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+ | ===== Compressing large slope files ===== | ||
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+ | Because the Slope layer is just a style file on top of a (possibly very large) DEM, it can take up a lot of space when it comes to saving the files for use in [[qgis_qfield|QField]]. | ||
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+ | Converting the DEM to a much simpler raster can save large amounts of space, and make using the data in a mobile device much more responsive. | ||
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+ | From the Processing Toolbox, use the Raster Calculator with the DEM (or depressionless DEM) as Input A, the output type as Int32, and the following formula in the Calculation box: | ||
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+ | The resulting calculated layer can be as little as 10% of the size of the original. | ||
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+ | You need a slightly different {{ : |
qgis_slope.txt · Last modified: 2023/03/05 11:40 by bushwalking