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Is there a dataset installation package for QGIS?
Uninstall QGIS and reinstall with the data download option checked (only recommended if the above solutions are unsuccessful) For GNU/Linux and Mac OS X, there are not yet dataset installation packages available as rpm, deb or dmg.
Where does the QGIS demo data come from?
This layer was generated from the gtopo30 dataset in GRASS and can be used with the delimited text and the interpolation plugin in QGIS. This layer was created for the QGIS demo dataset using the digitizing feature of the QGIS GPS plugin. The waypoints show 4 national monuments in Alaska. The CRS of the gpx file is latlon, WGS84.
Which is the latest version of QGIS for Windows?
Download QGIS for your platform. Binary packages (installers) are available from this page. The current version is QGIS 3.16.0 ‘Hannover’ and was released on 23.10
Is the GTOPO30 dataset available in QGIS?
This dataset is freely available for academic and other non-commercial use. This layer was generated from the gtopo30 dataset in GRASS and can be used with the delimited text and the interpolation plugin in QGIS. This layer was created for the QGIS demo dataset using the digitizing feature of the QGIS GPS plugin.
Can a QGIS installation be carried on a flash drive?
QGIS allows you to define a –configpath option that overrides the default path for user configuration (e.g., ~/.qgis2 under Linux) and forces QSettings to use this directory, too. This allows you to, for instance, carry a QGIS installation on a flash drive together with all plugins and settings.
Where can I get a sample of QGIS?
If you intend to use QGIS as a graphical front end for GRASS, you can find a selection of sample locations (e.g., Spearfish or South Dakota) at the official GRASS GIS website, http://grass.osgeo.org/download/sample-data/.
How do I start QGIS on my Mac?
Start QGIS using the Start menu or desktop shortcut, or double click on a QGIS project file. Double click the icon in your Applications folder. If you need to start QGIS in a shell, run /path-to-installation-executable/Contents/MacOS/Qgis. To stop QGIS, click the menu option File QGIS ‣ Quit, or use the shortcut Ctrl+Q.