🌐 locais-nova-access - Create Hexagonal Grids with Ease

📄 Overview

locais-nova-access is an application that helps you create hexagonal grids for Brazilian municipalities easily. Whether you are involved in data science or urban planning, this tool streamlines your workflow. It uses reproducible pipelines to generate high-quality spatial data while ensuring that you can share your results with others.

🚀 Getting Started

To start using locais-nova-access, you'll first need to download the software. Here’s how to do that:

🔥 System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Minimum RAM: 4GB
• Disk Space: 100MB
• Installed Software: Internet browser for installation

📥 Download & Install

Visit this page to download the latest version: Download Here

1. Go to the Releases page.
2. Locate the latest release version.
3. Download the file suitable for your operating system.
4. Follow the setup instructions below.

👩‍💻 Installation Steps

• Windows:

  1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file.
  2. Follow the installation wizard prompts.
  3. Once installed, you can find the application in your Start Menu.

• macOS:

  1. Open the downloaded .dmg file.
  2. Drag the application to your Applications folder.
  3. You can then open it from your Applications list.

• Linux:

  1. Open a terminal window.
  2. Navigate to the download directory using the command:

     cd ~/Downloads

  3. Install the package using the following command:

     sudo dpkg -i locais-nova-access*.deb

  4. Launch the application from your Applications menu.

📈 Features

• User-Friendly Interface: Designed for simplicity, ensuring that everyone can use it.
• Spatial Data Generation: Create accurate hexagonal grids with minimal effort.
• Reproducible Workflows: Easily replicate your analysis and share with others.
• Open Data Integration: Use open data sources such as OpenStreetMap for enhanced accuracy.

🔍 How to Use

1. Open the application after installation.
2. Select the “Create Hex Grid” option from the main menu.
3. Input the desired parameters:
   • Choose the municipality you want to analyze.
   • Specify grid size and projection preferences.
4. Click “Generate” to create your hexagonal grid.
5. Save your output file for further analysis or visualization.

⚙️ Supporting Data Formats

• Output formats: GeoJSON, CSV, and Shapefile
• Compatibility with other data visualization tools (e.g., QGIS, Tableau)

🗄️ Troubleshooting & Support

If you encounter issues, check these common problems:

• Problem: The application won’t start.

  • Solution: Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements.

• Problem: Errors during installation.

  • Solution: Try re-downloading the installer and ensure you have sufficient disk space.

For further help, consider checking the FAQ section on our GitHub Issues page.

📣 Community and Contribution

We welcome contributions to locais-nova-access. If you have ideas for features or have found issues, please submit a pull request or open an issue on GitHub. You can help improve this tool for everyone.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use, modify, and share this application.

For more detailed information, please check the full documentation on the GitHub Repository.