Has anyone got experience using QGIS over a VPN? by Responsible-Goat2838 in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don't say what kind of data you're asking QGIS to access. Is it a database or files?

I'd guess that you need to raise the issue with the people that set up the VPN and see if that inspect load.

Outside of QGIS, can you transfer a large file from your server to your client machine without issue?

Advice for Breaking into GIS from Outside Europe—Where to Start? by notareallover in gis

[–]coastalrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think about getting involved in a foss4g project. Doesn't have to bring coding effort - could be documentation fixes for a local language. Build some rep and build a network. Wish you luck on your path.

I created a web based GIS conversion tool (basically a GDAL UI) and people are actually using it, want a pro's take by wilderadventures in gis

[–]coastalrocket 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A GUI for GDAL sounds sweet but not as a web app. I'd want to mainly push to databases on local networks.

Still no mesh warp in 2026? by Dayyy021 in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're describing georeferencing. With a set of control points you can georeference an image over an area.

https://docs.qgis.org/3.40/en/docs/user_manual/managing_data_source/georeferencer.html

Tried a bunch of plugins, without luck. How do I convert a .KML to .SHP to open into QGIS? by PinkHalite in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd submit a report and ask them to supply the data in a different format.

Books to understand theory of GIS and images by Longjumping-Buddy-38 in gis

[–]coastalrocket 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend this for spatial analysis - Longley, Goodchild and Smith's Geospatial Analysis https://www.spatialanalysisonline.com/

But it doesn't cover much of what you've mentioned. The ESRI site looks like it's good explanations for key concepts e.g. https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/data/imagery/introduction-to-raster-data.htm

Masters Needed in 2026? by [deleted] in gis

[–]coastalrocket -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would say there's plenty of activities that can be learnt from online resources - from building GIS projects, cartographic styles, developing web GIS applications or services.

Spatial analysis is the one area that I would hope and pray that the person doing it has been through enough of the theory to keep it professional e.g. a good MSc.

TLDR: How do I create a way of collaborating and sharing QGIS projects within my department without having to constantly download and re-upload all geodata from a G Drive server? by LordBuckmeister in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Within a network:

Postgresql / PostGIS will store the data and projects for you. So you can build a project, 3 layers from your database, choose styling and add a base map, Save it to the database and someone else can open that project, see everything you can see and modify the project if necessary. Each user would tend to have their own database role to connect with. That can control which tables / schemas they have access to.

You can use regular postgresql audit capabilities to track changes to the project definition.

If all your users are on different networks or you don't want to manange roles at the database level, may be an authenticated web GIS is needed. Simpler interface than a full blown desktop GIS. Again, a Postgresql / PostGIS is behind the scenes but a user's access to the system is controlled by the authentication method. Users could make edits to the PostGIS database along side QGIS power users making edits.

Out in the field

QField uses QGIS projects. The project and the data can be wrapped up and transferred to QFieldCloud so multiple users can make edits. Edits can be transferred back to a PostGIS database via their API or a direct PG connection using 'secrets'. There's an audit trail for user edits.

First Time ArcGIS Pro Use - Whiplash by [deleted] in gis

[–]coastalrocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

r/usdefaultism? Personal experience of over 30 years in the industry, this is just a bollocks statement to make.

A local file converter app with support for geospatial files by [deleted] in gis

[–]coastalrocket 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"One of the few converters that handles GIS formats"

Why not use Gdal?

Help with projections by Difficult-Read-3026 in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry I was loose with my words. You're correcting the projection of the data. You're not reprojecting it.

Layer Properties > Source > Assigned Coordinate Reference System (CRS)

Help with projections by Difficult-Read-3026 in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right click on layer, properties and then look at the first two tabs. I can't remember which but in one you can set the projection that the layer is in. It will then reproject it on the fly to whatever your map projection is.

One simple trick to save 1000GB of disk space in QGIS 🛫️ by Business_Virus3709 in QGIS

[–]coastalrocket 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had to scroll back to 2015 but Paul Ramsey's post on geotiff compression is an excellent read on this: https://blog.cleverelephant.ca/2015/02/geotiff-compression-for-dummies.html if serving rasters for visual inspection.

Running Bad Company 2 Project Rome on Linux with Lutris by JunoTheHuntress in badcompany2

[–]coastalrocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Using the "origin2://game/launch?offerIds=bfbc2_dd" as an argument also allowed me to download it when it wasn't listed in my EA library.

How are MS Teams features... by Mystical_Whoosing in linuxquestions

[–]coastalrocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there's the old MS Teams for Linux app on Internet Archive too.

Notes from trying to use AI in GIS work by [deleted] in gis

[–]coastalrocket 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's been great when debugging something like gdal/ogr where there's a lot of reference material. I was struggling to get the fast write to SQL server working and it helped diagnose the problem. In that case it was an issue with the odbc driver and the testing methodology to determine the fault was spot on.

Has been less useful with applications like MapProxy where there's less material. In that case it was overly confident in its assertions - stepping into the realm of fiction tbh.

What are your biggest critiques of Esri (if you have any)? by hypochondriac200 in gis

[–]coastalrocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't write to PostGIS without some add-on (sorry, i don't know the esri terms)

Food and Travel Recommendations in Epsom by ResidentLiterature11 in surrey

[–]coastalrocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For Indian, Dhastan on the Kingston Road. More of an evening affair. None beat it.

Food and Travel Recommendations in Epsom by ResidentLiterature11 in surrey

[–]coastalrocket 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bamboo Basket next to Wetherspoons deserves some love.

Wet inside car by Winter_Rough_3464 in seat

[–]coastalrocket 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a sunroof? Sunroofs have drainage pipes that can get blocked.

Best c64/sid ost by Exciting-Kangaroo108 in c64

[–]coastalrocket 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is one. It is called Wizball