Loading vector layer in Python console?
I am trying to load a vector file to QGIS Python console.
v_layer = iface.addVectorLayer("G://ConsultancyDataTransferBodhi (Louis) GorringeQGISShapefilesBiological ShapefilesSeabirdsAt sea densities of gannet in the breeding season710_br.shp")
Below identifies the error code I always get when I enter this script.
From looking at other examples online it seems that they add a bit at the end of the script within single quote marks ('). As seen in the image below in the red box.
I am aware this is specified for where they have saved their documents, but I am unaware of what the (') columns mean. I feel this is the reason why my vector layer wont load. Can anyone confirm, or know a reason why the vector layer wont loads?
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I am trying to load a vector file to QGIS Python console.
v_layer = iface.addVectorLayer("G://ConsultancyDataTransferBodhi (Louis) GorringeQGISShapefilesBiological ShapefilesSeabirdsAt sea densities of gannet in the breeding season710_br.shp")
Below identifies the error code I always get when I enter this script.
From looking at other examples online it seems that they add a bit at the end of the script within single quote marks ('). As seen in the image below in the red box.
I am aware this is specified for where they have saved their documents, but I am unaware of what the (') columns mean. I feel this is the reason why my vector layer wont load. Can anyone confirm, or know a reason why the vector layer wont loads?
pyqgis qgis-python-console
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I am trying to load a vector file to QGIS Python console.
v_layer = iface.addVectorLayer("G://ConsultancyDataTransferBodhi (Louis) GorringeQGISShapefilesBiological ShapefilesSeabirdsAt sea densities of gannet in the breeding season710_br.shp")
Below identifies the error code I always get when I enter this script.
From looking at other examples online it seems that they add a bit at the end of the script within single quote marks ('). As seen in the image below in the red box.
I am aware this is specified for where they have saved their documents, but I am unaware of what the (') columns mean. I feel this is the reason why my vector layer wont load. Can anyone confirm, or know a reason why the vector layer wont loads?
pyqgis qgis-python-console
edited yesterday
PolyGeo♦
53.4k1780239
asked yesterday
BodhiBodhi
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I am trying to load a vector file to QGIS Python console.
v_layer = iface.addVectorLayer("G://ConsultancyDataTransferBodhi (Louis) GorringeQGISShapefilesBiological ShapefilesSeabirdsAt sea densities of gannet in the breeding season710_br.shp")
Below identifies the error code I always get when I enter this script.
From looking at other examples online it seems that they add a bit at the end of the script within single quote marks ('). As seen in the image below in the red box.
I am aware this is specified for where they have saved their documents, but I am unaware of what the (') columns mean. I feel this is the reason why my vector layer wont load. Can anyone confirm, or know a reason why the vector layer wont loads?
pyqgis qgis-python-console
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These are mentioned in the QGIS documentation:
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
So the parameters are:
- Path to shapefile;
- The name you want to give to the shapefile when it is loaded;
- The name of the vector data source/provider.
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Along with @Joseph answer, the shp path has both "/" and "" characters which will cause other errors. Here are three examples of valid slash path options:
# three valid shp path options
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:\path\to\shapefile\file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer(r"C:pathtoshapefilefile.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
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will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
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These are mentioned in the QGIS documentation:
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
So the parameters are:
- Path to shapefile;
- The name you want to give to the shapefile when it is loaded;
- The name of the vector data source/provider.
answered yesterday
JosephJoseph
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These are mentioned in the QGIS documentation:
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
So the parameters are:
- Path to shapefile;
- The name you want to give to the shapefile when it is loaded;
- The name of the vector data source/provider.
answered yesterday
JosephJoseph
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These are mentioned in the QGIS documentation:
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
So the parameters are:
- Path to shapefile;
- The name you want to give to the shapefile when it is loaded;
- The name of the vector data source/provider.
answered yesterday
JosephJoseph
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These are mentioned in the QGIS documentation:
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
So the parameters are:
- Path to shapefile;
- The name you want to give to the shapefile when it is loaded;
- The name of the vector data source/provider.
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JosephJoseph
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Along with @Joseph answer, the shp path has both "/" and "" characters which will cause other errors. Here are three examples of valid slash path options:
# three valid shp path options
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:\path\to\shapefile\file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer(r"C:pathtoshapefilefile.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
answered yesterday
artwork21artwork21
30.9k554120
will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
add a comment |
Along with @Joseph answer, the shp path has both "/" and "" characters which will cause other errors. Here are three examples of valid slash path options:
# three valid shp path options
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:\path\to\shapefile\file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer(r"C:pathtoshapefilefile.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
answered yesterday
artwork21artwork21
30.9k554120
will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
add a comment |
Along with @Joseph answer, the shp path has both "/" and "" characters which will cause other errors. Here are three examples of valid slash path options:
# three valid shp path options
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:\path\to\shapefile\file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer(r"C:pathtoshapefilefile.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
answered yesterday
artwork21artwork21
30.9k554120
Along with @Joseph answer, the shp path has both "/" and "" characters which will cause other errors. Here are three examples of valid slash path options:
# three valid shp path options
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:/path/to/shapefile/file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer("C:\path\to\shapefile\file.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
layer = iface.addVectorLayer(r"C:pathtoshapefilefile.shp", "layer name you like", "ogr")
answered yesterday
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artwork21artwork21
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will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
add a comment |
will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
will the name of the vector data source/provide most likley be 'ogr'. I am trying to get used to python scripting and some of my shapefiles dont work with 'ogr' ending. How would I identify the data source/provider for individual shapefiles?
– Bodhi
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Good question, however I would recommend you post that as a new question in this forum and include any error messages you may receive when using the addVectorLayer() method.
– artwork21
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
Thankyou both, and sounds good to me. Will do it now
– Bodhi
yesterday
add a comment |
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