Learning QGIS - Third Edition

Table of contents

1. Learning QGIS Third Edition
   1. Table of Contents
   2. Learning QGIS Third Edition
   3. Credits
   4. About the Author
   5. About the Reviewer
   6. www.PacktPub.com
      1. eBooks, discount offers, and more
         1. Why subscribe?
   7. Preface
      1. What this book covers
      2. What you need for this book
      3. Who this book is for
      4. Conventions
      5. Reader feedback
      6. Customer support
         1. Downloading the example code
         2. Downloading the color images of this book
         3. Errata
         4. Piracy
         5. Questions
   8. 1. Getting Started with QGIS
      1. Installing QGIS
         1. Installing QGIS on Windows
         2. Installing on Ubuntu
      2. Running QGIS for the first time
      3. Introducing the QGIS user interface
      4. Finding help and reporting issues
      5. Summary
   9. 2. Viewing Spatial Data
      1. Loading vector data from files
      2. Dealing with coordinate reference systems
      3. Loading raster files
         1. Georeferencing raster maps
      4. Loading data from databases
      5. Loading data from OGC web services
      6. Styling raster layers
      7. Styling vector layers
         1. Creating point styles – an example of an airport style
         2. Creating line styles – an example of river or road styles
         3. Creating polygon styles – an example of a landmass style
      8. Loading background maps
      9. Dealing with project files
      10. Summary
   10. 3. Data Creation and Editing
       1. Creating new vector layers
       2. Working with feature selection tools
          1. Selecting features with the mouse
          2. Selecting features with expressions
          3. Selecting features using spatial queries
       3. Editing vector geometries
          1. Using basic digitizing tools
          2. Using advanced digitizing tools
          3. Using snapping to enable topologically correct editing
       4. Using measuring tools
       5. Editing attributes
          1. Editing attributes in the attribute table
          2. Editing attributes in the feature form
             1. Creating a feature form using autogenerate
             2. Designing a feature form using drag and drop designer
             3. Designing a feature form using a .ui file
          3. Calculating new attribute values
       6. Reprojecting and converting vector and raster data
       7. Joining tabular data
          1. Setting up a join in Layer Properties
          2. Checking join results in the attribute table
       8. Using temporary scratch layers
       9. Checking for topological errors and fixing them
          1. Finding errors with the Topology Checker
          2. Fixing invalid geometry errors
       10. Adding data to spatial databases
       11. Summary
   11. 4. Spatial Analysis
       1. Analyzing raster data
          1. Clipping rasters
          2. Analyzing elevation/terrain data
          3. Using the raster calculator
       2. Combining raster and vector data
          1. Converting between rasters and vectors
          2. Accessing raster and vector layer statistics
          3. Computing zonal statistics
          4. Creating a heatmap from points
       3. Vector and raster analysis with Processing
          1. Finding nearest neighbors
          2. Converting between points, lines, and polygons
          3. Identifying features in the proximity of other features
          4. Sampling a raster at point locations
          5. Mapping density with hexagonal grids
          6. Calculating area shares within a region
          7. Batch-processing multiple datasets
          8. Automated geoprocessing with the graphical modeler
          9. Documenting and sharing models
       4. Leveraging the power of spatial databases
          1. Selecting by location in SpatiaLite
          2. Aggregating data in SpatiaLite
       5. Summary
   12. 5. Creating Great Maps
       1. Advanced vector styling
          1. Creating a graduated style
          2. Creating and using color ramps
          3. Using categorized styles for nominal data
          4. Creating a rule-based style for road layers
          5. Creating data-defined symbology
          6. Creating a dynamic heatmap style
          7. Creating a 2.5D style
          8. Adding live layer effects
          9. Working with different styles
       2. Labeling
          1. Customizing label text styles
          2. Controlling label formatting
          3. Configuring label buffers, background, and shadows
          4. Controlling label placement
             1. Configuring point labels
             2. Configuring line labels
             3. Configuring polygon labels
          5. Placing labels manually
          6. Controlling label rendering
       3. Designing print maps
          1. Creating a basic map
             1. Adding a scalebar
             2. Adding a North arrow image
          2. Adding a legend
          3. Adding explanatory text to the map
          4. Adding map grids and frames
          5. Creating overview maps
          6. Adding more details with attribute tables and HTML frames
          7. Creating a map series using the Atlas feature
       4. Presenting your maps online
          1. Exporting a web map
          2. Creating map tiles
          3. Exporting a 3D web map
       5. Summary
   13. 6. Extending QGIS with Python
       1. Adding functionality using actions
          1. Configuring your first Python action
          2. Opening files using actions
          3. Opening a web browser using actions
       2. Getting to know the Python Console
          1. Loading and exploring datasets
          2. Styling layers
          3. Filtering data
          4. Creating a memory layer
          5. Exporting map images
       3. Creating custom geoprocessing scripts using Python
          1. Writing your first Processing script
          2. Writing a script with vector layer output
          3. Visualizing the script progress
       4. Developing your first plugin
          1. Creating the plugin template with Plugin Builder
          2. Customizing the plugin GUI
          3. Implementing plugin functionality
          4. Creating a custom map tool
       5. Summary
   14. Index