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==Using your own laptop or PC==
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=Using your own laptop or PC=
  
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We prefer using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open_source_software Free and Open Source Software] because this enables you to install software on your own computer without paying for costly licenses, to learn and continue your work at home. Here are the links to download the software from the internet and
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We prefer using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open_source_software Free and Open Source Software] because this enables you to install software on your own computer without paying for costly licenses, to learn and continue your work at home. In this course we use the Long Term Release LTR Version ''QGIS 3.28.4 '''Firenze'''''. QGIS is available on [http://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html Windows, macOS, Linux and Android]
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install it yourself:
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We recommend to use the '''Standalone Version''' for this tutorial.
  
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QGIS http://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html, available for Windows, Mac OSX,
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==Installation Guide for Windows10 (64bit) [[file:windows_logo.png|30px]]==
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* Do you have already a QGIS version installed? Please first deinstall all previous QGIS versions to avoid confusions by using different QGIS versions side by side.
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If you want to follow the exercises of this tutorial on Windows, we recommend following the  
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{{info|message=Uninstalling a prevoius QGIS standalone version|text=Go to {{mitem|text= Start --> Settings --> Apps & Features}}. Now a complete list of desktop programs is shown. Use the search box and type '''QGIS'''. If you do not find QGIS, a "Standalone" QGIS version is not installed. If you've find QGIS, single click its name to highlight and hit the Uninstall button.}}.
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{{info|message=Uninstalling a previous QGIS network version|text=Simply delete the installation folders manually: the default installation path is ''C:\OSGeo4W''. You find the user settings folder, downloaded plugins and user scripts under ''C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\QGIS'' and related icons in the start menu}}.
  
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===Installation Guide for Windows===
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===Standalone Version===
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Installation is very easy:
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* Download  the [https://qgis.org/downloads/QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.28.4-3.msi QGIS LTR '''Long Term Release''' Version 3.28.4 (64bit)]. Save the file in a temporary folder.
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* Start the installation with a double click on the downloaded setup file ''QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.28.4-3.msi''.
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* Accept the default installation path ''C:\Programs\QGIS 3.28.4''.
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* Click {{mitem|text=Install}} and {{mitem|text=Done}}
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* Start QGIS by Start > All programs > QGIS Desktop 3.28.4.
  
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To install [[QGIS]] on your Windows PC, you need to download the so called ''[[wikipedia:OSGeo|OSGeo]] 4W'' (4W is short for “for Windows”) installer.  
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==Installation Guide for Mac OS [[file:apple_logo.png|30px]]==
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* QGIS 3.28 LTR is built for Mac OS version '''High Sierra (10.13) and newer but not yet notarized as required by macOS Catalina (10.15) security rules'''. On the [https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html QGIS download page] are also alternate installers available for older Mac OS and QGIS versions but the following instructions are easy as pie:
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** Open '''Finder'''. In search bar type QGIS and Search: This Mac.
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** Mark the QGIS icon. Right click: Move to Trash.
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* Download the LTR version [https://qgis.org/downloads/macos/qgis-macos-ltr.dmg QGIS macOS Installer Version 3.28].
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* Start the QGIS installer with a double click on the downloaded file 'qgis-macos-ltr.dmg'.
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* Click 'Agree' to accept the terms of license.
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* Drag and drop the QGIS3.28 icon on the Applications icon.
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[[File:gqis_macos_dd.png|600px]]
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* In '''Finder''' search in '''Applications''' for QGIS. Start QGIS with a double click on the icon.
  
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This program will help you installing [[QGIS]] as well as [[wikipedia:GRASS_GIS|GRASS]].
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==Installation Guide for Linux [[file:Tux.png|30px]]==
  
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Just follow the steps below:
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There are many different distros of Linux: please read [https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/alldownloads.html#linux respective installation instructions]. Use the '''Long Term Release Repository 3.28.x Firenze LTR''' and code names for your selected Linux distribution.
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Please remove all previously installed QGIS und GRASS packages that were installed from other repositories before doing an update: otherwise conflicts between different package versions may occur!
  
