Many organizations develop strategic plans that include corporate statements such as Mission, Vision, and Values. These statements are typically based on two different perspectives: the company’s current reality and the future state it aims to…
Google Earth can be an excellent option for sharing maps with friends, clients, colleagues, managers, and other stakeholders. The first step is to create a map using GIS software. In the example shown in Figure…
Maps are essential tools for presenting high-quality information in academic studies, business reports, marketing research, environmental analyses, and socioeconomic studies. They are also widely used to illustrate news articles and other editorial publications, as shown…
As discussed in the article Data Quality, the creation of geographic representations of points, lines, and polygons must follow appropriate criteria and procedures. In this article, we address additional important aspects of spatial data organization,…
As discussed in the article Organizing DBF Files, the creation of maps using GIS software depends heavily on the proper organization of the DBF file associated with a Shapefile. In this article, we present an…
City maps containing streets, avenues, and points of interest are widely used to support sales activities and product distribution operations. This tutorial demonstrates how city maps can be produced quickly and easily for distribution as…
Geographic data can be organized into three basic geometry types: points, lines, and polygons. The creation of these representations must follow appropriate criteria and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability. Common Problems in Geographic…
The geographic data related to Brazil’s political and administrative divisions, produced by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), are organized and identified through geocodes. These are numeric identifiers that uniquely represent geographic entities…
Maps can be used to meet a wide variety of needs. With so many possibilities available, creating, requesting, or purchasing a map can sometimes become a challenging task. This article presents practical recommendations for those…
Maps generated from database queries are highly useful and easy to create. By using SQL (Structured Query Language) commands, it is possible to select and display only the information that users wish to visualize on…