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Geographical data or geo data is data which have a location component. Almost all data is linked to a location or a place and are, therefore, geo data. Geo data can be, for example, a paper map, a digital web map or just a simple text file with coordinates. Geo datasets is either '''vector data''' (that is, features which are points, lines or polygons) or '''raster data''' (that is, data in grid cells). The features in vector data can have multiple attributes with values. Raster data mostly consist of a value and a color.
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==What is Geo data==
Geographical data or geo data are data which have a location component. Almost all data are linked to a location or a place and are, therefore, geo data. Geo data can be, for example, a paper map, a digital web map or just a simple text file with coordinates. Geo datasets is either '''vector data''' (that is, features which are points, lines or polygons) or '''raster data''' (that is, data in grid cells). The features in vector data can have multiple attributes with values. Raster data mostly consist of a value and a color.


==How do Geo datasets relate to the {{software}}==
==How do Geo datasets relate to the {{software}}==
[[File:Generate_3D_world_databases.png|Load data from databases|400px|left]]
[[File:Generate_3D_world_databases.png|Load data from databases|thumb|400px|left|Tygron Platform loading screen showing several of the data connections]]
The {{software}} uses Geo data (vector and raster data) for creating the [[3D World|3D-model world]]. For this, the {{software}} automatically connects to (Open) Datasets (see image), based on the availability of the data for the chosen location of the project. For example the Base Registers in the Netherlands and Open Street Maps worldwide. For a whole overview of all the connected datasets, see this [[Project_Sources#Sources_connected_to_the_Tygron_Platform|table]].  
The {{software}} uses Geo data (vector and raster data) for building up a new [[project]]. For this, the {{software}} automatically connects to (Open) [[Project_Sources#Sources_connected_to_the_Tygron_Platform|Datasets]], based on the availability of the data for the chosen location of the project. For example the Base Registers in the Netherlands and Open Street Maps worldwide.
A principle that generally applies: if your 3D World lacks certain information, then it is not available in the used datasets. <br> For more information on which data is used for your generating your project, see the [[Project_Sources#SMore_information_on_which_sources_are_used|project sources]] page.  
A principle that generally applies: if your project lacks certain information, then it is not available in the used datasets. <br> For more information on which data is used for your generating your project, see the [[Project_Sources#Sources_connected_to_the_Tygron_Platform|project sources]] page.  
To add missing Geo data you can add additional Geo data manually (see below for options).
To add missing Geo data you can add additional Geo data manually (see below for options).
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* The default data sources are not accurate or up-to-date enough  
* The default data sources are not accurate or up-to-date enough  
* The default datasets are not detailed enough
* The default datasets are not detailed enough
* To do a more extendend analysis in the {{software}}
* To do a more extended analysis in the {{software}}
* To use in combination with an Excel Indicator or Panel
* To use in combination with an Excel Indicator or Panel
* For creating more overview in your project, for example by highlighting areas
* For creating more overview in your project, for example by highlighting areas
In these situations, it might be useful to overwrite or import data by the user.
In these situations, it might be useful to overwrite or import data.
 
==Which data can be uploaded to the {{software}}==
Almost all data can be imported in the {{software}}, as long as the data is about a specific location and has a geometry. Thus basically when the data is geo data.
This means that also [[Spatial plans|spatial plans]] can be imported in the {{software}}.
 
==How to import Geo data==
There are different methods for importing Geo Data.The method to choose is based on how you have your data available, as vector or raster data.
 
====Vector====
With the [[Geo_Data_Wizard|Geo data wizard]] you can easily import vector data. The wizard also helps you to transform your data to the proper format for importing. The following requirements for vector data apply:
# Geo Data in the {{software}} are always polygons. Line and point features are not allowed by the {{software}}. The data wizards helps you by buffering the line and point features to polygons.
# All desired attributes must be numerical, so that they can be loaded as valid [[attribute]] values. Non-numeric attributes are ignored when attempting to load them as attributes.
There are different import methods. These methods can be divided into two: uploading data from a file to the Tygron Platform and the other is downloading data through an URL to the Tygron Platform. The different methods are:
# with a [[GeoJSON]] file
# through a [[WFS|Web Feature Service (WFS)]]
# through a [[CSW|Catalogue Service for the Web (CSW)]]


====Raster====
==View Geo data==
# through a [[WMS|Web Map Service (WMS)]].  
To show Geo data in other software, such as a GIS, options are:
# as a [[Geotiff_(Overlay)|Geotiff overlay]]
* the [[Overlay]]s can be obtained through a [[WMS]] URL. See the [[WMS]] page for more information and steps.
* the [[Buildings]] can be obtained through a [[WFS]] URL. See the [[WFS]] page for more information and steps.