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# Create a folder “OSGeo4W” on your Desktop.
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#* Rightclick somewhere on the Desktop <br> Select {{button|text=New...}} --> {{button|text=Folder}} <br> Enter ''OSGeo4W'' as folder name and hit {{button|text=Enter}}
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# <u>Right</u>click the following link:
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#* [http://download.osgeo.org/osgeo4w/osgeo4w-setup.exe OSGeo4W Download]
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# Select {{button|text=Save link as}} <br> [[File:Savelink_winxp.png]]
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# In the appearing menu, navigate to the folder you created on the Desktop and click {{button|text=Save}}
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# Open the folder and double-click on Setup file osgeo4w-setup.exe to start the installation. <br> If you receive a security warning concerning an ''unknown publisher'', click {{button|text=Run}}.
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# Choose {{tool|text=Express Desktop Install}}
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# A menu entitled ''select packages'' will pop up <br> Unmark the checkboxes “uDig” and “OpenEV”. <br> [[File:QGis_Setup_select_packages.png|400px]] <br> Go on and wait until all files are copied.
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# A link with a yellow Q called "Quantum GIS 1.7.0 " should appear on the desktop. You may delete the other icon links on the desktop called "Mysys", “OsGeo4W” and "Grass", as you will rarely need them. <br> [[File:QGIS_Icons_winxp.png]]
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# Delete the OSGeo4W folder on your Desktop by rightclicking on it, selecting {{button|text=Delete}} and confirming the appearing dialogue
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# Start Quantum GIS by double clicking on the accordant icon.
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{{info|message=Uninstalling QGis|text=Uninstalling QGis is easily done by deleting the Installation folder, which is C:\OSGeo4W and the QGis-related Icons on the Desktop. If you want to get a new Version of QGis, you might want to uninstall the older version before.}}
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Go to {{mitem|text= Settings --> Options... --> General}}
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and click the  checkbox {{tool|text=Override system locale}} on. You
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===Trying Linux? [[file:Tux.png|30px]]===
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may change {{button|text= User Interface Translation}} and choose also the {{button|text=Number, date and currency format}}. For our course please select '''American English''' and Locale '''English UnitedStates (en_US)'''. Confirm settings with OK. Settings are active after restarting QGIS.
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If  you are interested to try a Linux OS on your own Windows PC, we  recommend to install the current distribution of [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu]. You can install Ubuntu onto a computer alongside a copy of Windows. You  will be able to select whether to start Ubuntu or Windows each time  your computer starts up or you can try to run Ubuntu on a CD or even on a memory stick alongside  your current system.
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Feel free to ask one of our [[tutors]] for guidance!
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==Related articles==
 
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* [[QGIS for students]]
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* [[Remote sensing and image processing with open source software]]
  
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[[category:Tutorial basics]]
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[[Category:Installation Guide]]

Latest revision as of 13:36, 3 April 2023


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[edit] Using your own laptop or PC

We prefer using Free and Open Source Software because this enables you to install software on your own computer without paying for costly licenses, to learn and continue your work at home. In this course we use the Long Term Release LTR Version QGIS 3.28.4 Firenze. QGIS is available on Windows, macOS, Linux and Android We recommend to use the Standalone Version for this tutorial.

[edit] Installation Guide for Windows10 (64bit) Windows logo.png

  • Do you have already a QGIS version installed? Please first deinstall all previous QGIS versions to avoid confusions by using different QGIS versions side by side.
info.png Uninstalling a prevoius QGIS standalone version
Go to Start --> Settings --> Apps & Features. Now a complete list of desktop programs is shown. Use the search box and type QGIS. If you do not find QGIS, a "Standalone" QGIS version is not installed. If you've find QGIS, single click its name to highlight and hit the Uninstall button..
info.png Uninstalling a previous QGIS network version
Simply delete the installation folders manually: the default installation path is C:\OSGeo4W. You find the user settings folder, downloaded plugins and user scripts under C:\Users\<YourName>\AppData\Roaming\QGIS and related icons in the start menu.

[edit] Standalone Version

Installation is very easy:

  • Download the QGIS LTR Long Term Release Version 3.28.4 (64bit). Save the file in a temporary folder.
  • Start the installation with a double click on the downloaded setup file QGIS-OSGeo4W-3.28.4-3.msi.
  • Accept the default installation path C:\Programs\QGIS 3.28.4.
  • Click Install and Done
  • Start QGIS by Start > All programs > QGIS Desktop 3.28.4.

[edit] Installation Guide for Mac OS Apple logo.png

  • QGIS 3.28 LTR is built for Mac OS version High Sierra (10.13) and newer but not yet notarized as required by macOS Catalina (10.15) security rules. On the QGIS download page are also alternate installers available for older Mac OS and QGIS versions but the following instructions are easy as pie:
  • If you have already an older QGIS version please uninstall this app first:
    • Open Finder. In search bar type QGIS and Search: This Mac.
    • Mark the QGIS icon. Right click: Move to Trash.
  • Download the LTR version QGIS macOS Installer Version 3.28.
  • Start the QGIS installer with a double click on the downloaded file 'qgis-macos-ltr.dmg'.
  • Click 'Agree' to accept the terms of license.
  • Drag and drop the QGIS3.28 icon on the Applications icon.

Gqis macos dd.png

  • In Finder search in Applications for QGIS. Start QGIS with a double click on the icon.

[edit] Installation Guide for Linux Tux.png

There are many different distros of Linux: please read respective installation instructions. Use the Long Term Release Repository 3.28.x Firenze LTR and code names for your selected Linux distribution. Please remove all previously installed QGIS und GRASS packages that were installed from other repositories before doing an update: otherwise conflicts between different package versions may occur!

[edit] Language settings

Go to Settings --> Options... --> General and click the checkbox Override system locale on. You may change User Interface Translation and choose also the Number, date and currency format. For our course please select American English and Locale English UnitedStates (en_US). Confirm settings with OK. Settings are active after restarting QGIS.

[edit] Related articles

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