Learning QGIS
2h 57mBeginner2019-10-25
Authors
Gordon Luckett
President of Arrow Geomatics, Inc.
Course details
Enrich your GIS data and make more effective maps with QGIS. Gordon Luckett shows how to get QGIS up and running on your computer and create both 2D and 3D maps with vector and raster data. Plus, learn how to stylize maps, get more insights from data with overlays and heat maps, and publish results with powerful Python-driven plugins for QGIS.
Learning objectives
Explore how to add WFS layers from a server.
Identify what format WMS typically delivers images in.
Explore the navigation within a 3D Map window.
State which layer properties tab allows you to edit the line layers of a shapefile.
List the labels tab that should be selected to edit the visibility of vector data labels at certain scales.
Identify how to use Python and the OpenLayers plugin within QGIS.
Learning objectives
Explore how to add WFS layers from a server.
Identify what format WMS typically delivers images in.
Explore the navigation within a 3D Map window.
State which layer properties tab allows you to edit the line layers of a shapefile.
List the labels tab that should be selected to edit the visibility of vector data labels at certain scales.
Identify how to use Python and the OpenLayers plugin within QGIS.
Skills covered
QGISGISAECLearningData ScienceOpen Source
Concepts
Introduction
- Exploring the powerful world of QGIS
Understanding and Installing QGIS
- Installing QGIS
- Understanding the types of QGIS installs
- Overview of QGIS features, part 1
- Overview of QGIS features, part 2
Vector Data with QGIS
- Types of vector data in QGIS
- Add shapefiles to QGIS
- Add WFS data to QGIS
Raster Data with QGIS
- Types of raster data in QGIS
- Add ECW data
- Add WMS data
- Add DEM data
- Creating contour lines from DEM
3D Maps
- Creating 3D maps
- 3D configuration and elevation
- 3D animations
Styling Data
- Point layers
- Polyline layers
- Polygon layers
- Thematic layers, part 1
- Thematic layers, part 2
- DEM layers
Labeling Features
- Label vector data, part 1
- Label vector data, part 2
Changing Default Properties
- Project properties, part 1
- Project properties, part 2
Printing with Print Layout
- Adding maps
- Adding elements
Creating New Data
- Creating new vector vata
- Exporting layers to shapefiles
- Adding data from Excel (CSV)
- Editing existing data
Using Advanced Tools
- Overlay two vector layers
- Create a heatmap from points
- Create centroids from polygons
Using Plugins
- Adding and using Street View plugin
- Adding and using qgis2web plugin
Python in QGIS
- Using the Python Console
- Create a Python script
Conclusion
- Next steps