Vector Simple Guide
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This is a simple user 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 the map as a PDF or JPEG file.
The aim of this exercise is to produce a map of Southampton at a scale of 1:20 000.
OS VectorMap® District (Vector) 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 go to the and pages.
The topics covered in this guide include: