Tiff+WorldFile+Proj
I'm currently using the global mapper export function to convert my tiffs+worldfile+projection file to geotiff. Is there a commandline tool (for Linux) that lets me do the same thing?
"gdaltranslate" ...
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Should I start a new project using MapGuide OS?
I'm wary of starting a debate based on opinion, so I lifted my title from this question which seems to be doing fine. I'm also worried about offending MapGuide enthusiasts so please understand I am ...
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1answer
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Where do I find the ogr2ogr command for Mac OS X Lion?
I am looking for the equivalent of FWTools for Mac OS X, Lion. Is there anything I can easily install and get that command?
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GIS newbie, How to georeference a jpeg metro map using OSS?
I have a metro map in jpeg format and I want to georeference it. My goal is to find GPS location of the metro stops and visualize them on google maps. Probably, the first step is to overlay the map ...
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1answer
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OpenLayers 2.12 Release Schedule? [closed]
Does anyone here know when OpenLayers 2.12 is likely to become a Stable release rather than a release candidate, it contains so many handy performance and user interface improvements that I really ...
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Which open source GIS software to use for utility management?
I am looking for open source GIS software which can be used for utility management (like water, gas, electricity, road, etc.). I have done this in ArcMap 10.1 but am now looking for open source GIS ...
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1answer
180 views
Quantum GIS ->ArcGIS Server configuration possible?
Is it possible to connect a Quantum GIS Desktop 1.8.0 to an ArcGIS Server 10.0 ? and of course publish services on it?.
The configuration would be like this Quantum GIS-> ArcGIS Server 10.0 on ...
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1answer
348 views
How to join two polygon layers into a resulting layer with overlapping polygons merged together (including attributes)
I am trying to find a method (in QGIS and/or GRASS) to join two layers of polygons into a resulting layer with merged overlapping polygons. It's hard to explain in words, so I've drawn a simplified ...
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Somebody knows a test to my application using WMS 1.1 (as a client) with OGC Standard?
I need a test to certificate my application with the OGC Standard. Please if somebody knows a site or something in which i can do this please contact me or answer this topic. Thanks.
My e-mail is ...
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Starting a GIS project in java with OSM data
I am starting a new GIS project in Java. Till now, I used JTS and geotools to load shape files - these data were then displayed on a swing interface. For this new project, I would like to use OSM ...
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1answer
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GPL License - App only uses QGis components as a GIS display
I'm still not clear on QGIS licensing ...
I am contracted to write a system that has nothing to do with GIS and GIS analysis, but goes around managing animal tags, and I want to use QGIS to draw on a ...
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1answer
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Help with Parameters for MCC-LiDAR
I am attempting to use MCC-LiDAR to reclassify points (.las) originally classified using TIFFS. However, I seem to either be misunderstanding what the parameters really mean or where to get the ...
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1answer
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Tiling Rasters based on an existing Polygon Shapefile (Vector Grid)
I have a tile index representing the tile scheme used to tile Lidar data. I want to tile imagery rasters using the same tiling scheme. I have not found anyway using open source tools to tile a ...
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1answer
118 views
Permissive Open source planarize algorithm?
Is there a permissive open source implementation out there for a "planarize" algorithm (in the style of arcgis planarize - including user modifiable cluster tolerance)?
NB this is not a duplicate of ...
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2answers
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Opensource Tools for Optimizing Server Performance
I use a server with a basic Microsoft OS primarily for data storage and as a central repository for edited vector data. These data are not intended to be used as mapping or GIS products available ...
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2answers
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Are there any decent free GIS projects built in C# or with a good C# API?
I'm looking for a free mapping / gis project with a C# interface, preferably written in C# and open source. Does such a project exist?
If so, are there any that do not require connecting to a map ...
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1answer
319 views
Scripting in GRASS
Can anyone suggest me web-links to learn scripting in GRASS GIS (its utilities, examples etc.) other than those available in GRASS official Wiki/Sites?
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1answer
592 views
Unable to see whole world map by decreasing panzoom bar?
