[Qgis-user] get a world file with georeferencing

[Marco Hugentobler]

Hi Richard

> - if you give only a filename (without path) the raster file is saved in
> your homedir.
> Wouldn't it easier to also save it next to your original image?

Yes, I agree next to the original image is better (and should be 
straightforward to change).

> - it's a little hidden feature, don't you find?
> Is there a way to make it easier to know for a user? Or just add an
> extra input box for it?

The option to choose between world file and resampling is only available for 
linear transformation. One possibility would be to have a checkbox 'write 
worldfile' that is only enabled if linear transformation is selected.

Regards,
Marco


Am Donnerstag, 17. Juni 2010, um 10.50:27 schrieb Richard Duivenvoorde:
> On 06/17/2010 08:59 AM, Marco Hugentobler wrote:
> > Hi Richard
> > 
> > If you go to the transformation settings and select linear
> > transformation, you have the options to give an output filename ( in
> > this case, the raster is resampled according to the options) or to leave
> > the output filename blank (in this case, a worldfile is created).
> 
> Hi Marco,
> thanks, got it now...
> 
> Some observations:
> - if you leave the outputfilename empty, the worldfile will be created
> next to the image you loaded (great)
> - if you give only a filename (without path) the raster file is saved in
> your homedir.
> Wouldn't it easier to also save it next to your original image?
> - it's a little hidden feature, don't you find?
> Is there a way to make it easier to know for a user? Or just add an
> extra input box for it?
> 
> Richard


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