[GRASS-user] New to GIS

[Thomas Adams]

Hi Jamie,

The data sets must be geo-referenced; they can not be image files, like a
jpeg -- files like this, if used, would need to be manually referenced to a
coordinate system in order to be usable in any way. Probably what you
should do if you are new to GIS is to read the basics of GIS before
proceeding. Otherwise you will make mistakes that are can be avoided. You
first have to know what it is you are trying to do and work from that point
going forward. Googling very specific questions (the more specific the
better) -- just explore.

Data format is relevant insomuch as it relates to whether or not the
dataset is georeferenced (Google this word!!!!), such as GeoTiff vs Tiff --
the geotiff includes information with respect to map projection and
geodetic datum -- these concepts are critically important...

BTW, please respond to 'All' to keep the discussion on the GRASS Users
mailing list so others can possibly contribute -- don't just reply to me.

Best,
Tom

On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 12:11 AM, Jamie Le Rossignol <jlerossignol at gmail.com
> wrote:

> Hi Tom,
>
> In terms of formats as long as I have the data types and can manipulate
> them I don't care. I was thinking JPEGs for the multiple levels of zoom.
> However, as long as I can edit it and it works the file format is
> irrelevant. And the same for the vector formats.
>
> As I said initially, I don;'t have a background in GIS, but I'm happy to
> learn.
>
> Also can it be setup so that OpenLayers3 can present to maps?
>
> Cheers,
> Jamie
>
>
>
> On 29 December 2015 at 16:18, Thomas Adams <tea3rd at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Jamie,
>>
>> What are the data formats that you want to use? Typically you would use
>> r.in.gdal to import Raster data and v.in.ogr for vector data. Look at the
>> online manuals here: https://grass.osgeo.org/grass70/manuals/index.html
>> for detail.
>>
>> Best,
>> Tom
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 10:30 PM, Jamie Le Rossignol <
>> jlerossignol at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I'm wanting to use the GRASS GIS for a planetary mapping project and I
>>> want to import my own data. However, it appears the tutorials I've being
>>> watching have assumed knowledge. I do not have a background in GIS.
>>> I'd like to use custom raster & vector maps on a map server, but I'm
>>> unsure of where to start?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Jamie
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Thomas E Adams, III
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>>
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>>
>>
>


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Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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