Learn how to use QGIS to take your cartographic products to the highest level. With step-by-step instructions for creating the most modern print map designs seen in any instructional materials to-date, this book covers everything from basic styling and labeling to advanced techniques like illuminated contours and dynamic masking. See how QGIS is rapidly surpassing the cartographic capabilities of any other geoware available today with its data-driven overrides, flexible expression functions, multitudinous color tools, blend modes, and atlasing capabilities. All example data and project files are included. Written by two of the leading experts in the realm of open source mapping, Anita Graser and Gretchen N. Peterson are experienced authors who pour their wealth of knowledge into the book. To get the most from the book, you'll need QGIS 2.14 LTR and a basic working knowledge of QGIS. Get ready to bump up your mapping experience!

QGIS Map Design

Computers & Technology

Graser, Anita

Peterson, Gretchen N.

Programming

Locate Press

Learn how to use QGIS 3 to take your cartographic products to the highest level.
QGIS 3.4 opens up exciting new possibilities for creating beautiful and compelling maps!
Building on the first edition, the authors take you step-by-step through the process of using the latest map design tools and techniques in QGIS 3. With numerous new map designs and completely overhauled workflows, this second edition brings you up to speed with current cartographic technology and trends.
See how QGIS continues to surpass the cartographic capabilities of other geoware available today with its data-driven overrides, flexible expression functions, multitudinous color tools, blend modes, and atlasing capabilities. A prior familiarity with basic QGIS capabilities is assumed. All example data and project files are included.
Written by two of the leading experts in the realm of open source mapping, Anita and Gretchen are experienced authors who pour their wealth of knowledge into the book.
Get ready to launch into the next generation of map design!

Software

Geocomputation with Python (Chapman & Hall/CRC The Python Series)

Dorman, Michael

Lovelace, Robin

Nowosad, Jakub

Travel

Chapman and Hall/CRC

This book takes you through every stage you need to create superb maps using QGIS 2.0 - from installation on your favorite OS to data editing and spatial analysis right through to designing your print maps. Overview <ul>
<li>Load and visualize vector and raster data</li> <li>Create and edit spatial data and perform spatial analysis</li> <li>Construct great maps and print them</li> </ul>
In Detail QGIS is a user friendly open source geographic information system (GIS) that runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, and Windows. The popularity of open source geographic information systems and QGIS in particular has been growing rapidly over the last few years. More and more companies and institutions are adopting QGIS and even switching to QGIS as their main GIS. Learning QGIS is a practical, hands-on guide that provides you with clear, step-by-step exercises that will help you to apply your GIS knowledge to QGIS. Containing a number of clear, practical exercises, this book will introduce you to working with QGIS, quickly and painlessly. If you want to take advantage of the wide range of functionalities that QGIS offers, then this is the book for you. This book takes you from installing and configuring QGIS, through handling spatial data to creating great maps. You will learn how to load and visualize existing spatial data and how to create data from scratch. You will perform common geoprocessing and spatial analysis tasks and automate them. We will cover how to achieve great cartographic output and print maps. You will learn everything you need to know to handle spatial data management, processing, and visualization tasks in QGIS. What you will learn from this book <ul>
<li>Installing QGIS</li> <li>Getting comfortable with the QGIS user interface</li> <li>Loading vector and raster data from files, databases, and web services</li> <li>Creating, editing, and visualizing spatial data</li> <li>Performing geoprocessing tasks</li> <li>Automating geoprocessing and spatial analysis tasks</li> <li>Creating advanced cartographic output</li> <li>Designing great print maps</li> </ul>
Approach A short book with a lot of hands-on examples to help you learn in a practical way. Who this book is written for This book is great for users, developers, and consultants who know the basic functions and processes of a GIS but want to know how to use QGIS to achieve the results they are used to a full-fledged GIS.

