{"id":15536,"date":"2018-03-02T19:53:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-03T01:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/?p=15536"},"modified":"2025-04-04T06:11:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T11:11:07","slug":"qgis-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/qgis-3\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Powers of QGIS 3: Features and Plugins"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-image15536_bf8276-5c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image15536_bf8276-5c size-medium_large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-768x416.jpg\" alt=\"QGIS 3 - 3D Logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-83258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-678x367.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-425x230.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-550x298.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-115x62.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo-360x195.jpg 360w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/QGIS-3-3D-Logo.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-19-18-17-font-size\">QGIS 3 has landed. When QGIS releases a new version, it\u2019s kinda a big deal. Because the unsung heroes of open source GIS software are back in action! It\u2019s their third big release. 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33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-15536_78f7ee-73 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-15536_78f7ee-73 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#f0bb01;font-size:24px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-15536_78f7ee-73\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_star\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M259.3 17.8L194 150.2 47.9 171.5c-26.2 3.8-36.7 36.1-17.7 54.6l105.7 103-25 145.5c-4.5 26.3 23.2 46 46.4 33.7L288 439.6l130.7 68.7c23.2 12.2 50.9-7.4 46.4-33.7l-25-145.5 105.7-103c19-18.5 8.5-50.8-17.7-54.6L382 150.2 316.7 17.8c-11.7-23.6-45.6-23.9-57.4 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-item-15536_ddf16f-1f .kb-svg-icon-wrap, 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80.38z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f\"]{padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:10px;margin-top:-1px;margin-right:-15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:-15px;text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f\"]{font-size:16px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f\"]{font-size:15px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_cf84f5-3f\"><strong>Ranked #2 from <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/best-gis-software\/\">30 GIS Software<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb\"]{padding-bottom:5px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_79704f-cb\">Pros\/Cons of QGIS 3<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04\"]{font-size:18px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04\"]{font-size:17px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04\"]{font-size:16px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_f2d6bd-04\">Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using QGIS 3 compared to other GIS software applications.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id15536_31792c-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id15536_31792c-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id15536_31792c-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15536_bf0253-b6 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09\"]{padding-top:15px;margin-bottom:0px;font-size:20px;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_7289d9-09\">PROS<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_285598-aa:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_285598-aa ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_285598-aa ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_285598-aa ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_285598-aa kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_718e7d-19 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_718e7d-19 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_718e7d-19 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">The top free and open source GIS software available today (without question)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_812eae-3d .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_812eae-3d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_812eae-3d kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Slick 3D integration<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_fd4164-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_fd4164-99 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_fd4164-99 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Inventive features for editing, analysis and mapping<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_0f1e13-f8 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_0f1e13-f8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_0f1e13-f8 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Large user base and support<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_435b3a-30 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_435b3a-30 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_435b3a-30 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">QGIS plugins give you the power to analyze like the Incredible Hulk<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;}.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15536_ab9013-a2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15536_c761c8-ec\">CONS<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_bc7f75-b9:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_bc7f75-b9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_bc7f75-b9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_bc7f75-b9 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items15536_bc7f75-b9 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_629120-57 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_629120-57 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_629120-57 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_xCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Missing highly specialized analysis tools<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_1fd8c4-51 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_1fd8c4-51 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_1fd8c4-51 kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_xCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Stability issues for 3D and LiDAR visualizations<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_9415eb-fd .kt-svg-icon-list-single{font-size:20px !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_9415eb-fd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-15536_9415eb-fd kt-svg-icon-list-style-default\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_xCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"15\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"9\" y2=\"15\"\/><line x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span 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x1=\"9\" y1=\"9\" x2=\"15\" y2=\"15\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Lags behind in remote sensing and emerging technologies (AI, Big Data, AR\/VR, IoT, Machine Learning, etc)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Simulating landscapes in 3D<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window-300x212.png\" alt=\"ayers rock uluru qgis 3 3d window\" class=\"wp-image-18317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window-200x141.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window-425x300.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window-115x81.