5. Module: Creating Vector Data

Creating maps using existing data is just the beginning. In this module, you’ll learn how to modify existing vector data and create new datasets entirely.

• 5.1. Lesson: Creating a New Vector Dataset
  • 5.1.1. Follow Along: The Layer Creation Dialog
  • 5.1.2. Follow Along: Data Sources
  • 5.1.3. Try Yourself Digitizing Polygons
  • 5.1.4. Follow Along: Using Vertex Editor Table
  • 5.1.5. Try Yourself Digitizing Lines
  • 5.1.6. In Conclusion
  • 5.1.7. What’s Next?
• 5.2. Lesson: Feature Topology
  • 5.2.1. Follow Along: Snapping
  • 5.2.2. Follow Along: Correct Topological Features
  • 5.2.3. Follow Along: Tool: Simplify Feature
  • 5.2.4. Try Yourself Tool: Add Ring
  • 5.2.5. Try Yourself Tool: Add Part
  • 5.2.6. Follow Along: Tool: Reshape Features
  • 5.2.7. Try Yourself Tool: Split Features
  • 5.2.8. Try Yourself Tool: Merge Features
  • 5.2.9. In Conclusion
  • 5.2.10. What’s Next?
• 5.3. Lesson: Forms
  • 5.3.1. Follow Along: Using QGIS’ Form Design Functionality
  • 5.3.2. Try Yourself Using the Form to Edit Values
  • 5.3.3. Follow Along: Setting Form Field Types
  • 5.3.4. Try Yourself
  • 5.3.5. Try Yourself Creating Test Data
  • 5.3.6. Follow Along: Creating a New Form
  • 5.3.7. Follow Along: Associating the Form with Your Layer
  • 5.3.8. In Conclusion
  • 5.3.9. Further Reading
  • 5.3.10. What’s Next?
• 5.4. Lesson: Actions
  • 5.4.1. Follow Along: Add a Field for Images
  • 5.4.2. Follow Along: Creating an Action
  • 5.4.3. Follow Along: Searching the Internet
  • 5.4.4. Follow Along: Open a Webpage Directly in QGIS
  • 5.4.5. In Conclusion
  • 5.4.6. What’s Next?