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## Related wiki articles

- [QGIS interface](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_interface_wiki.md)
- [Projects and folder structure](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_interface_wiki.md)
- [Projects and folder structure](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Wiki/en_qgis_projects_folder_structure_wiki.html)


## Data preparation
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- Toolbars are at the top of the screen by default. They include the controls that let you switch between different ways of interacting with the interface.
- Panels are at the sides of the screen by default. They include the file browser and layer navigation panels to the left of the screen. Other panels can be toggled to search and use processing tools. In the layer panel, you will see the data we will add later on.
On the right of the screen, you will most likely have the __Processing Toolbox__ panel. If it is missing for you, check out this [wiki page](content/Wiki/en_qgis_common_errors_and_Issues.md).
On the right of the screen, you will most likely have the __Processing Toolbox__ panel. If it is missing for you, check out this [wiki page](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Wiki/en_qgis_common_errors_and_Issues.html#missing-toolbox).

```{figure} /fig/en_QGIS_GUI.png
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you can click, forms you can fill out to do tasks, and it's generally a visual interactive experience.
- You may __view, edit, capture and analyze spatial data or create printable maps__ with it. QGIS was created in 2002
and is a project of volunteers. And it is __constantly changing__.
- QGIS is backed by a __large community of users__, so it’s easy to find solutions to technical issues by using QGIS forums, blogs, or sub-reddits. The official QGIS community can be found [here](https://qgis.org/en/site/forusers/support.html#support). Additionally, a list of helpful websites can be found on the [wiki here](content/Wiki/en_qgis_common_errors_and_Issues.md).
- QGIS is backed by a __large community of users__, so it’s easy to find solutions to technical issues by using QGIS forums, blogs, or sub-reddits. The official QGIS community can be found [here](https://qgis.org/en/site/forusers/support.html#support). Additionally, a list of helpful websites can be found on the [wiki here](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_common_errors_and_Issues.md).


```{note}
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QGIS offer tools to create your own geodata. For example, with the digitizing tools, you can create points, polygons, and lines with information which can represent spatial information. Furthermore, georeferencing let's you add geographic information to various types of data, such as satellite imagery or hand-drawn maps. You will learn how to create geodata and how to georeference data in __[module 2](/content/Modul_2/en_module_2_overview.md)__.

Sometimes working with GIS requires you to go and collect the data in the field. In this case, you can use [web and mobile apps](content\Wiki\en_web_and_mobile_apps_wiki.md).
Sometimes working with GIS requires you to go and collect the data in the field. In this case, you can use [web and mobile apps](/content/Wiki/en_web_and_mobile_apps_wiki.md).



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The interface of QGIS is at first glance quite complex. However, once you know all the components you will be able to orientate yourself quickly. Here you can find a description of all components of the interface.

```{tip} When you hover with your mouse cursor over icons, text will appear which explains the function of the button.
```{tip}
When you hover with your mouse cursor over icons, text will appear which explains the function of the button.
```

```{figure} /fig/en_QGIS_GUI.png
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```



:::{dropdown} Overview of useful data repositories
:open:

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```{Tip}
If you wish to practice how to export OSM data, you can do the __[Exercise 4: Exporting OSM Data](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_data_sources_ex2.html)__
If you wish to practice how to export OSM data, you can do the __[Exercise 4: Exporting OSM Data](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Module_2/en_qgis_data_sources_ex4.html)__
```

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| __Chapter__ | __Competences & Objectives__ |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- |
| __[Chapter 1: Introduction to geodata and layer](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_geodata_concept.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know the difference between vector and raster data, know different types of data formats, understand the layer concept, know how to import different formats of vector data into QGIS. |
| __[Chapter 2: Projections](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_projections.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Understand why it is difficult to portray the world on a flat surface, know what a coordinate reference system (CRS) is, understand the difference between geographic and metric CRS, know how to choose an appropriate CRS, know how to reproject vector layers and how to change the QGIS-project CRS.
| __[Chapter 3: Geodata Management](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_geodata_management.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know how QGIS stores projects and data, know how tot set up a folder structure for QGIS-projects and geodata, know good practices to name geodata files. |
| __[Chapter 4: The Attribute Table](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_attribute_table.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know how to open and view the attribute table of a dataset in QGIS, know how to sort the attribute table and zoom into specific features, and know how to select features. |
| __[Chapter 5: Data Sources](/content/Modul_2/en_data_sources.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know what to consider when searching for geodata, know a few websites to find specific data, know the collaborative mapping project OpenStreetMap, and know how to export OpenStreetMap data. |
| __[Chapter 6: Basemaps](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_basemap.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know how to add basemaps to your QGIS-project. |
| __[Exercises for Module 2](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_module_2_exercises.md)__ | All the exercises for module 5 are listed here. |
| __[Chapter 1: Introduction to geodata and layer](/content/Module_2/en_qgis_geodata_concept.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know the difference between vector and raster data, know different types of data formats, understand the layer concept, know how to import different formats of vector data into QGIS. |
| __[Chapter 2: Projections](/content/Module_2/en_qgis_projections.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Understand why it is difficult to portray the world on a flat surface, know what a coordinate reference system (CRS) is, understand the difference between geographic and metric CRS, know how to choose an appropriate CRS, know how to reproject vector layers and how to change the QGIS-project CRS.
| __[Chapter 3: Geodata Management](/content/Module_2/en_qgis_geodata_management.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know how QGIS stores projects and data, know how tot set up a folder structure for QGIS-projects and geodata, know good practices to name geodata files. |
| __[Chapter 4: The Attribute Table](/content/Module_2/en_qgis_attribute_table.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know how to open and view the attribute table of a dataset in QGIS, know how to sort the attribute table and zoom into specific features, and know how to select features. |
| __[Chapter 5: Data Sources](/content/Module_2/en_data_sources.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know what to consider when searching for geodata, know a few websites to find specific data, know the collaborative mapping project OpenStreetMap, and know how to export OpenStreetMap data. |
| __[Chapter 6: Basemaps](/content/Module_2/en_qgis_basemap.md)__ | At the end of this chapter, you should: Know how to add basemaps to your QGIS-project. |
| __[Exercises for Module 2](/content/Module_2/en_qgis_module_2_exercises.md)__ | All the exercises for module 5 are listed here. |

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|![](/fig/mAction.png)| Actions | Lists the actions related to the layer | |
:::

<!-- ADD: What will be the most important of these. Needs more explanation. EN-->
<!-- ADD: What will be the most important of these. Needs more explanation.-->


### Sort the attribute table
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:::

### Zoom to selected area

Now that you know how to select features, you can zoom onto your area of
interest. To do so you can click on the symbol on the toolbar or right click
on the layer and select `Zoom to Selection`.
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```{tip}
We recommend use GeoPackage (.gpkg) instead of shapefile (.shp) in most cases.
If you are unsure which format is most appropriate, check out the [geodata types](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_geodata_types_wiki.md)
page on the wiki.
If you are unsure which format is most appropriate, check out the [geodata types](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_geodata_types_wiki.md) page on the wiki.
```


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## Characteristics of the exercise

::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}
#### Aim of this exercise:
:::{card}
__Aim of this exercise:__
^^^

The objective of this exercise is to get a feeling for geodata and start working
with it. Understand the attribute table, sort it, select manually and export the
selection, as well as load a basemap
selection, as well as load a basemap.

:::

::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}


#### Type of trainings exercise:

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:::{dropdown} How do I know which CRS to choose?
[EPSG.io](http://epsg.io) has a database that you can search to find the appropriate CRS
to use for a country. More information on [projections](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Wiki/en_qgis_projections_wiki.html) can be found in the Wiki or in the corresponding section in [module 2 on projections](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_geodata_concept.html#projections).
to use for a country. More information on [projections](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Wiki/en_qgis_projections_wiki.html) can be found in the Wiki or in the corresponding section in [module 2 on projections](https://giscience.github.io/gis-training-resource-center/content/Module_2/en_qgis_projections.html).
:::
<!-- CLARIFY: is it important to choose an appropriate CRS or should people use
the default? Part of this section can be removed. -->
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# Exercise 3: Data sources
## Characteristics of the exercise


<!--This exercise is quite minimal with the explanation of steps (most should be looked up) so it is not suited for a follow along session -->

:::{card}
:link: /content/Modul_2/en_qgis_modul_2_exercises.md
:link:

__Click here to return to the exercise overview page for module 2__

:::

::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}
#### Aim of the exercise
## Characteristics of the exercise

:::{card}
__Aim of the exercise:__
^^^

The aim of this exercise is to navigate various data sources, gain an
understanding of where and how to access relevant data, and identify potential problems. It is important to use reliable, up-to-date, and appropriate data sources** that fit the purpose of the analysis to ensure a successful and meaningful results. Always consider your analysis objectives and requirements and search for data accordingly.