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ayers-rock-uluru-qgis-3-3d-window.png 491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The rumors are true. QGIS 3 now brings an interactive, fully integrated interface for you to <strong>work in 3D<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A year ago, QGIS relied on plugins like qgis2threejs. Whereas now, QGIS 3 has adopted 3D natively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re genuinely excited about this one. It&#8217;s <strong>slick<\/strong> and has the power to <strong>transform your data<\/strong> and visualizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe the hype. Cheers to QGIS 3 for putting 3D in the palm of our hand.  Just check out some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/qgis\/pool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maps made with QGIS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Giving life back to mapping<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"208\" height=\"258\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-alpha-slider.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 alpha slider\" class=\"wp-image-18296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-alpha-slider.png 208w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-alpha-slider-40x50.png 40w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-alpha-slider-161x200.png 161w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-alpha-slider-115x143.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ironically, one of the biggest problems in most GIS software is its lack of tools to build unforgettable visualizations.[<a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/grass-gis-geographic-resources-analysis-support-system\/\">1<\/a>][<a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gvsig-software\/\">2<\/a>][<a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/saga-gis-review-guide\/\">3<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turns out, QGIS distinguishes itself as a <strong>leader in cartography<\/strong>. This is because it places practicality and usability above all else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALPHA SLIDER:<\/strong> For setting transparency, the alpha parameter is a value between 0 to 1. While 0.0 is fully transparent, 1.0 is fully opaque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COLOR RAMP WIDGET:<\/strong> Now, QGIS 3 remembers color ramps per projects and as favorites. Most importantly, there are loads to choose from like ColorBrewer and cpt-city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Need for Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quietly on its quest, QGIS unquestionably qualifies for quickness. Because when you can pan, zoom, and load features in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"221\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-425x221.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 speed\" class=\"wp-image-18310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-425x221.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-678x353.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-1536x799.png 1536w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-50x26.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-200x104.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-550x286.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-135x70.png 135w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-115x60.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-1265x658.png 1265w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed-850x442.png 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-speed.png 1650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fastest GIS software in the West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything is slick in QGIS 3. VERY powerful. Extremely, EXTREMELY fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panning and zooming with large data from Geopackage, and file geodatabase is like <strong>GIS on steroids<\/strong>. And cached labeling gives faster rendering and redraw times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Placing labels manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have overlapping labels, the traditional approach is either to <strong>generate annotations<\/strong> or alter the layer\u2019s placement settings. However, this often results in something messy or completely ineffective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most GIS software touts smart label placement [<a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/mapinfo-professional-precisely\/\">1<\/a>][<a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/geomedia-hexagon-geospatial\/\">2<\/a>], they never are. The best idea that I&#8217;ve seen so far is how you can just pick up and move labels in QGIS 3. Also, you can hide, shift, and style single labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of producing annotations, QGIS 3 takes a minimalistic approach that puts the user in the <strong>driver&#8217;s seat<\/strong>. Big up to QGIS 3 for giving users complete control of their map labels. It&#8217;s been a head-scratcher for years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Previewing coordinate reference system bounds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme surrounding QGIS 3 is its inventive, new ideas to improve user experience. Adding to the list, users can ensure they have valid <a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/map-projections\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">coordinate systems<\/a> by previewing their valid bounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"265\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview-425x265.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 coordinate reference-system extent preview\" class=\"wp-image-18298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview-425x265.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview-50x31.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview-200x125.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview-115x72.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-coordinate-reference-system-extent-preview.png 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go into the CRS project properties tab, it shows graphically relevant coordinate systems. For example, here is a valid extent for Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS always reinvents its software with lots of fresh ideas. It always puts users first. In today\u2019s modern GIS environment, this type of <strong>user-first thinking<\/strong> is all too welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Editing with ease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your experience with editing data, QGIS 3 has a couple of <strong>new editing tools<\/strong> so you can work more comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tracing at offsets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking edits from multiple users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editing features that stick to topology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Querying between numerical values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier shapes with new CAD tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, QGIS 3 is crammed full of high-quality editing tools modernizing the experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Packaging anything in a geopackage<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"174\" height=\"230\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-geopackage-examples.png\" alt=\"qgis geopackage examples\" class=\"wp-image-18331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-geopackage-examples.png 174w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-geopackage-examples-38x50.png 38w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-geopackage-examples-151x200.png 151w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-geopackage-examples-115x152.