QGIS

Introduction

QGIS is a free, open-source, cross-platform Geographic Information System (GIS). Geographic Information Systems can be used to access a wide range of geo-spatial data. Examples relevant to the built environment include cadastral datasets, road networks and land use maps. Free GIS data is available from a variety of sources.

The latest version of QGIS can be downloaded from: https://qgis.org/en/site/.

Basic tutorials

• QGIS installation
• Overview of QGIS interface
• Installing plugins
• Adding layers
• Changing layer symbology
• Creating vector data
• Working with attribute data
• Coordinate reference systems
• Creating spatial bookmarks
• Exporting layers

Importing / loading data

• Useful Datasets
• Importing .CSV data using QGIS
• Importing GeoJSON files to QGIS
• Adding WMS/WFS connections
• Importing OpenStreetMap data

Exporting data

• QGIS to Rhino
• QGIS to Adobe Illustrator
• QGIS export as .tiff

Example applications

• Calculating building height from 3D BAG

Useful links

• Tutorials and tips: https://www.qgistutorials.com/en/
• QGIS documentation / training manual: https://docs.qgis.org/3.10/en/docs/training_manual/index.html
• Useful Youtube links