In this chapter, we will first create some new vector layers and explain how to select features and take measurements. We will then continue with editing feature geometries and attributes. After that, we will reproject vector and raster data and convert between different file formats. We will also discuss how to join data from text files and spreadsheets to our spatial data and how to use temporary scratch layers for quick editing work. Moreover, we will take a look at common geometry topology issues and how to detect and fix them, before we end this chapter on how to add data to spatial databases.
Learning QGIS - Third Edition
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Overview of this book
QGIS is a user-friendly open source geographic information system (GIS) that runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and Windows. The popularity of open source geographic information systems and QGIS in particular has been growing rapidly over the last few years.
Learning QGIS Third Edition is a practical, hands-on guide updated for QGIS 2.14 that provides you with clear, step-by-step exercises to help you apply your GIS knowledge to QGIS. Through clear, practical exercises, this book will introduce you to working with QGIS quickly and painlessly.
This book takes you from installing and configuring QGIS to handling spatial data to creating great maps. You will learn how to load and visualize existing spatial
data and create data from scratch. You will get to know important plugins, perform common geoprocessing and spatial analysis tasks and automate them with Processing.
We will cover how to achieve great cartographic output and print maps. Finally, you will learn how to extend QGIS using Python and even create your own plugin.
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Table of Contents (13 chapters)
Learning QGIS Third Edition
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewer
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Preface
Free Chapter
Getting Started with QGIS
Viewing Spatial Data
Data Creation and Editing
Spatial Analysis
Creating Great Maps
Extending QGIS with Python
Index
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