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 174px) 100vw, 174px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In QGIS 2.8, shapefile was the default file format for output. Now in QGIS 3, the standard output format is a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.geopackage.org\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Geopackage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You really have to know what&#8217;s so special about <strong>Geopackage (.GPKG)<\/strong> to know why QGIS 3 made this change. This self-contained serverless SpatiaLite database can contain anything from vectors, tiles, rasters, layer attributes, and even extensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike <a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/arcgis-shapefile-files-types-extensions\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shapefile<\/a> which had 3 mandatory files, this open standards geospatial container is easy to share because it&#8217;s all contained in a single file.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Enabling background processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of waiting during a process, QGIS 3 has added background tasks. This means that you can continue your workflow as you naturally do when running a task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"384\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 background processing\" class=\"wp-image-18328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing.png 529w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing-200x145.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing-425x309.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-background-processing-115x83.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to turn on background processing, the option is available when you run the tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of seamless environment adds up to something special to the user. It allows you to keep doing your work when processing <strong>churns away in the background.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Reprojecting while geoprocessing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A nice feature is how you can <strong>automatically re-project your layer<\/strong> by setting it up in the algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if field crews collect data with a handheld GPS, points will be in <a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wgs84-world-geodetic-system\/\">WGS84<\/a>. If you want to buffer these points and project them, you can do this all at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of going through the intermediate step of projecting data and creating a new file, you can do both. To say the least, this is a big time-saver for GIS professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/qgis-tutorial-how-to-use-qgis-3\/\">QGIS Tutorial: How To Use QGIS 3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Convenience worth its weight in gold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a veteran user, casual user, or even someone who has never done GIS before\u2026 QGIS 3 has added convenience <strong>worth its weight in gold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you worked with QGIS 2.18, then you will be able to open these projects in QGIS 3. But you won&#8217;t be able to open them the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have <strong>multiple panes<\/strong>, you can stack them up into tabs. Unlike <a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/arcgis-pro\/\">ArcGIS Pro<\/a>, QGIS 3 doesn&#8217;t have contextual ribbons (which I&#8217;m digging into). But for the traditional QGIS user, I think this approach just makes more sense.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Locator search bar<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"285\" height=\"329\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-locator-bar.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 locator search bar\" class=\"wp-image-18333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-locator-bar.png 285w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-locator-bar-260x300.png 260w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-locator-bar-43x50.png 43w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-locator-bar-173x200.png 173w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-locator-bar-115x133.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On the topic of analysis, another way to find algorithms is to use the <strong>locator search bar<\/strong>. Not only does it have geoprocessing algorithms, but you can locate active layers, features, and algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s right. If you have a long list of layers on your map, just type it in. Next, it will <strong>auto-complete<\/strong> until you select it. Finally, it will be highlighted on your map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to use the locator bar, it&#8217;s in the bottom-left of QGIS. This means no more delving into your menu to find the right tool or feature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Displaying in high definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS has always been on the cutting edge for display. It&#8217;s <strong>light years ahead for cartography<\/strong> with almost limitless potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maps are super crisp in QGIS 3. They are beautiful to look at. And they always have been a cut above the rest in <strong>Print Composer<\/strong> and map canvases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you have the option to directly tweak map canvas exports with customized settings. For quick exports, luckily QGIS 3 executes this masterfully. Even your grandma would <strong>hang your maps on her fridge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Perfecting your map layouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The QGIS mapping interface is called \u2018Print Composer\u2019. It acts almost like a separate application. QGIS 3 has reworked its print composer with a brand new layout engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"394\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-550x394.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 print composer\" class=\"wp-image-18337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-550x394.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-200x143.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-425x305.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1-115x82.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-print-composer-1.png 671w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can snap your layouts with the guide manager for exact positioning giving it a clean, polished look. The key here is finding where to snap to via the layout guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there are refreshing changes in how you resize and distribute elements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Unifying add layer toolbar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding data in QGIS 3 could have been just another set of random buttons. But QGIS 3 takes a massive leap forward with the <strong>Data Source Manager<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unified data source manager transcends beyond a single format. Without restrictions, you can <strong>connect to GIS data sources<\/strong> including ArcGIS online features vector, raster, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the QGIS browser panel adds easier functionality to find data. Then, you can even drag and drop data in your map canvas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Make geoprocessing great again<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"277\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-toolbox.