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052] Global Mapper - Creating Attributes Using Calculations - Attribute Calculation Setup: Use Formula Calculation

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052] Global Mapper - Creating Attributes Using Calculations - Attribute Calculation Setup: Use Formula Calculation Today, we will learn how to transform attributes using "Use Formula Calculation" in the Attribute Calculation Setup. "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" [046] Parallel Line Offset: Create Parallel Lines Spaced from Selected Line Feature(s) 051] Global Mapper - Refining Path Profile 2: with ChatGPT The Need for Attribute Transformation in 3D Simulations For 3D simulations, you need to create 3D data by applying a planned elevation to each parcel. However, in actual CAD drawings you receive, the parcels and the planned elevations are often placed on separate layers. Of course, if there are only one or two, you could manually enter the elevation value for each parcel, but if there are hundreds of parcels, the story changes. Take a look at the data below. [img 2 : Global Mapper Control Center showing Lot.shp...
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051] Global Mapper - Refining Path Profile 2: with ChatGPT

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051] Global Mapper - Refining Path Profile 2: with ChatGPT Continuing from the last session, I had more conversations with ChatGPT. It really feels like talking to a human. "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" 050] Global Mapper - Refining Path Profile : with chatGPT In the previous post, I manually designated the "site" area. In other words: [img 1 : Intersection of the profile line and the project site boundary in Global Mapper] As shown in the image above, I manually identified the range where the cross-section line intersects with the project site boundary and input that range when ChatGPT generated the graph. However, looking at the contents of the exported CSV file for the path profile: [img 2 : Path profile CSV data displayed in Windows Notepad showing coordinates] It doesn't just contain distance and elevation; it includes the raw coordinate values (X, Y). The Potential for Automation When you expo...
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050] Global Mapper - Refining Path Profile : with chatGPT

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050] Global Mapper - Refining Path Profile : with chatGPT "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" [016] Python Integration: Saving Vectors as Images [049] Adding Points, Lines, and Polygons using CSV Files Today, I’d like to share something I tried out of curiosity. First, please run Global Mapper. [img 1 : DEM created in Global Mapper with a line segment added for profile analysis] With the DEM created, add a line segment. Now, let's extract the terrain profile. [img 2 : Accessing Path Profile through the Analysis/Measurement menu] After selecting the line segment, right-click and select Analysis/Measurement - Path PROFILE . The Path Profile result window will appear. [img 3 : Standard Path Profile result window in Global Mapper] As you can see, it's quite basic. While it's functional enough to convey information, I thought about refining it using chatGPT. To do this, save the results as a CSV file. [...
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035] Global Mapper - Printing 05: Map Layout Editor 04

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Today, we conclude our series on the Map Layout Editor . Key Advantage of Map Layout Editor The biggest difference between this and the standard File - Print menu we discussed previously is that the ratio of legends, north arrows, and vector elements remains consistent even if the resolution changes. In the standard "File-Print," the thickness of north arrows or lines would change whenever the resolution was altered. In the Map Layout Editor, this doesn't happen; everything maintains the exact proportions you see on the screen. "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" 034] Global Mapper - Printing 04: Map Layout Editor 03 Once you've finished decorating your page, you need to either save it as an image or print it to finalize the work. Let's open the file we worked on in the last session. [img 2 : Main interface of the Map Layout Editor with the current map design] First, se...
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034] Global Mapper - Printing 04: Map Layout Editor 03

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Please open the file we worked on in the previous session. We will continue from there. "Before we begin, if you missed the previous session, check it out here:" 033] Global Mapper - Printing 03: Map Layout Editor 02 [img 3 : Comparison of the main workspace and the editor window] On the left is the main workspace, and on the right is the editor window. Global Mapper allows you to "stitch" (dock) various auxiliary windows to the main workspace.  In the last session, we added the North Arrow and Scale Bar. Now, let’s briefly explore what other elements can be added. [img 4 : The Insert menu options in Map Layout Editor] Elevation Legend Element: Inserts a color legend for elevation data on the map. Image Element: Inserts image files such as logos, symbols, or photos. Map Legend Element: Inserts a legend explaining the symbols, colors, and data types used. North Arrow Element: A...
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