Learning QGIS 2.0

Packt Publishing

Use QGIS to create great maps and perform all the geoprocessing tasks you needAbout This Book<ul>
<li>Load, visualize, and edit vector and raster data </li>
<li>Create professional maps and applications to present geospatial data </li>
<li>A concise guide, packed with detailed real-world examples to get you started with QGIS</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is For This book is great for users, developers, and consultants who know the basic functions and processes of GIS but want to learn to use QGIS to analyze geospatial data and create rich mapping applications. If you want to take advantage of the wide range of functionalities that QGIS offers, then this is the book for you. What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Install QGIS and get familiar with the user interface</li> <li>Load vector and raster data from files, databases, and web services</li> <li>Create, visualize, and edit spatial data</li> <li>Perform geoprocessing tasks and automate them</li> <li>Create advanced cartographic outputs</li> <li>Design great print maps</li> <li>Expand QGIS using Python</li> </ul>In DetailThe popularity of open source geographic information systems, and QGIS in particular, has been growing rapidly over the last years. Highly configurable programmable environments are often preferable for those who need to be able to precisely reproduce and distribute their work. QGIS is the best and most user friendly GIS tool in the free and open source software (FOSS) community. Learning QGIS Second Edition helps you ensure that your project is a success. It ensures that the first impression of your project is a great impression! QGIS is the most preferred open source GIS and a viable alternative to proprietary software, ArcGIS. It runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows and Android, and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities.
This book will introduce you to QGIS 2.6 geospatial data analysis and you'll learn how to build geospatial apps. It allows you to understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps. The book starts with installing and configuring QGIS. You will learn to load and visualize existing spatial data and perform common geoprocessing and spatial analysis tasks to automate them. You will then acquire the skills you need to achieve great cartographic output and print maps. Finally, you will extend QGIS by creating your own plugin using Python.

Learning QGIS - Second Edition

Computer Science

The latest guide to using QGIS 2.14 to create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with easeKey Features<ul>
<li>Learn how to work with various data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide.</li>
<li>Give a touch of professionalism to your maps both for functionality and look and feel with the help of this practical guide.</li>
<li>A progressive hands-on guide that builds on a geo-spatial data and adds more reactive maps by using geometry tools.</li>
</ul>Book DescriptionQGIS is a user-friendly open source geographic information system (GIS) that runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OS X, and Windows. The popularity of open source geographic information systems and QGIS in particular has been growing rapidly over the last few years.
Learning QGIS Third Edition is a practical, hands-on guide updated for QGIS 2.14 that provides you with clear, step-by-step exercises to help you apply your GIS knowledge to QGIS. Through clear, practical exercises, this book will introduce you to working with QGIS quickly and painlessly.
This book takes you from installing and configuring QGIS to handling spatial data to creating great maps. You will learn how to load and visualize existing spatial data and create data from scratch. You will get to know important plugins, perform common geoprocessing and spatial analysis tasks and automate them with Processing.
We will cover how to achieve great cartographic output and print maps. Finally, you will learn how to extend QGIS using Python and even create your own plugin.What you will learn<ul>
<li>Install QGIS and get familiar with the user interface</li>
<li>Load vector and raster data from files, databases, and web services</li>
<li>Create, visualize, and edit spatial data</li>
<li>Perform geoprocessing tasks and automate them</li>
<li>Create advanced cartographic outputs</li>
<li>Design great print maps</li>
<li>Expand QGIS using Python</li>
</ul>Table of Contents<ol>
<li>Getting Started with QGIS</li>
<li>Viewing Spatial Data</li>
<li>Data Creation and Editing</li>
<li>Spatial Analysis</li>
<li>Creating Great Maps</li>
<li>Extending QGIS with Python</li>
</ol>

Learning QGIS: Create great maps and perform geoprocessing tasks with ease, 3rd Edition

