The Quantum GIS Training Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (808 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0989421708 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 388 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Excellent start for QGIS" according to GIS user. This is an excellent primer for new users to QGIS. This book provides step by step instructions to add data, prepare a workspace, symbolize vector and raster data, and perform spatial queries. If that was all the book did, it would be excellent. But it adds an extra section of practice tasks designed to make the reader more proficient with the software. And then it adds extra sections on using the free GRASS GIS that comes bundled with QGIS and ev. Finally! This is a great primer for QGIS! Could use some work on English translation and also fill in some missing steps in the "follow along" sections. But overall an excellent book. Kudos to the authors.. Five Stars Good!!
Seasoned Quantum GIS users will also find tips and new techniques to apply to every mapping project. Ideal for classroom instruction and self-guided learning, included are all the materials needed to run a five day course on Quantum GIS, PostgreSQL and PostGIS. GIS at Quantum Speed! Years of experience in a single bookthe official Quantum GIS Training Manual written by seasoned trainers. Comprehensive and structured, your introduction begins with a quick download of example data, making it easy for you to work your way through the concepts and practical exercises, complete with answers and examples. Take this fast track to your success with Quantum GIS!. It's the jump-start you need t