[Qgis-user] QGIS and google maps

[Agustin Lobo]

Paolo Cavallini wrote:
> Agustin Lobo ha scritto:
>> Hi!
>> Is it possible to visualize google maps
>> through Qgis and use its digitizing facilities?
>> I'm impressed with this:
>> http://lecturer.eng.chula.ac.th/fsvskk/gglmap2/gmad-v2x.html
>>
>> Agus
>>
> It would be more feasible to do something similar (even more powerful,
> in fact) with qgis+OpenStreetMap.

But in google maps you have the power of
the satellite and aerial imagery. Changing the actual
support imagery while you zoom in and out
is very powerful, as you digitize at a given resolution
but can zoom in for interpretation.


> I suggested writing a plugin for this, hopefully someone will find the
> time and interest to write it.
> All the best.
> pc

...and the knowledge.

Agus
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Dr. Agustin Lobo
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