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What action should be taken to stop measuring a distance on the map?

  • Click the right mouse button (correct)
  • Press the 'Escape' key
  • Close the measure window
  • Click the left mouse button

Which units can be used to measure distances while using the measure tool?

  • Grams, Miles, Kilometers
  • Kilometers, Nautical miles, Degrees
  • Nautical miles, Centimeters, Feet (correct)
  • Inches, Meters, Yards

How can you copy all line measurements at once?

  • Click the right mouse button on the measurements
  • Select the measurements and press 'Ctrl + C'
  • Click the 'Copy All' button in the measure window (correct)
  • Use the context menu and select 'Copy All'

What feature does the Info section in the dialog provide?

<p>Explanation of calculations based on CRS settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be done to measure the area using the measure tool?

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Which of the following units is NOT applicable when measuring area?

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When measuring bearings, how does the cursor appear?

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What must be activated in the Map Navigation Toolbar to use the pan function?

<p>Pan button (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be used to add a geometryless feature to a layer?

<p>Add Record button (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT required when digitizing point features?

<p>Add additional points manually (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool allows for automatic tracing while digitizing features?

<p>Advanced Digitizing Toolbar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to finish entering the geometry of a feature after adding points?

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Which feature can be digitized using the snapping options?

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How can you revert the last node added during digitization?

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Which of the following statements about the digitization process is true?

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What is the primary purpose of the snapping options in the digitizing process?

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What happens to unselected vertices when the snap-to-grid option is enabled?

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What function does the Vertex Editor panel serve when using the vertex tool?

<p>It lists all vertices and their coordinates for a selected feature. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when you copy a line feature and paste it in a polygon layer in QGIS?

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Which statement correctly describes the exclusive editing feature when using the vertex tool?

<p>Only the selected feature can be edited, disabling others. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are copied features represented when pasted to external applications?

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What is the advantage of topological editing when turned on?

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What can you do with the Type case option in the Formatting tab?

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Which option is NOT available under the Type case settings?

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What kind of data does the WKT format represent?

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What feature allows you to set text orientation in the Formatting tab?

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What is the result of changing a coordinate in the Vertex Editor panel?

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How can you change the space between letters in your text formatting?

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What happens when you select 'Force first letter to capital' in the Type case?

<p>Only the first letter of each word is capitalized (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which button would you press to save a new text format to the style database?

<p>Save format… (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following functions does the Enable kerning option provide?

<p>Changes letter spacing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of items can be selected in the widget at the bottom of the tab?

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What is the purpose of the Simplify Feature tool?

<p>To reduce the complexity of geometries by decreasing the number of vertices. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT available for simplifying geometry?

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What does a higher tolerance value in simplification imply?

<p>More vertices can be deleted. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of simplifying geometries, what does the Smooth option do?

<p>It replaces existing vertices with two new vertices for each segment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the settings used in the Simplify Feature tool when leaving a project?

<p>They are saved and can be reused in future sessions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indication is provided regarding the expected geometry before applying modifications?

<p>The expected geometry is displayed in rubberband color over the existing one. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the Reshape Features tool?

<p>It replaces the line part from the first to the last intersection with the original line. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the expected geometry does not meet your needs?

<p>Right-click in the map canvas or press 'Cancel' to abort the operation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using callouts on a map?

<p>To connect labels to features with dynamic lines. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a style of connector available for callouts?

<p>Flowing lines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of a curved line callout can be defined?

<p>The percentage of curvature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option determines how the connection line for a curved callout is oriented?

<p>Orientation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Minimum length setting control for callout lines?

<p>The shortest distance allowed for callout lines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would you check the option to Draw lines to all feature parts?

<p>When features have multiple distinct parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature could directly influence the visual representation of a callout's connector line?

<p>Layer effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the Label anchor point serve in callout settings?

<p>It specifies where the connector line joins the label text. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Measure Line

Tool to measure distances between points on a map.

Measure Area

Tool to measure areas on a map.

Measure Bearing

Tool to measure angles between two points on a map.

Measure Angle

Tool to measure angles on a map.

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Copy All Button

Copies all line measurements to clipboard.

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Measurement Units

Options to change units of measurement (e.g., meters, kilometers).

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Stop Measuring

Action to end a measurement.

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Pan Button

Button in the navigation toolbar for moving the map.

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Adding Features

Adding new features to a layer, using specific tools depending on the layer type (points, lines, polygons).

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Adding Record

Adding a feature without defining its spatial location first, only its attributes. Used for geometryless features.

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Digitizing Geometry

Creating the geometric shape of a feature by clicking points on a map, either by clicking or by using automatic tracing or freehand.

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Adding Point Feature

Tool used to create point features, only one click is needed to define the location.

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Snapping Options

Tools for precise feature placement and alignment, including snapping to other features, grids (snapping to straight lines), and advanced digitizing.

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Line/Polygon Geometries

Creating line or polygon features by clicking multiple points. Use the 'Add Line Feature' or 'Add Polygon Feature' tools.

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Tracing

Automating feature creation by connecting points with straight lines.

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Freehand Digitizing

Creating features using a freeform method for curved lines or complex shapes

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Snap-to-Grid

When enabled, selected vertices are automatically moved to the nearest grid intersection during translation. Unselected vertices also move to their closest grid intersection.

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Vertex Tool

A tool used to edit the vertices of a feature. You can add, remove, or move vertices to change the shape of a feature.

