7
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2answers
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How to create something similar to GDB in QGIS?

I used to work with ArcGIS. There I had geodatabases in which I could store several shapefiles with defined layer styles. Is there a way to do something similar with QGIS? The background is: we are ...
0
votes
2answers
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Can I incorporate an existing DBF file with coordinates for Tiff tiles into geodatabase like spatialite?

I have 285 Tiff files that make up the 1:10000 OS map of Norhtern Ireland. I am having problems running QGIS when I try to load all 285 tiff files in for base maps (I think the memory on computer is ...
2
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2answers
160 views

projection issues from ArcGIS to Qgis

I am pretty new to ArcGIS and Qgis. I have loaded some geometry data in Qgis from my postgres database, then I have also loaded the same data in ArcGIS. Then from ArcGIS i have created a shapefile ...
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2answers
350 views

Need a spatial database that can be used by QGIS and R

I'm quite new to QGIS and I'm searching for a simple way to create a Database that allows me to use the tables in QGIS and R. I have a lot of data stored in Excel spreadsheets wich will be used for ...
0
votes
2answers
86 views

creating one tree to many observations in qgis

Looking to create a database for QGIS where each point represents a tree (with name attribute) and another table of observations about each tree over time. Ideally I can update tree location in QGIS ...
5
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6answers
1k views

How to get “.GDB” Esri File Geodatabase in QGIS for MAC OSX 10.6?

I understand there are programs like OSGeo4W that allow windows users to work with File Geodatabases, but is there something similar for Mac OSX?
7
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2answers
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QGIS supported databases?

Does anyone know if there is some kind of documentation on which database types that you can connect to in QGIS? I would also like to know if: Can I use the databes for read only or read & write. ...
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0answers
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Manifold 'Link drawing to query' - can I do this in QGIS?

Manifold GIS allows the creation of dynamic drawings linked to queries. Unfortunately I do not have access to Manifold as my employer refuses to pay for it, so am currently investigating ...
5
votes
3answers
1k views

How to export shape file to SpatiaLite

I have a shapefile with one layer. I can open it with QGis. Now I want to convert this shapefile or layer to Spatialite database. How can I do it? Is it possible to do with QGis?
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3answers
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Writing a plugin for Qgis using python to access PostGIS and write geometries

Sorry about the strange title didn't really know how to word it. I currently use MapInfo to do most of my GIS work however I have recently installed PostGIS 1.5 and am really liking it so far. A ...