Master data management, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques in QGIS and become a GIS power userAbout This Book<ul>
<li>Learn how to work with various types of data and create beautiful maps using this easy-to-follow guide</li>
<li>Give a touch of professionalism to your maps, both for functionality and look and feel, with the help of this practical guide</li>
<li>This progressive, hands-on guide builds on a geo-spatial data and adds more reactive maps using geometry tools.</li>
</ul>Who This Book Is ForIf you are a user, developer, or consultant and want to know how to use QGIS to achieve the results you are used to from other types of GIS, then this learning path is for you. You are expected to be comfortable with core GIS concepts. This Learning Path will make you an expert with QGIS by showing you how to develop more complex, layered map applications. It will launch you to the next level of GIS users.What You Will Learn<ul>
<li>Create your first map by styling both vector and raster layers from different data sources</li>
<li>Use parameters such as precipitation, relative humidity, and temperature to predict the vulnerability of fields and crops to mildew</li>
<li>Re-project vector and raster data and see how to convert between different style formats</li>
<li>Use a mix of web services to provide a collaborative data system</li>
<li>Use raster analysis and a model automation tool to model the physical conditions for hydrological analysis</li>
<li>Get the most out of the cartographic tools to in QGIS to reveal the advanced tips and tricks of cartography</li>
</ul>In DetailThe first module Learning QGIS, Third edition covers the installation and configuration of QGIS. You'll become a master in data creation and editing, and creating great maps. By the end of this module, you'll be able to extend QGIS with Python, getting in-depth with developing custom tools for the Processing Toolbox.
The second module QGIS Blueprints gives you an overview of the application types and the technical aspects along with few examples from the digital humanities. After estimating unknown values using interpolation methods and demonstrating visualization and analytical techniques, the module ends by creating an editable and data-rich map for the discovery of community information.
The third module QGIS 2 Cookbook covers data input and output with special instructions for trickier formats. Later, we dive into exploring data, data management, and preprocessing steps to cut your data to just the important areas. At the end of this module, you will dive into the methods for analyzing routes and networks, and learn how to take QGIS beyond the out-of-the-box features with plug-ins, customization, and add-on tools.
This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products:
<ul>
<li>Learning QGIS, Third Edition by Anita Graser</li>
<li>QGIS Blueprints by Ben Mearns</li>
<li>QGIS 2 Cookbook by Alex Mandel, Victor Olaya Ferrero, Anita Graser, Alexander Bruy</li>
</ul>Style and approachThis Learning Path will get you up and running with QGIS. We start off with an introduction to QGIS and create maps and plugins. Then, we will guide you through Blueprints for geographic web applications, each of which will teach you a different feature by boiling down a complex workflow into steps you can follow. Finally, you'll turn your attention to becoming a QGIS power user and master data management, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques of QGIS.

QGIS: Becoming a GIS Power User

Mandel, Alex

Bruy, Alexander

Mearns, Ben

Ferrero, Victor Olaya

Programming Languages

Learn to view, edit and analyse geospatial data using QGIS and Python 3 Key Features <ul>
<li>Leverage the power of QGIS to add professionalism to your maps </li> <li>Explore and work with the newly released features like Python 3, GeoPackage, 3D views, Print layouts in QGIS 3.4 </li> <li>Build your own plugins and customize maps using QT designer</li>
</ul> Book Description QGIS 3.4 is the first LTR (long term release) of QGIS version 3. This is a giant leap forward for the project with tons of new features and impactful changes. Learn QGIS is fully updated for QGIS 3.4, covering its processing engine update, Python 3 de-facto coding environment, and the GeoPackage format. This book will help you get started on your QGIS journey, guiding you to develop your own processing pathway. You will explore the user interface, loading your data, editing, and then creating data. QGIS often surprises new users with its mapping capabilities; you will discover how easily you can style and create your first map. But that's not all! In the final part of the book, you'll learn about spatial analysis and the powerful tools in QGIS, and conclude by looking at Python processing options. By the end of the book, you will have become proficient in geospatial analysis using QGIS and Python. What you will learn <ul>
<li>Explore various ways to load data into QGIS </li> <li>Understand how to style data and present it in a map </li> <li>Create maps and explore ways to expand them </li> <li>Get acquainted with the new processing toolbox in QGIS 3.4 </li> <li>Manipulate your geospatial data and gain quality insights </li> <li>Understand how to customize QGIS 3.4 </li> <li>Work with QGIS 3.4 in 3D</li>
</ul> Who this book is for If you are a developer or consultant familiar with the basic functions and processes of GIS and want to learn how to use QGIS to analyze geospatial data and create rich mapping applications, this book is for you. You'll also find this book useful if you're new to QGIS and wish to grasp its fundamentalsTable of Contents <ol>
<li>Where do I start?</li> <li>Data Creation and Editing</li> <li>Visualizing data</li> <li>Creating Great Maps</li> <li>Running geospatial queries on data</li> <li>Extending and customizing QGIS 3</li>
</ol>

Learn QGIS: Your step-by-step guide to the fundamental of QGIS 3.4, 4th Edition

Cutts, Andrew

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