Tute SAGA M01 Create Projection

Introduction

This page describes the process of creating a new "Shapes" layer in SAGA. We will define the projection of this table and this will be used to set the GIS coordinate system (projection) of the TUFLOW model.

Method

1. Using the menus navigate to Modules >> Shapes >> Construction >> Create New Shapes Layer.

Create a new Shapes Layer
2. Under the Name field set this to Projection. Leave the remaining options as the defaults.

New Shapes Layer Dialogue

A new shape layer called projection should have been created, this should be visible in the Data tab of the workspace.


Newly Created Projection Shape Layer

The next step is to define the projection of this shapes file.

3. In the menus select Modules >> Projection >> Set Coordinate Reference System.
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