[GIS] How to import UK Environment Agency Lidar data (.asc) into QGIS

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I have downloaded Lidar data from the UK Environment Agency as ESRI ASCII files but being a complete novice as far as GIS is concerned I do not know how to view them. Quantum GIS was recommended to me so I have installed this. Any help gratefully received.

Best Answer

You can open directly the asc file in QGIS (Add Raster File):

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After that the asc file appears gray:

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But if you choose pseudo-colors in the styles (properties of the layer)

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The result is

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