Without data/maps you can not do much, so if you want to work with QGIS, the first thing to do is to add some data into the program.

This can be done at least 2 ways:

 

- go to the menu at the top under "Layer"

- use the very blue icons at the top

 

 

 

There are many different types of data to choose between.

 

   Add Vector Layer

 Vector maps can be added here. Read more HERE.

 

   Add Raster Layer

 Raster maps can be added here. Read more HERE.

 

   Add PostGIS Layer

Maps/data, which are saved in a PostGIS database, can be added with this function. Read more HERE.

 

   Add SpatiaLite Layer

Maps/data, which are saved in a SpatiaLite database, can be added with this function.

 

   Add MSSQL Spatial Layer

Maps/data, which are saved in a MSSQL Spatial database, can be added with this function. 

 

   Add Oracle Spatial Layer

Maps/data, which are saved in a Oracle Spatial database, can be added with this function. 

 

   Add WMS Layer

This is the right function if you got a WMS link to the map, you want to use. 

 

   Add WCS Layer

This is the right function if you got a WCS link to the map/data, you want to use. 

 

   Add WFS Layer

This is the right function if you got a WFS link to the map/data, you want to use. 

 

Remove layer

If you dont want to keep a layer in the program anymore, in the left panel you can right click on the layer and choose "Remove".

 

You are welcome to write comments below. If you have any questions, please post in the forum.

Add layers