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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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=Using your own laptop or PC=
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install it yourself:
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QGIS http://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html, available for Windows, Mac OSX,
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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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Linux and Android.
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We recommend to use the '''Standalone Version''' for this tutorial.
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If you want to follow the exercises of this tutorial on Windows, we recommend following the
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===Installation Guide for Windows===
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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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{{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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# Download the [http://download.osgeo.org/osgeo4w/testing64/osgeo4w-setup-x86.exe OSGeo4W Network Installer 32bit] (It works or Windows 32-bit and 64-bit) and save the file into a temporary folder.
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===Standalone Version===
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# Start the OSGeo4W Setup Program with a double click the on downloaded file osgeo4w-setup-x86.exe file
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Installation is very easy:
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# Choose {{tool|text=Advanced Installation}}. {{button|text=Next}}.
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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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# Root directory: C:\OSGeo4W\ and check the radio button {{tool|text=All Users}}. {{button|text=Next}}.
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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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#Choose {{tool|text=Install from Internet}}. {{button|text=Next}}.
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* Accept the default installation path ''C:\Programs\QGIS 3.28.4''.
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# Choose a temporary directory to store the downloaded installation
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* Click {{mitem|text=Install}} and {{mitem|text=Done}}
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files. {{button|text=Next}}.
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* Start QGIS by Start > All programs > QGIS Desktop 3.28.4.
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# Choose Internet connection: {{tool|text=Direct connection}}.{{button|text=Next}}.
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# Select Packages: In the "Categories field" click on the + symbol before "Desktop" to extend the folder. Click on the "Skip" symbol before "qgis-full" to mark necessary software packages for the installation. Further Click on the + symbol before "Libs" to extend the folder. Click on the "Skip" symbol before "otb-bin" and "otb-python"
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<br> [[File:QGis_Setup_select_packages.png|400px]] <br>  
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# Go on and wait until all programs are installed.{{button|text=Next}}.
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# Start QGIS 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 related icons on the Desktop. If you want to get a new version of QGIS, you might uninstall the older version before.}}
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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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* If you have already an older QGIS version please uninstall this app first:
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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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===Trying Linux? [[file:Tux.png|30px]]===
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==Installation Guide for Linux [[file:Tux.png|30px]]==
  
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If  you are interested to try a Linux OS on your own Windows C, 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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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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Feel free to ask our [[instructors]] for guidance!
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==Language settings==
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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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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.
  
 
==Related articles==
 
==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


Contents

[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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