[Qgis-user] FW: Help: GPS data not showing in correct position

[Albin Blaschka]

Am 04.05.2012 12:25, schrieb Ian kirk-ellis:
> As I understand it all GPS data is recorded as decimal degrees within
> the WGS 84 geography. I recently recorded some data using my Android
> phone from site and also received some data from a colleague that when
> located on Google maps show up in the correct position, but when I bring
> the data into QGIS, to overlay with my mapping thats in OSGB (80) format
> they are completely located differently. Im sure I must be doing
> something wrong but I cant seem to sort it out.


Hello,

have you activated the "On the fly reprojection"? (Project Properties, 
in the tab where you choose the projection)

After having activated, you should again do a "Zoom to Layer" (in the 
Panel on left side, right mouse click...)

HTH,
Albin

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