[Qgis-user] Question

[Ramon Andiñach]

I forgot to send this back to the list, and am doing so now.

Ok, a few other thoughts.
1. You can always save a selection from the shape file as a new shapefile. That might be easier than starting new, especially if your new claim is the same shape as on old claim.
2. The GPS bit is also possible. You'll need the nodes from the box (Vector -> Geometry Tools) saved in WGS84. From that that you can make a GPX file.

Good Luck.
-ramon.

On 06/03/2013, at 10:41 , robert kendrick wrote:

> Thanks
> I have a shape file as well, just was hoping there was a simple box.  Don't know how to ask for a new plug in the would do this and output gpx points to the GPS be nice if LM's were also there...
> Thanks will try your suggestions. Have the plug in
> Rob
> 
> 
> Sent from the seat of my tie fighter, rebels blew up my star destroyer !
> 
> On Mar 5, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Ramon Andiñach <custard at westnet.com.au> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> On 06/03/2013, at 02:09 , robert kendrick wrote:
>> 
>>> I work in a mineral exploration company, one of our main tasks is new mining claims.  Defined as 600 feet by 1500 feet.
>>> is there a simple way to create a box with this exact outline?  This is a task that can be repeated many times for an area.
>>> would be nice if there we an option to just 'add box' with options of the dimensions.
>>> thanks
>> 
>> Would one of Numerical Digitize, Rectangles and ovals, or qgsAzimuth plugins fit the bill?
>> (you might need to make the rectangle and then move it to where you wanted)
>> 
>> In theory you should also be able to copy and paste once you had the right sized rectangle.
>> 
>> I use the Numerical Digitize a bit for defining areas of interest, but don't use it much for claims because my mines department has a claim shapefile I can download. Most of the time I can define new claims snapping to corners of existing claims.
>> 
>> -ramon.
>>