Description
There are no Digimap courses currently scheduled. However, we maintain
a waiting list of those interested in this course. When the next
instance of this course is scheduled we will inform you. To be placed
on the waiting list please click the "Add to Cart" button, then click
"View Cart" and complete the booking form.
Course Format
Digimap is a collection of online EDINA services that deliver maps and
map data of Great Britain to UK Higher Education. Learn how to use
Digimap - Ordnance Survey Collection, Historic Digimap and Geology
Digimap to create, print and download a variety of digital maps. Learn
also how to download map data for use in a GIS package.
A presentation of the functions and content of Digimap, along with some
introductory information about maps will be followed by the opportunity
to complete an interactive workbook. This workbook contains a number of
tasks and activities which will introduce you to Digimap.
Prerequisites
This is an interactive starter session ideal for those who have never
used Digimap before.
Content
• Introduction
• Use Roam to make a digital map displaying a selection of features
• Use Carto to create maps of different scales and from more than
one dataset
• Print a map and download maps for printing
• Use the Postcode Query tool to view an area of your choice
• Use MasterMap Download to download data, then uncompress the
data, then open the data in MapInfo Professional
• Use Data Download to download data, then convert the data, then
open the data in MapInfo Professional
• Use Historic Digimap to view and download Landmark historic maps
from 1843 to 1996
• Use Geology Digimap to view British Geological Survey maps and
download data
• Know where to get further help with using the Digimap Collections
Duration: 2hrs
Cost: Free of Charge
Suitability: University Staff and Students
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