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GIS coding for automation | Python & Global Mapper Scripting

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Jun 5, 2025
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One of the most valuable features in Global Mapper Pro is the Script Builder and Editor, which many businesses use to streamline their spatial workflows. Explore premium Python & Global Mapper GIS courses online: https://training.bluemarblegeo.com/ We dive into more about programming for GIS in this blog: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/blog/monitor-track-and-record-geospatial-housing-data-with-python-and-json-files/ ⚡Watch videos on our website: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/video-collection/ ⚡ Check out Global Mapper Pro: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/global-mapper-pro/ ⚡ Self-Paced GIS Courses in the Online Classroom: https://training.bluemarblegeo.com/ ⚡ Check out our podcast: https://www.bluemarblegeo.com/feed/podcast/geotalks/ ⚡ Newsletter: https://go.bluemarblegeo.com/subscribe Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-marble-geographics/ Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemarblegeo/?hl=en Join our user forum: https://www.globalmapperforum.com/ Timestamps: [00:00] - Intro [00:20] - GIS coding in Global Mapper (overview) [00:41] - GIS coding workflow objectives [01:04] - Tip: Open the Script Builder [01:45] - How to automate a workflow with scripting [02:10] - Identify how survey bounds match physical bounds in lidar [03:04] - Create a Digital Terrain Model (DTM) [03:48] - Generate contours in an area of interest [05:15] - Script commands & parameters so far [05:38] - Export terrain & contour layers [06:20] - Convert to Python in the Script Editor [07:40] - How to finalize the script in Python [08:12] - Results of the automation [08:34] - How to finalize it in the Global Mapper script [08:47] - Wrap-up [09:06] - Outro

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