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How to use the Python console in QGIS?
To open the console go to Plugins ‣ Python Console ( Ctrl+Alt+P )….Console
- Code completion, highlighting syntax and calltips for the following APIs:
- Ctrl+Alt+Space to view the auto-completion list if enabled in the Options;
- Execute code snippets from the input area by typing and pressing Enter or Run Command;
Where is Python console QGIS?
QGIS provides a built-in console where you can type python commands and get the result. This console is a great way to learn scripting and also to do quick data processing. Open the Python Console by going to Plugins ‣ Python Console.
What does the QGIS console do in Python?
The QGIS Python Console is an interactive shell for the python command executions. It also has a python file editor that allows you to edit and save your python scripts. Both console and editor are based on PyQScintilla2 package. To open the console go to (Ctrl+Alt+P).
How is QGIS used in the Geospatial World?
As you will see later in this chapter, QGIS has been designed with a plugin architecture. Plugins can be written in Python, a very famous language in the geospatial world. QGIS brings a Python API (see PyQGIS Developer Cookbook for some code sample) to let the user interact with its objects (layers, feature or interface).
How to execute code snippets in QGIS Python?
Execute code snippets from the output area using the Enter selected from the contextual menu or pressing Ctrl+E; Browse the command history from the input area using the Up and Down arrow keys and execute the command you want; Ctrl+Shift+Space to view the command history: double-clicking a row will execute the command.
Where do I find my command history in QGIS?
Ctrl+Shift+Space to view the command history: double-clicking a row will execute the command. The Command History dialog can also be accessed from context menu of input area; Save and clear the command history. The history will be saved into the file ~/.qgis2/console_history.txt; Open PyQGIS Cookbook by typing _pyqgis.