Tim and list, On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 12:09 PM Tim Fearn via QGIS-User < [email protected]> wrote:
> Hi everyone, > I’m trying to use the qchainage plugin to create ½ mile markers along a > vector line that represents a trail. The line is a single feature with no > multi-parts or dangles. It is about 318 miles long so I would expect right > around 636 points if there is one every half mile. My project default is > set to miles for length measurements as is the qgis main preference. I set > the unit measurement to miles and input .5 as the interval. I continually > get 771 points instead of the expected 636. Also when I use the automatic > labeling feature of the plugin it appears to be in degrees not an aggregate > mileage. > What is the projection of your data? > > Several weeks ago a fellow had queried the list on the same subject. > He was working with the Appalachian Trail I believe and wanted to place > points at given distances. No one seemed to really understand so I’m > hoping that if anyone remembers the original poster, and has come up with > any thoughts or other ideas it would be much appreciated. This is > something that can be done for sure. All of the National Scenic Trail maps > in this country are demarcated with some form of mile or half mile makers > which when labeled show the accumulated distance. > > Hoping for some traction on this. I’ve only just started learning > python so I wouldn’t describe myself as a programer and am looking for a > relatively simple solution. > > The more specific information you can share, the more likely it is someone can help you. -- Chris Hermansen · clhermansen "at" gmail "dot" com C'est ma façon de parler.
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