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How to view the shapefile layer in QGIS?
You can set the proper CRS when loading layers to QGIS (depends on QGIS settings) or later in layer properties of source layers. If you have data which geometry are in different CRS, set correct CRS for each layer and you can visualise them in required CRS with enabling “on the fly transformation” ( Project –> Project Properties –> CRS ).
Are there any issues editing shapefiles in ArcGIS?
Ultimately everything will end up in ArcGIS, will there be any issues editing shapefiles or geodatabases in QGIS and then opening and/or editing them in ArcGIS? I don’t know if I am pushing it here asking another question…
Are there any issues with ArcGIS and QGIS?
ArcGIS and QGIS compatibility: issues with Shapefiles or Geodatabases? I work at a small planning commission as 1 of 2 GIS people, where we have 2 ArcGIS licenses. A volunteer recently starting working with us. He is using QGIS and mostly editing shapefiles. I probably should have considered this question first….
How many files are in a Shapefile File?
A shapefile consists of (at least) three files. In your case streets.shp, streets.dbf and streets.shx. These files should al reside in the same folder. If one of them is missing, the error message “streets.shp is not a valid or recognized data source” will appear.
Why does my layer show up in the wrong place?
If the layer shows up in map window, you probalby set wrong coordinate system (CRS) for your data, and thus they show up in a wrong place. You can set the proper CRS when loading layers to QGIS (depends on QGIS settings) or later in layer properties of source layers.
How to change the CRS in QGIS 2.14?
I am using QGIS 2.14 The correct way to change your CRS is to save the layer. Try the ‘on the fly’ transformation. Project>project properties> CRS> check the ‘on the fly’ transformation. Thanks for contributing an answer to Geographic Information Systems Stack Exchange!