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Join excel attributes to shape attribute

I am wondering if there is a way to join the attributes from excel tables to shapes in Qgis. I have abbreviations in the shape and want to add the associated complete names from excel file by ...
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Snap mean coordinate to layer in QGIS and creating MCs for multiple shapefiles

1: I wish to create a mean coordinate for a group of points. However, I would like the new point to be snapped to the nearest point from the set of points used to generate it. How might one go about ...
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Can the software be installed silently?

Can QGIS be silently installed and uninstalled? We are looking to deploy this to several users for evaluation.
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how can i install Semi-Automatic Classification plugin manually?

I try to install with Fetch Python Plugins. But fetch python plugins show only those which are installed? can i install manually when direct installation failed repeatedly?
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How to fix QGIS error “Entry Point could not be located”?

Today, after returning from vacations, I started my QGIS 1.7 and got this terrible message: Help, anyone?
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How to specify cost attributes for network analysis in QGIS using the GRASS plugin?

I have a road dataset with information about the length, speed and drivetime for each segment. I use QGIS 1.9 with the GRASS plugin to do different types of network analysis, but how do I set up the ...
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What is the minimum system requirement for QGIS on Windows?

Within a research paper for my study i need a reference to the minimum system requirements to install QGIS on Windows. Thanks
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How can I change SQL query through a layer of an action (python)?

I have three layers from three diferent database tables. When I click in other layer I want to change (with an action) the query of that three layers. How can I do that? Thank you
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Does Event Visualization Tool (eVis) plugin (for QGIS) work in ArcGIS for Desktop?

I am using the eVis plugin in QGIS to visualise points. Does this option work, if I were to open a point shapefile with attached images in ArcGIS for Desktop? Are there any different solutions ...
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How can I import georeferenced photos (jpg, kml, kmz) using QGIS or ArcGIS for Desktop?

I've got several georeferenced digital photos as jpg, kml, and kmz. How can I import them into my GIS projects (QGIS or ArcGIS for Desktop) so I can open them as a popup?
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What's the correct transformation for Lambert Conformal Conic for Mexico?

I have a shp archive without the .prj file. I don´t know the proyection of this shp, but I think it is in lambert conformal conic. Can anybody helpme to proyect this shp? i´ve tried to proyect it in ...
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PyQgis question: How to change or set active layer?

Developing a qgis plugin, I found that if no layer is selected in the Layers panel I can iterate over all layers and do anything to them, but "activate" them. Could someone give me a hint please? ...
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How to determine the location that has the most intersections with other polygons in a certain distance/buffer?

I have a very scattered map with a lot of very differently shaped polygons. Now I want to determine the location where a circle polygon of a certain size intersects the most surface of these scattered ...
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Can Spatialite SQL statements be issued with a python script in QGIS?

In my previous scripting environments (ms-access and Manifold GIS), it was possible to create and execute SQL queries from withing VBA or VB Script procedures. This is really useful for things such ...
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Why does the “Dissolve” tool in QGIS create an empty layer?

I have a shapefile containing cadastral data. I would like to dissolve the polygons using my field "OwnerName". My goal is to get one polygon per landlord's name. When I use the "Dissolve" tool, QGIS ...

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