![]() Now you have your first map layer in your project. This first time import ESRI’s Shaded Relief plugin. Now open the QuickMapServices plugin you just installed ( Web –> QuickMapServices) to view all the available base maps to import into your QGIS project. Note: The QuickMapServices plugin used to be called the Open Layers plugin Start for the word “Quick” in the SEARCH box to find the plugin “QuickMapServices.” The instructions below explain how to import these base maps.įrom the main menu click Plugins -> Manage and Install Plugins QGIS offers a plugin or add-on that allows you to use a variety of global and regional base maps. In most cases, you will want to begin with a base map. In GIS, you may overlay a wide variety of different spatial layers from transportation networks to towns, and political and administrative borders. If its says EPSG:3857 then you have correctly set the projection as Pseudo-Mercator. At the end you will also see the curent CRS. There you will find some useful information (the current coordinate of your mouse, the scale, the degree of magnification and rotation, etc.). Now from the main QGIS window look at the information bar along the bottom right of the screen. To check the CRS close the Project Properties window. Now select the “WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator” CRS. The default CRS is probably “WGS 1984.” To change it to Pseudo-Mercator type in “pseudo” in the filter bar. Identify what the current Coordinate Reference system (CRS) is by looking at the “Selected CRS” box. Select the CRS tab in the Project Properties window. In QGIS, click on the Project menu and then select Properties. ![]() In a subsequent lesson we will choose a more apt projection for looking at particular regions of the world. To view some global maps we will begin by using the “Pseudo-Mercator” projection as most web server maps we will import into QGIS use pseudo-Mercator as their default projections. When starting a project in QGIS it is important to decide on a projection system before beginning. ![]() ![]() Save the project, giving it a name like “Americas”. Once QGIS is installed, open it and open a new project. For more help on the installation process see The Programming Historian’s tutorial (review the section on installation). Lessons on QGIS from The Programming Historianĭownload and install QGIS.498 Home Syllabus Schedule Mikecz Home Tutorials Key Resources ![]()
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