I am seeing one weird thing in Openlayers today. I am unable to see whole map by using panzoombar, previously i used to.
<html>
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<title>OpenLayers Example</title>
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1answer
366 views
Loading Raster and vector data In MapGuide using Maestro
I am new to Mapguide , working on it for my summer Internship.I have Installed it perfectly.
Now the task is to load vector data and Raster data in map Guide (mainly have to load *.shp files and *.tif ...
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1answer
203 views
How Can I get the Open Modeller plug-in for Quantum GIS 1.7.4?
I would appreciate if you can tell me to install the plug-in of Open Modeller in Quantum GIS 1.7.4. It is not in the list of plug-in in the spanish version of the QGIS.
Thank you,
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1answer
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Enrich a dataset of POIs with OpenStreetMap
I have a list of POIs, some with a full description and some with only a few data entries, like the following:
6.9441000 50.9242000 [50677] (Ital) Casa di Biase [Köln]
6.9373600 50.9291800 ...
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Can I create blended images with GDAL command line utilities?
I've written a program in Python with GDAL bindings that generates a single band georeferenced GeoTIFF as output. From there I use the GDAL commandline tool gdaldem to colorize that image to ...
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1answer
382 views
How to write to shape file in MapGuide
Here the code I have written to a Shape file in MapGuide Open Source (in PHP running on IIS 7.5). The code is actually the modified class MarkupEditor (markupeditor.php) from the General Tracks (Gt) ...
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2answers
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batch create DEM from contour maps (open source)
I have around 100 shapefiles of contours (1m interval) that I need to turn into DEMs; Is there a way to batch create these mde from contour lines? Using open source preferably.
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1answer
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Get Cell Value Webservice for ArcGIS Raster (LiDAR) without using ArcGIS
I want to expose the getCellValue function on Lidar Data, as a web service. But I don't have access to ArcGIS (server or desktop).
What options do I have to fetch cell value, given lat lon, from a ...
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2answers
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How is Mapquest Nominatim Service's “routeWidth” search param implemented?
I was looking at MapQuest's Nominatim service, and it seems like they have a non-standard search parameter (doesn't seem to exist in standard Nominatim's list of params) that is the routeWidth. Any ...
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0answers
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Flow modeling and FOSS GIS; lahars and HEC-RAS
What are the options for FOSS flow modeling of dilute debris flows in QGIS or GRASS?
Have you, or can you refer me to studies where the authors, tested these models/plugins/functions/etc. for use in ...
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0answers
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Transform RGB-Map to CMYK (qgis, opensource tools)
I want to print a map I made with qgis. For the print I need CMYK-colors but the print-composers pdf-output is RGB. How can I convert the RGB-map/-pdf to CMYK?
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0answers
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Getting SAGA-GIS Python Bindings without compiling from source
I am very new to SAGA-GIS, but I recently developed a workflow using SAGA for processing LiDAR data. Now I need to batch the process using Python. I installed SAGA from the Windows installer and I ...
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0answers
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how to automate changing polygon's shape while keeping its area the same and limiting deviation from orginal centroid?
I have a polygon that was digitized based upon visually interpreting underlying values of rasters/vectors that represent a natural environment (soil type, surface roughness, slope, elevation, ...
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Any Open source implementation just like ArcGIS Desktop Identity function?
I tried to identity thousands of points with millions polygon. ArcInfo work well but i have to get the result from Web Services.So i tried to implement the algorithm(Point in polygon) by myself,it ...
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0answers
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GeoServer WFS Speed
I have set-up a machine running Windows Server 2008, and GeoServer 2.1.3. PostgreSQL 9.1/PostGIS 1.5.3 are running locally on that same machine, which is hosted at a location with a 250 ...
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Hypothetical Cost Saving Question: Proprietary v Open Source
I am writing a paper for my GIS MSc and trying to justify a move for the EPA from proprietary GIS software to open source (QGIS).
Can anyone hazard an educated guess as to how much ArcGIS would cost ...
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1answer
952 views
How to overlay country map on google world map in openlayers?
