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Learn QGIS - Fourth Edition

By : Andrew Cutts, Anita Graser
Book Image

Learn QGIS - Fourth Edition

By: Andrew Cutts, Anita Graser

Overview of this book

QGIS 3.4 is the first LTR (long term release) of QGIS version 3. This is a giant leap forward for the project with tons of new features and impactful changes. Learn QGIS is fully updated for QGIS 3.4, covering its processing engine update, Python 3 de-facto coding environment, and the GeoPackage format. This book will help you get started on your QGIS journey, guiding you to develop your own processing pathway. You will explore the user interface, loading your data, editing, and then creating data. QGIS often surprises new users with its mapping capabilities; you will discover how easily you can style and create your first map. But that’s not all! In the final part of the book, you’ll learn about spatial analysis and the powerful tools in QGIS, and conclude by looking at Python processing options. By the end of the book, you will have become proficient in geospatial analysis using QGIS and Python.
Table of Contents (8 chapters)

Processing toolbox

The processing toolbox in QGIS 3.4 is accessed from Processing | Toolbox. In this chapter, we will utilize many tools via the processing toolbox. This has a fast search feature, which is the easiest method for finding a tool. If you are familiar with older versions of QGIS, you will still find many of the tools in the locations or menus where they were previously available. Many plugins often become core functions in QGIS. If you cannot find the plugin, try searching the toolbox first.Alternatively you can also search for tools in the information toolbar.