[Qgis-user] Measuring distance between points in vector layer

[G. Allegri]

>
> Now run v.distance as:
> v.distance from=gps_point to=river_line upload=to_along column=along
> out=connectors
> # The output parameter hold the line segments connecting each point to the
> river_line. It's required by the module to run, by has no significance for
> you.
>

I have never tested the to_along upload type, but what is considered the
"to" nearest point in this case? I mean, you will have the original points
located on the endpoints of the line, isn't the nearest point the endpoint
itself?

giovanni


>
> Cheers,
> Micha
>
>
> Help would be really appreciated. And I am sorry if that has been asked
> before but I couldn't find a thread dealing with that.
>
> Best regards,
> Harald
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