[OSGeo-Discuss] Mapping advice

Fri Jan 4 06:56:50 PST 2013

Pls, let me say that I don't like the approach: don't sue this software!

Many software can do the job, suggesting your preferred approach without
reference to what not to use (in your questionabile opinion) may result
more polite and in line with open source collaboration.

Regards,
Maxi
Il giorno 04/gen/2013 14:57, "Jo Cook" <jocook at astuntechnology.com> ha
scritto:

> +1 for using QGIS without GRASS- it should do everything you need.
>
> Just one thing- you need Mapserver (or Geoserver as an alternative) and
> something like OpenLayers to form the online mapping component. Mapserver
> does the work of serving up your geospatial data, then the actual user
> interface (the map, with the options to switch layers on and off) is done
> using openlayers.
>
> Since you're in the UK, can I point you at the OSGeo UK local chapter?
> http://www.osgeo.org/uk we have our own mailing list, which is where you
> might have more luck getting information about UK-specific datasets- you
> will also find a few companies on there who provide training in the various
> components that you're looking to use. (Disclaimer, the company that I work
> for- Astun Technology) is one of those.
>
> Hope that's useful, again, feel free to shout if you need more
> help/advice. Also, it's great that you're looking at open source options- I
> wish more people starting out would do the same!
>
> Jo
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Randal Hale <
> rjhale at northrivergeographic.com> wrote:
>
>>  Good Morning/Afternoon
>>
>> If it were me - I would do everything in QGIS. It will be much easier to
>> work with and you won't have any of the oddness of GRASS - I like GRASS -
>> but it's not the easiest thing in the world to work with. QGIS also
>> translates data over to mapinfo very well. You should be able to do
>> everything in QGIS without programming.
>>
>> There is a plugin to QGIS for Mapserver - so once the project is set up
>> You could publish it there. I would try to keep it as simple and as well
>> documented as possible.
>>
>> Hope that helps some - yell if you need help
>>
>> Randy
>>
>>
>>
>> On 01/04/2013 08:12 AM, Rachel Forrest wrote:
>>
>> Hi everybody,
>>
>> I am starting a new project that will use mapping software and consist of
>> various components, I have been doing research about the best programme to
>> use, but some advice from someone who has an overview of all of these
>> programmes would be great.  I'm new to mapping, so if explainations could
>> be pretty straightforward that would be great.
>>
>> The project will basically involve mapping economic data from a variety
>> of UK sources in the area that I'm concerned with (the Highlands and
>> Islands of Scotland).  The goal of this project is to have the maps (with
>> various layers that can be available to all within the organisation and
>> user friendly) that they automatically update, or are easy to update.  So I
>> was thinking of a web-based application as the end product, such as Open
>> Layers or Map Server?  For the making of the maps QGIS and getting the data
>> through GRASS GIS.  Am I correct in my thinking that GRASS GIS is the best
>> for getting the data in, and can access external files?  I want to draw
>> together data from various external sources and from the agency's own
>> external COGNOS system, any advice with that?
>>
>> Also, is there any existing data hub that draw together economic,
>> population data etc for the UK? I know where to go to download the various
>> bits and pieces I need but if there is any way to automatically extract the
>> data without manually downloading that would be great.
>>
>> The organisation has MapInfo on one computer, I would prefer to use open
>> source software as skills gained will be more transferable, plus the only
>> computer is based in another office and is a bit of a pain to get to.
>>
>> For me this all seems quite daunting and it doesn't help that I haven't
>> had any experience with programming languages or mapping about from quick
>> dabbles.  I have a training budget with my placement and have already been
>> approved to do QGIS training but if anyone can offer training relating to
>> all the problems and things I have to tie together for my specific project
>> that would be great and I'm sure we could get something arranged.
>>
>> Rachel Forrest
>> Economics Intelligence Officer
>> Highlands and Islands Enterprise
>> Cowan House
>> Inverness Retail and Business Park
>> Inverness IV2 7GF
>>
>> +44(0) 1463 244 433
>> Email: rachel.forrest at hient.co.uk
>> www.hie.co.uk
>>
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>>
>> This document is confidential and intended solely for the use of the
>> addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please inform the
>> sender immediately. Any unauthorised use of this document is strictly
>> prohibited. HIE uses filter software to protect its staff and will
>> automatically delete any email that contains offensive or profane content.
>>
>>
>> Tha an teachdaireachd seo diomhair agus 's ann dhan neach-ainmichte
>> a-mhain a tha i. Ma 's e is gun d'fhuair sibh le mearachd i, feuchaibh is
>> leigibh fios sa spot dhan neach bhon tainig i. Tha cleachdadh
>> neo-cheadaichte na teachdaireachd seo fior-thoirmisgte. Tha HIE a'
>> cleachdadh bathar-bog gus luchd-obrach na buidhne a dhion is cuiridh i as
>> do phost-dealain sam bith sa bheil cail oilbheumach no truailleach.
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Discuss mailing listDiscuss at lists.osgeo.orghttp://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
>>
>>
>> --
>> Randal Hale, GISP
>> North River Geographic Systems, Inchttp://www.northrivergeographic.com 423.653.3611 rjhale at northrivergeographic.com
>> twitter:rjhale http://about.me/rjhale
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Discuss mailing list
>> Discuss at lists.osgeo.org
>> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> ***Jo Cook*
> Astun Technology Ltd, The Coach House, 17 West Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT18
> 7RL, UK
> t:+44 750 095 8167
> iShare - Data integration and publishing platform<http://www.isharemaps.com/>
>
> *****************************************
>
>  Company registration no. 5410695. Registered in England and Wales.
> Registered office: 120 Manor Green Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8LN VAT no.
> 864201149.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Discuss mailing list
> Discuss at lists.osgeo.org
> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/discuss/attachments/20130104/ab0f3e88/attachment-0002.html>