Sample Points Generator

The Sample Points Generator allows the user to create random points inside an specific area.

TerraAmazon has two algorithms to create this random points:

Random: Create random points inside an area.

Stratified: Create random points inside a geometry. Each group of points inside a geometry receives classification.

It is accessible through:

PROCESSING → SPATIAL ANALYSIS → SAMPLE POINTS GENERATOR


Input Information:

Generator Type: Select the type of generator to create the sample points (random or stratified).

Layer Area: Select the input layer to define the area to create the sample points.

Parameters:

Class Reference Attribute: Attribute from input data that identifies each class.

Number of points per class: The number of points in each class.

Proportional to class area: The number of points in each class varies in relation to the size of your area.

Output Information:

Repository: Select one type of repository by clicking on the button to save the output layer as a file or on the button to save it in the database.

Layer Name: Defines the name to create the output layer.

Click on the OK button and then the sample points will be generated.