H Andrew, you better use a memory stick for transfer. These files get big. Anyway, on Linux GDAL can read all popular formats like tiff, png and jpeg.
Some tips for scanning and processing: * 600 dpi is enough. * If you scan the map in multiple parts do a generous overlap. Scanners tend to have a lousy quality on the edges. * If you have the opportunity use a scanner that scans the map as a whole. It might cost a bit of money but it saves you loads of trouble * Try to flatten the colour space of the scanned map and convert it to a 8bit colour table. But pay attention: The same colour table has to be applied to all scanned fragments of your map. Once you are done with your scanning, you have to reference the map. QLGT can help you with that (F1->F6). If your maps have a known grid printed on you can use it with the grid tool. If not you have to take a couple of well known points like crossings. HTH Oliver > Hi All, > > I have access to a Canon A3 scanner at work which can then send me the > scan by email. Since it is operating in a Windows world, I am unsure so > far as to what formats are available. Is tiff ok and if so how do I get > that to be GeoTiff? Please? > > Andrew Greig > aka BLack_Pete > Melbourne, Australia > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Create and publish websites with WebMatrix Use the most popular FREE web apps or write code yourself; WebMatrix provides all the features you need to develop and publish your website. http://p.sf.net/sfu/ms-webmatrix-sf _______________________________________________ Qlandkartegt-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/qlandkartegt-users