:::

#### Type of trainings exercise:
::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}
__Type of trainings exercise:__
^^^

- This exercise can be used in online and presence training.
- This exercise can be done in small groups presenting their work in a plenum at the end.
<!--For Follow along, this exercise needs to be updated or another follow along exercise needs to be created-->

:::

:::{grid-item-card}
__These skills are relevant for__
^^^

#### These skills are relevant for

- QGIS Essentials
- QGIS essentials
- Finding and downloading relevant datasets and preparing them for further analysis
- Data literacy

:::
::::

::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}

#### Estimated time demand for the exercise.
__Estimated time demand for the exercise:__
^^^

- The exercise takes around 1 hour to complete, depending on the number of participants and their familiarity with computer systems.

:::

:::{grid-item-card}

### Relevant Wiki articles
__Relevant Wiki articles__
^^^

* [QGIS Interface](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_interface_wiki.md)
* [Types of Geodata](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_geodata_types_wiki.md)
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:::


## Exercise

### Available Data

:::{card}

Since the exercise is about finding data, there won't be any data to download.
Instead download the usual folder structure [here](https://nexus.heigit.org/repository/gis-training-resource-center/Module_2/Exercise_3/Module_2_Exercise_3_Data_sources.zip) and insert your data as you download it.

:::

### Tasks

The objective of this exercise is to find out how many hospitals are located in **Bolivia** and how they are distributed across the country.
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that are being used, instead of just examples. Can we just ask people to use these
datasets, so that the rest of the instructions make sense? -->

2. Download the data and save the administrative boundaries as `bolivia` and the healthsites `healthsites_bolivia` into the
`data\input` folder.
2. Download the data and save the administrative boundaries as `bolivia` and the healthsites `healthsites_bolivia` into the `data\input` folder.

```{Note}
Make sure to only use the point data from the healthsites dataset. Other data shapes such as lines or polygons can be ignored in this example. Depending on the data source, information can be provided as points, but also as lines or polygons.
Make sure to only use the point data from the healthsites dataset. Other data shapes such as lines or polygons can be
ignored in this example. Depending on the data source, information can be provided as points, but also as lines or
polygons.
```

3. Load both vector files into QGIS.
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6. If your dataset contains information about the type of healthsite (e.g. clinic, hospital, doctor, etc.), we can extract these and save them in a new layer. We can do this by selecting the hospitals and then copying them to a new layer.

```{Hint}
For information on how to easily filter your data by manually selecting features in the attribute table after it has been sorted based on a particular column, see the __[attribute table](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_attribute_table_wiki.md)__ page on the wiki.
```
<!-- Should we direct people to instructions on filters rather than attribute table?
EN: The information on how to filter is in this wiki page. Add the heading to the link -->
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__🔙[Back to Exercise overview](/content/Modul_2/en_qgis_modul_2_exercises.md)__


::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}

## Aim of the exercise:
:::{card}
__Aim of the exercise:__
^^^

This exercise aims to show multiple ways how to get OpenStreetMap(OSM) as a vector
file into QGIS.

:::

#### Type of trainings exercise:
::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}
__Type of trainings exercise:__
^^^

- This exercise can be used in online and presence training.

:::

:::{grid-item-card}

#### These skills are relevant for
__These skills are relevant for__
^^^

- QGIS Essentials
- Finding and downloading relevant datasets and preparing them for further analysis
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::::{grid} 2
:::{grid-item-card}

#### Estimated time demand for the exercise.
__Estimated time demand for the exercise__
^^^

- The exercise takes around 2 hours to complete, depending on the number of participants and their familiarity with computer systems.

:::

:::{grid-item-card}
### Relevant wiki articles
__Relevant wiki articles__
^^^

* [QGIS Interface](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_interface_wiki.md)
* [Types of Geodata](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_geodata_types_wiki.md)
* [Geodata Import in QGIS](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_import_geodata_wiki.md)
* [Layer Concept](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_layer_concept_wiki.md)
* [Geodata Classification - Graduated](/content/Wiki/en_qgis_graduated_wiki.md)


:::

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region, time, feature type and data format.

1. Go to the HOT Export tool. To use the tool you need an OSM account. If you
dont have one you need to create one. Click on `Log in`. In the new window
don't have one you need to create one. Click on `Log in`. In the new window
select the option to create a new account.
2. If you have an OSM account you can log in directly into the HOT Export tool by
clicking on `Log in`.
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* Right-click on the layer `Mauritius_finical_institution` in the `Layer Panel`
-> `Properties`. A new window will open up with a vertical tab section on
the left. Navigate to the `Symbology` tab.
* On the top you find a dropdown menue. Open it and choose `Categorized`.
* On the top you find a dropdown menu. Open it and choose `Categorized`.
Under `Value` select “amenity”.
* Further down the window click on `Classify`. Now you should see all unique
values or attributes of the selected “fclass” column. You can adjust the
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