Hi I am creating one map.So i want to overlay country map on google world map.I am trying with OpenLayers.Layer.wfs() function.but i am not getting perfect solution.If anybody knows the solution ...
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1answer
79 views
Any GIS program with GPX support and free hand selection tool?
I'm looking for GIS program that has good support for KML/KMZ or GPX route files and also has free hand selection tool. Right now I use 3dem and it would be perfect for my needs if only it had that ...
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2answers
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Looking for open source Spatial file server that ArcGIS 10.1 will connect and work with?
I'm looking for an open source spatial file server to house and serve my GIS data. I'm currently using my Ubuntu Server as a ssh file server and have to download the data to the local computer, ...
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1answer
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GRASS Geoprocessing in Python Script
I´m trying to get some GRASS geoprocessig tools running in a python script outside GRASS.
I´m able to import grass.script, but I´m not able to get the tools running yet. Does anybody know what I´m ...
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Creating Mobile web mapping application [closed]
I was interested in creating a mapping application in the iOS environment. I have looked at what ESRI has to offer, but I am interested in open source. Could anybody suggest any documentation or point ...
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WMSGetFeatureInfo not showing in Firefox and chrome
This code set works for me in IE but not in Firefox and chrome.What is the problem? Map is showing in all browsers ,but when i click on point of map nothing showing in Firefox and chrome.
Welcome ...
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1answer
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psycopg2 error with QGIS 1.5
So I just installed QGIS 1.5 using the windows installer not the osgeo4w one and now any plugins that need access to PostgreSQL databases don't seem to work, they all throw a:
"Couldn't import Python ...
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1answer
155 views
Is Orbit EOS Lite Free GIS Map Server an OpenSource software?
I'm writing an essay about web mapping software and I can't find out is Orbit EOS Lite Free GIS Map Server an OpenSource software or not? Also, I would be thankful if someone gives me some links with ...
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1answer
87 views
Automatic bulk snapping with FOSS
I'm looking for a tool that would be able to automatically snap features closer than a given distance. Is there such a tool/plugin for QGIS/GRASS/OpenJump? Would it be possible to achieve that with ...
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1answer
84 views
Are There Any OpenSource GIS Software Programs With an “Interactive” Rotate Feature Option?
![Rotate feature option][1]Sorry if the question is too simple, but are there any open source GIS software programs available with an interactive "Rotate vector feature" option?
Eg : ArcGIS has it ...
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1answer
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QGIS 1.8 Desktop and Ubuntu 11.10
I'm working with QuantumGis 1.8 Desktop on Ubuntu 11.10. Two days ago the program crashed while I was working with some WMS layers and then it hasn't been working anymore. When I open QuantumGIS ...
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1answer
207 views
What is the relationship between Autodesk and the MapGuide Open Source project?
In the year 2006 Autodesk started MapGuide as an open source project (MGOS). At the same time they began to develop the commercial version of MapGuide (MapGuide Enterprise MGE /Autodesk Infrastructure ...
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How to batch process (100s) of interpolations in QGIS or other open source software programs?
Is there an efficient way to run 100s of interpolations in QGIS or other open source software programs?
I have groundwater contamination data collected from monitoring wells at about 800 different ...
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1answer
85 views
Render a raster with hue values in QGIS
I have a single-band raster (a GeoTIFF) with hue values in the band. I'd like to render it, preferably in QGIS but another open-source GIS would be acceptable as well. The saturation and value should ...
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1answer
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Open Source Challenge: Automated Mastermap update in Oracle Spatial
I've been set a challenge which is a bit out of my comfort zone. I'm an esri developer trying to break into the open source world.
I've been asked to automate the update of some oracle SDO datasets. ...
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1answer
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How to connect GeoServer with Java to a PostGIS/PostGres database?
I am having trouble using GeoServer to perform a shortest path analysis between two network points. My question is about connecting GeoServer with Java to a PostGIS/PostGres database.
I know that in ...
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2answers
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accessing mapinfo data without using mapinfo api
I need to be able to access various mapinfo layers but without using the mapinfo api.
I have found that I can convert the mapinfo layers to an access database to get the attribution and I can use ...
