Raster Simple Guide

This is a simple guide for those with no previous knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS). This guide will introduce users to downloading OS OpenData™, creating simple maps with Quantum GIS (QGIS), and exporting map images as a PDF or JPEG file.

The aim of this exercise is to produce a map of Southampton at a scale of 1:17 000.

OS VectorMap® District (Raster) format is updated twice a year and is appropriate for maps of scale 1:15 000-1:30 000. If a greater level of detail is required we recommend OS VectorMap Local.

For more information on OS VectorMap District (Raster) format go to:

www.os.uk/business-and-government/products/vectormap-district.html

The topics covered in this guide include:

• Downloading OS OpenData

• Opening OS OpenData in QGIS

• Opening and saving maps in composer