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:
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