[Xastir] Off Topic: Method to deterrmine location of N minimum points from a dataset

Sorry for the off topic, but I am not sure where to start and I figured some of you folks probably know.. Any suggestions on what I should search on? I want a method to calculate the locations of N points from a dataset of locations that has a minimum cumulative distance. That, what are the

Re: [Xastir] Off Topic: Method to deterrmine location of N minimum points from a dataset

You're looking to solve the centroid problem. Your locations describe a polygon and you want the centroid of that. A few Google searches on calculating centroids should lead you the right way. --- On Mon, 1/18/10, Jim Tolbert j...@riverridge-wi.net wrote: From: Jim Tolbert

Re: [Xastir] Off Topic: Method to deterrmine location of N minimum points from a dataset

Thanks much Alex. I am off... as it were grin. G'Night... jt Alex Carver wrote: You're looking to solve the centroid problem. Your locations describe a polygon and you want the centroid of that. A few Google searches on calculating centroids should lead you the right

Re: [Xastir] Off Topic: Method to deterrmine location of N minimum points from a dataset

I use Manifold GIS (www.manifold.net) it has features call find nearest service centers and such. You can see their help manual on line. Great video training series for the software can be found at www.gisadvisor.com Thank You, Brian N2KGC -Original Message- From: