QGIS and Python for AEC

Expedite your AEC workflow. Learn how to use Python scripting to automate and augment the QGIS toolset.

Introduction

• AEC with Python and QGIS

1. Beginning Python

• What is Python?
• Using the Python console
• Creating your first Python script
• Saving your Python scripts

2. Managing Layers and Projects with Python

• Working with projects
• Working with layers
• Setting the CRS
• Adding and creating layer definitions

3. Geometry Handling

• Getting WKT from data
• Exporting geometry
• Filtering geometry
• Drawing new geometry

4. Importing DWG and DXF

• Manually importing DWG
• Using Python to import DXF
• Converting lines to polygons with Python

5. Creating Plugins

• Installing Plugin Builder
• Using the Plugin Builder
• Create a batch file to load Python bindings
• Install plugin
• Using Qt Designer
• Adding Python to Plugin

Conclusion

• Next steps