QGIS
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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
Example applications
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