What to do with the downloaded data

Below are links to a number of online resources that explain how to use Lidar data in QGIS and ArcGIS:

• Using the ASCII data in QGIS: http://geophyswithsnuffler.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/processing-uk-environment-agency-lidar.html
• QGIS Lidar training materials (free): http://www.pushingthesensors.com/teaching-materials/
• Using Point Cloud data in ArcGIS: http://communityhub.esriuk.com/geoxchange/2016/5/12/using-the-environment-agency-lidar-point-cloud-data-with-the-arcgis-platform

Generic information on how to use data downloaded through Digimap can be found in the following topics in the GIS help pages.

Using data with ArcGIS

• Viewing data
• Applying symbology
• Using ArcCatalog
• Merging Grids
• Clipping data
• Applying style files

Using data with MapInfo

• Viewing MapInfo table (TAB) data
• Importing MIF/MID data
• Creating a legend

Using data with QGIS

• Viewing data
• Applying style files
• Defining coordinate system