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Vertex Editor Panel

A panel that displays the coordinates of all the vertices of a selected feature, allowing you to edit them.

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Exclusive Editing

When a feature is being edited with the vertex tool, no other feature can be edited simultaneously. Only the selected feature can be changed.

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Copy and Paste Features

Features can be copied and pasted between layers, allowing different geometries (e.g., line to polygon) to be generated from the same data.

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Features as Text

Features can be pasted to external applications as text in the CSV format, where geometry is described using OGC Well-Known Text (WKT).

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Paste WKT/GeoJSON

Features from external sources, defined using WKT or GeoJSON formats, can be pasted into a QGIS layer.

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Topological Editing

A feature editing mode that ensures seamless connections between features and prevents gaps or overlaps. It maintains a consistent and valid topology.

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Simplify Feature Tool

This tool modifies the geometry of features by simplifying or densifying them, reducing or increasing the number of vertices, depending on the chosen method.

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Simplify by Distance

This method removes vertices within a specified distance from each other, resulting in a simpler geometry with less detail.

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Simplify by Snapping to Grid

Vertices are aligned with the grid lines, creating a simplified geometry that aligns with the grid structure.

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Simplify by Area (Visvalingam)

This method simplifies the geometry by removing vertices based on a specific area threshold, preserving larger areas and simplifying smaller ones.

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Densify Geometry

This method increases the number of vertices on a feature, resulting in a smoother and more detailed shape.

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Smooth Option

This setting within the Simplify Feature tool allows you to densify a feature by adding vertices at a specified offset from existing ones.

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Reshape Features Tool

This tool enables you to modify the geometry of line and polygon features by dragging vertices or segments, creating a new shape.

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Rubberband

When using the Simplify Feature tool, a rubberband preview displays the expected geometry in the map canvas, providing a visual aid before applying the changes.

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Label Settings

A section in the software that allows you to customize the appearance and formatting of labels applied to map features.

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Text Format

A collection of attributes that define the appearance of text, such as font, color, size, and capitalization.

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Type Case

An option to control the capitalization style of text, allowing choices like all lowercase, all uppercase, or title case.

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Title Case

A capitalization style where only the first letter of each word is capitalized. The rest of the letters are lowercase.

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Force First Letter to Capital

An option that capitalizes the first letter of each word in the text while leaving the rest of the letters untouched, regardless of their initial capitalization.

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Kerning

A feature that adjusts the spaces between individual letters in text, helping to improve its visual appearance.

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Text Orientation

The direction in which text is displayed, allowing for choices like horizontal, vertical, or rotated.

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Rotation-Based Text

A text orientation that allows text to be rotated to match a specific direction or angle, often used for labels that align with line features.

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What are callouts?

Callouts are labels placed outside their associated feature on a map, connected by a line. When a label or feature moves, the connector adjusts.

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What are the types of callouts?

Callouts can be simple lines (straight), Manhattan style (90° angled), curved lines, or balloons (speech bubbles).

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How are curved callouts defined?

Curved callouts have a curvature percentage and an orientation (clockwise, counter-clockwise, or automatic).

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What is the minimum length of callout lines?

You can set a minimum length for callout lines, ensuring they are long enough to be clearly visible.

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Label anchor point

This setting determines where the connector line attaches to the label text.

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Draw lines to all feature parts

A setting that allows you to connect the callout line to multiple parts of a complex feature.

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Line style for callouts

Callout lines can have different styles, including layer effects and data-defined settings.

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Callouts in a crowded map

Callouts are helpful for placing labels in crowded areas without overlapping features.

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Study Notes

QGIS Training Overview

  • QGIS is a free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) program.
  • It's free in terms of cost and freedom to modify.
  • QGIS is continuously being developed and improved by users and developers.
  • Comprehensive help and documentation are available for support.
  • It runs on multiple operating systems (macOS, Windows, and Linux).

QGIS Training - Background

  • QGIS was launched in 2008 with a free, open-content introduction to GIS.
  • It was sponsored by the South African government.

QGIS Training - Interface Overview

  • Layers List/Browser Panel: Displays all available layers and their properties (name, geometry type, coordinate system).
  • Toolbars: Holds frequently used tools like file operations and project management.
  • Map Canvas: The main area where the map is displayed. Users can interact with layers by zooming, panning, and feature selection.
  • Status Bar: Displays current map scale, rotation, and coordinates.
  • Side Toolbar: Displays options for creating new layers and loading existing layers.
  • Locator Bar: Allows searching for geographical locations and coordinates.

QGIS Training - Tools and Bottom Status Bar

  • The Status bar allows users to input map scale values.
  • The Locator bar provides tools for various map functions such as filtering, digitising and more.

QGIS Training - Layer Panel

  • The Layer Panel (map legend) displays layers in the project and lets you manage their visibility.
  • Layers can be reordered by dragging in the legend to change Z-ordering.
  • A toolbar at the top of the panel allows adding new groups, managing map themes, filtering layers, and showing/hiding private layers.
  • Features can be filtered using expressions.

QGIS Training - Bottom Status Bar

  • The bottom status bar shows the current map coordinate, scale, magnifier and rotation.
  • Users can enter map scales and press enter to update the view.

QGIS Training - Layer Panel

  • The layer panel helps manage the visibility of layers within a project.
  • Layers can be reordered in the map legend.
  • You can add new groups, control visibility, filter layers, and display/interact with 'private' layers.
  • The panel lets you filter layers by contents.

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