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 processing toolbox\" class=\"wp-image-18324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-toolbox.png 330w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-toolbox-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-toolbox-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-toolbox-200x168.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-toolbox-115x97.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As always, QGIS comes with an incredibly polished set of <a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/geoprocessing-tools\/\">geoprocessing tools<\/a>. But what&#8217;s important to note is how refined and cleanly put together they are. For example, QGIS 3 organizes tools in a much more intuitive way so they&#8217;re easier to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of these features have been rewritten from scratch in C++. Luckily, this means it&#8217;s more stable and has better performance which separates it from other <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/best-gis-software\/\">GIS software<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, QGIS 3 comes with a revised and expanded set of tools. For example, raster analysis now includes ruggedness, slope, and hillshade by default.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Displaying multiple canvases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the elements that every map often forgets to incorporate is 3D. But now that 3D is built-in QGIS 3, how about both in 2D and 3D at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 img.kb-img, .kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #949494;border-right:1px solid #949494;border-bottom:1px solid #949494;border-left:1px solid #949494;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 img.kb-img, .kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #949494;border-right:1px solid #949494;border-bottom:1px solid #949494;border-left:1px solid #949494;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 img.kb-img, .kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid #949494;border-right:1px solid #949494;border-bottom:1px solid #949494;border-left:1px solid #949494;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image15536_ed5ad7-a6 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-mount-kilimanjaro-multiple-canvas-678x201.jpg\" alt=\"qgis 3 mount kilimanjaro multiple canvas\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-97216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-mount-kilimanjaro-multiple-canvas-678x201.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-mount-kilimanjaro-multiple-canvas-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-mount-kilimanjaro-multiple-canvas-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-mount-kilimanjaro-multiple-canvas.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The approach you should take is to <strong>use multiple canvases<\/strong>. For now, each canvas can&#8217;t sync together. At least that I could see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone who wants to showcase several layers at the same time, it\u2019s refreshing you can now do so. And that&#8217;s just what I did with Mount Kilimanjaro in both 2D and 3D from our <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/free-satellite-imagery-data-list\/\">list of free satellite imagery sources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Going above and beyond with Python 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An incredible amount of work went into QGIS 3 including moving Python 2 to 3. QGIS 3 gives the option to run Python scripts directly in the browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Python within QGIS can enhance functionality beyond traditional commands and solve more complex and dedicated problems. For example, powerful libraries like Pandas, Numpy, and Scikit <strong>extend GIS into data science<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Python 3 is a major milestone for QGIS 3. If you really want to automate and extend, you must learn Python.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Tables and graphing<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"233\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 table calendar picker\" class=\"wp-image-18360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker.png 451w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker-50x26.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker-200x103.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker-425x220.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker-135x70.png 135w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-table-calendar-picker-115x59.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the major highlights is how tables have become more user-friendly. Just like how tables resize vertically to fit the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start editing a table, you begin noticing the expanded set of <strong>table editing tools<\/strong>. For example, date fields have calendars for selecting dates. And booleans have checkboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, copying and pasting features into a Word Processor is a simple CTRL-C and CTRL-V. Instead of exporting a table, it&#8217;s easy to paste tables into external applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Seducing your colleagues with effects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS 3 goes above and beyond expectations for cartography. If you give it a try, you can utterly seduce your colleagues giving a <strong>sense of pride and workmanship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, topological coloring enables you to separate colors from neighboring polygons. This way, you can get that color separation in your maps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection of opacity can help your maps near perfection. On top of that, adding gradient fills for annotations completely differentiates your maps from the rest.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Clustering points at different scales<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"292\" height=\"238\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-point-cluster-renderer-symbols.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 point cluster renderer\" class=\"wp-image-18341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-point-cluster-renderer-symbols.png 292w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-point-cluster-renderer-symbols-50x41.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-point-cluster-renderer-symbols-200x163.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-point-cluster-renderer-symbols-115x94.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you zoom out on a map, it can be difficult to see the number of points because they overlap each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why the <strong>new cluster renderer<\/strong> groups nearby points into a single rendered marker symbol. Then, it lists the number of points that the new one represents. This makes a logical choice next time you want to count features on a map at a small scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just when you think QGIS has run out of ideas, it&#8217;s more inventive and creative than the last. And the other symbology rendering is impressive like <strong>heat maps<\/strong> or displacement for points and <strong>2.5D rendering<\/strong> for polygons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Expanding the list of plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever used QGIS before, then you know their enormous list of plugins is like your <strong>Holy Grail<\/strong>. This open approach has done exceedingly well and is by far the most active open source GIS project by a mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"217\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-550x217.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 plugins list\" class=\"wp-image-18344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-550x217.