If you know the starting coordinate system or projection of your shapefile, you can quickly export the data into another coordinate or projections system using QGIS.
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A Case Study on Converting a Geodatabase From ArcGIS for Use in QGIS
In this article Charles Altendorf outlines a method he developed to convert GIS data located in a geodatabase created in ArcGIS into open source data that can be used in QGIS.
GIS Learning
Free Ways to Learn QGIS
If you want to start learning how to use QGIS, a free and open source GIS software package, there are some excellent free resources out there.
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Missed the Latest QGIS User Conference? Access the Videos Online
Recorded presentations from the 2019 QGIS International User Conference are now available online.
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Geo Announcements: QGIS 3.6 Released, New Map Projections Added to ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro
In the latest geo announcements, QGIS 3.6 has been released, the European Space Agency announces a new school award, ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro add two new map projections.
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How To Use the Equal Earth Projection With QGIS on the Mac
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting the ability to try out the Equal Earth map projection in QGIS, here are a couple of quick steps to set up this new map projection.
Spatial Analysis
Free Urban Planning GIS Exercises
An open access book focusing on the use of GIS in sustainable urban planning and management includes six chapters containing exercises and GIS data.
GIS Learning
QGIS Map Design, 2nd Edition
Updated to be used with QGIS 3.4, the second edition of QGIS Map Design is now available in its final version.
GIS Software
How to Change the Label Language When Using Natural Earth’s Quick Start QGIS Files
One quirk with the version 3 of the Natural Earth quick start kit .qgs file is that when you load it in to a session of QGIS, it can display labels in a language you weren’t expecting.
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How to Get the Map View in QGIS to Resize Properly on a Mac
One Mac OS specific bug is the map view canvas doesn’t fill the available space in QGIS 3.x versions. Learn how to fix this.