A tutorial in using QGIS http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial/ Welcome to this tutorial on Using QGIS and CARTO. This tutorial is owned by Nik Lomax. See my personal web page here for more information about me. Agenda If you have never used QGIS or you want to get back up to speed with using the software, start with exercises... Tue, 06 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-09-06-Welcome/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-09-06-Welcome/ Download the data folder to your Local Drive To carry out the exercises today you will need some data. Obtain a copy of the data now from the resources tab of https://niklomax.github.io (at the top right of this page). Extract (unzip) this folder and put it somewhere in your directory... Mon, 29 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-29-exercise-1/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-29-exercise-1/ An Introduction to the QGIS Desktop In this exercise you will: Add data to the QGIS software Work with map layers Navigate around the map using functions on the Tools toolbar Identify features on the map Dock and undock toolbars Add extra toolbars to the QGIS Desktop. Add Data to... Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-28-exercise-2/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-28-exercise-2/ Mapping with QGIS This exercise will show you how to make different kinds of maps in QGIS along with a few extra features. In particular, you will be able to: Create a symbol map Create a choropleth map Label a map Create a heat map Save and retrieve a bookmark... Sat, 27 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-27-exercise-3/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-27-exercise-3/ Using Print Composer in QGIS This exercise will show you how to turn your maps into cartographic outputs. In particular you will be able to: Move between the Print Composer and Data Views Manipulate the maps using Print Composer Add map elements such as a title, north arrow, scale bar,... Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-26-exercise-4/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-26-exercise-4/ CARTO (formerly CartoDB) is an open platform for creating data visualisation on the web. The CARTO map academy The CARTO user guide is excellent and there is no better place to start than with the CARTO map academy. Head over to the beginners course at the CARTO map academy https://carto.com/academy/courses/beginners-course/... Thu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-25-Exercise-5/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-25-Exercise-5/ Install the CARTO plugin Click on the Plugins Menu > manage and install plugins. Search for CartoDB and install. (note CARTO has recently rebranded and was originally called CartoDB). Connect QGIS to your CARTO account Once the plugin is installed, you will see a new option in the toolbar at... Wed, 24 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700 http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-24-Exercise-6/ http://niklomax.github.io/QGISTutorial//2016-08-24-Exercise-6/