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-300x119.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-678x268.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-768x304.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-50x20.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-200x79.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-425x168.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list-115x45.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-plugins-list.png 792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every day, developers are migrating their plugins over to QGIS 3. Unfortunately, some of your favorites may not have been migrated at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But hang on tight. Without a doubt, plugins <strong>will remain a centerpiece<\/strong> in QGIS 3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Auto-complete everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS 3 rolls out a new feature that quietly changes the GIS user experience forever. When users begin typing a word, it <strong>suggests existing entries<\/strong> based on their keystrokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And not only does this apply when you query attributes, but it applies to the locator search bar as well. So this means that if it&#8217;s on the tip of your tongue, just start typing it\u2026 and <strong>auto-complete<\/strong> will probably just suggest it to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to find a value with auto-complete, press F3 with a layer. Basically, auto-complete rewrites the rule book.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Styling rasters<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-300x187.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 dem hillshade 3d\" class=\"wp-image-18352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-50x31.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-200x124.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-425x264.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-550x342.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3-115x72.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-dem-hillshade-3d-3.png 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In QGIS 3.0, the handling of color ramps has gotten much better via a newly introduced <strong>color ramp button widget<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, QGIS spruces up your maps with beautiful <strong>preset color ramps<\/strong>. This means you can create a perfectly blended color ramp with the push of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also for single-banded pseudocolor and paletted renderers, you can now change the transparency for multiple values at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Basemaps and symbols galore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS 3 doesn&#8217;t do anything to shake up the winning formula for symbology. As mentioned earlier, they&#8217;re crisp, load fast, and are what we all know and love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it still has some of the finest options for stacking your favorite symbols like its <strong>built-in SVG markers<\/strong>. For most of us, this is a staple of our daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that it doesn&#8217;t deliver these symbols, to begin with by default. Off the get-go, we want to start rockin\u2019 n rollin\u2019 with a <strong>bottomless vault of symbols<\/strong> neatly organized. And unfortunately, you have to do a bit of searching and organizing beforehand in QGIS 3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. Automating dull stuff with Graphical Modeler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just to be reminded of what it takes to make a great model in every sense of the word: input, algorithms, and output. And when you can string these processes together in Graphical Modeler, suddenly life gets easier because you can reuse them in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"267\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-550x267.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 processing modeler\" class=\"wp-image-18354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-550x267.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-678x330.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-768x373.png 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-50x24.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-200x97.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-425x207.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-115x56.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler-850x413.png 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-processing-modeler.png 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS 3 refinements for the <strong>Graphical Modeler<\/strong> solidifies it as a key choice for automating. For example, this simple model sets an input parameter, buffers a set of points, and generates an output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From start to finish, it runs quickly and smoothly without any snags along the way. And instead of a shapefile for output, it generates the new default geopackage output.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. Designing reports<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-300x213.png\" alt=\"QGIS Atlas\" class=\"wp-image-6763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-678x482.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-50x36.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-200x142.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-425x302.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-550x391.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-115x82.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234-218x155.png 218w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/QGIS-Atlas-1234.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a popular myth that you can&#8217;t produce well-designed reports in QGIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you probably already know, <a href=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/how-to-create-qgis-atlas-mapbooks\/\">Atlas mapbooks<\/a> is how to assemble multi-page maps basing each view on an attribute. For some, this is a key automation tool and is used daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to take reporting a step further by adding a bit more workmanship, the <strong>report engine<\/strong> seizes the moment. It helps you set up headers, footers, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Writing metadata<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I admit. Metadata is not the sexiest topic. And metadata hasn&#8217;t attracted as much attention in QGIS 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But time and time again, <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/gis-metadata\/\">metadata<\/a> has proven to be a wise time investment. Because what happens when the originator of the data goes MIA? It&#8217;s the metadata that you will always go back to refer to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In its first phase of development, QGIS has overhauled how it handles metadata. Based on its new metadata editing tool, QGIS 3 introduces its own internal, formalized <strong>metadata schema<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. Setting your favorites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By assembling a cast of your favorite symbols, you can <strong>truly customize your maps<\/strong> and call them your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-550x390.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 favorites style manager\" class=\"wp-image-18362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-550x390.png 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-678x481.png 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-200x142.