Are you willing to explore the
GIS-Mapping
but you do not know where to start from?
Here a
selection of tools and tutorials
about the main tools used in MapClip.eu!
(if you are looking for data, check out the sources page)
QGIS
www.qgis.org
MapClip's Alpha and the Omega,
probably the most famous open-source GIS existing program,
with a strong and very active community,
lots of tutorials, guides etc
Here is where spatial data and become maps
Just write "QGIS" on YouTube, you'll be overwhelmed
Wish to know more? Here some links:
The official Qgis Training manual
Some courses by
SpatialThoughts
(free if you don't need the certification)
In the end, if you are more familiar with videos here
a complete introduction
on YouTube
PostgreSQL
www.postgresql.org
MapClip's backbone!
Here data are stored and the most massive elaborations take place!
This is an advanced software, so if you are just starting your GIS experience and don't have proficency with SQL and data servers...
well don't start from here :)
Like QGIS, there is really a lot of materials online
and a very active and broad community
Me myself don't have a favourite website,
I simply google what i need...
In order to get a full functioning PostgreSQL server for mapping,
you'll need also these plugins:
PostGIS: essential plugin for geodata handling
pgRouting: want to know how to go from A to B? Here's what you need
Inkscape and GIMP
www.inkscape.org -
www.gimp.org
Even if I'm using these software at 1% of their potentials,
they are essential for supporting maps and graphs creation.
Inkscape is used for vector image editing,
while GIMP for rasters