==How to export Geo data==
==See also==
====Vector====
* [[Import_Geo_data|Import Geo data]]
[[File:Export_geojson_file.JPG|300px|right|thumb|Export GeoJSON button in the Buildings menu.]]
* [[Export_Geo_data|Export Geo data]]
The components that make up the 3D world can be exported as 2D vector data in [[GeoJSON]] format. With these data, further/other calculations or analysis can be done in for example GIS software.
In the Current Situation tab, each of the following menus has an export GeoJSON option:
*[[Buildings]]
*[[Terrains]]
*[[Neighborhoods]]
*[[Zoning]]
*[[Plots]]
*[[Areas]]
*[[Network]]
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[[File:Export_options.JPG|300px|right|thumb|Choose if you want to export one or all categories and/or objects with a common attribute by clicking on With Attribute and choosing the desired attribute. If you want all objects, just click on the Export button.]]
{{Editor steps|title=export components of the 3D world|Hover over the desired menu you want to export objects from.|Select Export GeoJSON file|Choose additional options to make a selection of the to be exported data or for export all, click on the Export button.}}
 
In the Export Item File panel that will show up, different options for exporting are available:
* Objects from a certain category/type (only for the [[Buildings]] and [[Terrain|Terrains]] can be exported by selecting the desired category/type).
* Only objects that have a certain attribute can be exported by checking the ''With Attribute'' option and selecting the desired attribute. For example if you only want [[Culvert_(Water_Overlay)|culverts]], you can select the category ''Underground'' (since the function culverts belongs to the category Underground) and check the ''With Attribute'' option and select the attribute name ''CULVERT_DIAMETER'' for example. This will export culverts, since only these objects have this attribute in common.
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====Raster====
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[[Grid_Overlay|Grid overlays]] can be exported as a GeoTIFF. With the GeoTIFF file, calculations from for example the [[Water_Overlay|Water overlay]] can be exported to be further processed for analysis in GIS software. For exporting the grid overlays, take also note of the [[Grid_Overlay#Grid_size|grid size]]. The smaller the grid size, the more accurate/level of detail the exported GeoTIFF has.
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{{Editor steps|title=export grid overlay calculation results |Select any grid overlay in the editor.|On the [[right panel]], select "Export Grid File".}}
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File:Select_grid_overlay.jpg|Select a grid overlay
File:Geotiff_export.jpg|Select "Export Grid File"
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 27 January 2023

Geographical data or geo data is data which have a location component. Almost all data is linked to a location or a place and are, therefore, geo data. Geo data can be, for example, a paper map, a digital web map or just a simple text file with coordinates. Geo datasets is either vector data (that is, features which are points, lines or polygons) or raster data (that is, data in grid cells). The features in vector data can have multiple attributes with values. Raster data mostly consist of a value and a color.

How do Geo datasets relate to the Tygron Platform

Tygron Platform loading screen showing several of the data connections

The Tygron Platform uses Geo data (vector and raster data) for building up a new project. For this, the Tygron Platform automatically connects to (Open) Datasets, based on the availability of the data for the chosen location of the project. For example the Base Registers in the Netherlands and Open Street Maps worldwide. A principle that generally applies: if your project lacks certain information, then it is not available in the used datasets.
For more information on which data is used for your generating your project, see the project sources page. To add missing Geo data you can add additional Geo data manually (see below for options).

When to use your own data

  • The project takes place in a location for which there are no data sources available to create the project
  • The default data sources are not accurate or up-to-date enough
  • The default datasets are not detailed enough
  • To do a more extended analysis in the Tygron Platform
  • To use in combination with an Excel Indicator or Panel
  • For creating more overview in your project, for example by highlighting areas

In these situations, it might be useful to overwrite or import data.

View Geo data

To show Geo data in other software, such as a GIS, options are:

  • the Overlays can be obtained through a WMS URL. See the WMS page for more information and steps.
  • the Buildings can be obtained through a WFS URL. See the WFS page for more information and steps.

See also

Geo Data
Project Sources
Open data sources • GeoShare • Custom Geometry
Web
WFS • WMS • WCS • CSW • Map service
File
CityGML • DXF • GeoJSON • GeoTIFF • SLPK
Import
Vector • Raster • 2D spatial plan • 3D model (I3S, CityGML)
Export
Vector • Raster • GeoShare Viewer


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