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-425x302.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager-115x82.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-favorites-style-manager.png 699w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can you save your favorite symbols, but you can save fonts as well. And just in case you don&#8217;t save your favorites, QGIS keeps track of your most recent for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And each user profile carries its own unique set of symbols really personalizing the experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. Improving tabs and visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS 3 allows for serious customization so you can really personalize it. For example, you can <strong>dock several panels together<\/strong>. These tabbed floating docks are for striking a great balance for screen real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to completely have your main layout in focus, it&#8217;s a matter of pressing Ctrl+Tab as a keyboard shortcut key. This command toggles for complete map visibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. Selection by form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s sometimes the small things that count. When you want to select features by value, QGIS 3 has added a way to zoom or flash features that you select. Also, you can select, remove, and add features by selecting between a set of values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"238\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-425x238.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 select feature value\" class=\"wp-image-18375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-425x238.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-50x28.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-174x98.png 174w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-70x40.png 70w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-200x112.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value-115x64.png 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-select-feature-value.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can select an expression that requires some basic syntax for expressions. For example, you can select anything from geometry, fields, colors, and even fuzzy matching.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31. Data defined parameters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In QGIS 3, users can set up <strong>data-defined parameters<\/strong> from fields that drive geoprocessing tools. For example, you can buffer features based on a buffer distance field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of a static value, QGIS succeeds in a big way how you can dynamically use multiple values in a field. Also, you can use an <strong>&#8220;In Case&#8221; and &#8220;Else&#8221; statement<\/strong> based on categorical variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, geometry generators render modified or new geometry based on values entered by the expression editor. In layer styling, this how-to creates geometry generators of your own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32. CAD tools for easier shapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To continue its theme of making easier digitizing tools, QGIS 3 has included tools to trace at a distance, track edits, and use simple calendar pickers for date fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"181\" src=\"http:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset.png\" alt=\"qgis 3 digitize offset\" class=\"wp-image-18357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset.png 522w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset-50x17.png 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset-200x69.png 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset-425x147.png 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/qgis-3-digitize-offset-115x40.png 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, aside from all that QGIS 3 steps up to the plate offering a suite of CAD tools for better shapes. For example, when you create a rectangle, you can start from the center, from three points, or from the corner. This makes it a whole new ball game for <strong>CAD-style editing<\/strong> in QGIS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">33. Same old great license<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the ugly truth about commercial software: It is costly and you can do 99% of the same stuff with open source software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike proprietary software, you don\u2019t have a license except for the GNU General Public License. Users from around the world embraced QGIS 2 as the #2 option for GIS (behind Esri). And now, QGIS 3 is <strong>flying off the shelves<\/strong> (virtually of course).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re horrified by the high cost of license fees, then QGIS 3 far surpasses expectations. Instead of shelling out for a commercial license, QGIS still <strong>stands the test of time<\/strong> as unquestionably the #1 open source GIS software.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">QGIS 3 Review and Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa img.kb-img, .kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa img.kb-img, .kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa img.kb-img, .kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa .kb-img img{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image15536_3e18b3-aa\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"425\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-425x228.jpg\" alt=\"QGIS 3\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-22497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-425x228.jpg 425w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-678x364.jpg 678w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-1536x826.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-50x27.jpg 50w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-550x296.jpg 550w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-115x62.jpg 115w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-1265x680.jpg 1265w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3-850x457.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/qgis-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s QGIS best release in its lifetime. And this is a toweringly grand achievement because they&#8217;ve already redefined GIS software at least twice. (QGIS 1 &amp; 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So now 2.18 is the LTR. And 3.0 is the regular release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut to the chase. The developers of QGIS 3 have poured the same creativity and imagination into this thing to once again change the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QGIS 3 is a remarkable piece of <a href=\"https:\/\/gisgeography.com\/free-gis-software\/\">open source GIS software<\/a>. Don&#8217;t miss your chance. A positive GIS experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your thoughts? Let us know with a comment below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And don&#8217;t forget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I want you to imagine a world where mapping doesn&#8217;t come with a price tag&#8230; Picture a place where spatial analysis is intuitive with hundreds of plugins to get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to be an organ donor to support QGIS. Although I could give away my heart for my love of QGIS, the best way to support this tremendously talented team is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgis.org\/en\/site\/about\/sustaining_members.html\">donate to the project<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hundreds of thousands of users and contributors around the world trust QGIS. 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