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Converting GIS Polygons to WKT Format with QGIS and Python

While developing a workflow involving spatial data duplication, an analyst requested help with client requirements:
① Convert individual polygons to WKT format in TXT files
② Merge multiple polygons into MultiPolygon WKT format

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Resolving Blank Screen Issue in ArcGIS Pro 3.0 After Installation

Users installing ArcGIS Pro 3.0 on Windows 11 may encounter a blank interface despite successful installation. The software displays no maps, web services, or searchable online tools:


Figure: Post-installation blank screen

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Global Remote Work Platforms for GIS Professionals

Following previous discussions on GIS side gigs, this guide addresses practical approaches to earning internationally. Given higher labor costs in developed countries, leveraging currency exchange rates makes international remote work particularly advantageous for GIS specialists. For context, consider these cases:

  1. Chengdu programmer fined for overseas remote work: https://www.sohu.com/a/724375120_121333743
  2. US developer outsourced work to China, earning $200k/year: https://cloud.tencent.com/developer/article/1547440

The principle remains: Competing globally often yields better returns than domestic markets.

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All history Map: Integrating Geography, Figures, and Events

Following our previous article 《「GIS Resource」Sharing WMTS Service for Chinese Historical Maps》, many users adopted the historical territory maps. However, those maps lacked contextual historical figures and events. Based on reader recommendations, we present a more comprehensive solution:

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Official Autodesk IFC Manual: Essential Resource for BIM Professionals

Recent work involving IFC standards led me to Autodesk's official documentation, which I'm sharing here:

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Real-Time Visualization Tool for Tracking Global Satellite Orbits

Following our previous article 《A WMTS Service for Historical Chinese Maps: How to Load in QGIS》, colleagues inquired about websites for querying global satellite parameters. Coincidentally, I recently discovered such a platform through video recommendations. The website remains operational and is shared here for relevant needs.

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A WMTS Service for Historical Chinese Maps: How to Load in QGIS

Recently, someone in the Malagis GIS group was looking for historical maps of Chinese dynasties. While a friend from Qingdao shared some high-resolution scanned maps, I remembered seeing an online historical map service maintained by an institute in Taiwan. After asking GPT, I found it again. If you're interested in historical geography, this is a valuable resource.

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ArcGIS 10.8.2 Desktop Installation Package

Share the official ArcGIS 10.8.2 installation package (ISO format) containing all Desktop components, including the Simplified Chinese language pack. Additionally, a "Learning Edition" package is provided with all components, Chinese language support, and supplementary tools for unrestricted use.

Since launching ArcGIS Pro, ESRI has shifted focus away from ArcGIS Desktop. ArcGIS 10.8.2 represents the final major release of the ArcMap series. Despite this, it remains a robust solution for users transitioning from ArcGIS Pro.

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Processing OSGB Oblique Photography Data in ArcGIS Pro: A Step-by-Step Guide

Recently, while testing OSGB data and related software, I explored using ArcGIS Pro for this purpose. After successful verification, this article documents the specific workflow.

Required Tools

  1. ArcGIS Pro 3.0/3.1 (Other versions & ArcMap untested)
  2. Sample oblique photography dataset

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Calculating Polygon Centroids: Principles and Implementation

In a previous article "Adding Centroid Coordinates in QGIS Using Field Calculator", we demonstrated adding centroid coordinates via QGIS. This article explains the mathematical principles behind centroid calculation for polygons.

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