Slope Analysis using Quantum GIS Processing Toolbox

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Purpose

Introduction

Data

About Quantum GIS 2.2

Acquiring Quantum GIS 2.2

Tutorial

Launching QGIS 2.2

When the installation process has finished, an icon should appear on your desktop similar to the one shown below.

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Double-click on that icon and QGIS 2.2 will display on your screen.

Setting Project Coordinate Reference System (CRS)

Following the launch of QGIS 2.2, navigate to the top menu bar, select Project, Project Properties, then CRS.

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Make sure that Enable 'on the fly' CRS transformation is checked (1). Once enabled, filter search (2) NAD83 / MTM zone 9 and select NAD83(CSRS) / MTM zone 9 under the Coordinate system reference systems of the world. When finished select (3) OK.

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Adding Vector Shapefiles

Adding the Carp shapefiles or your desired shapefiles requires navigating to the menu bar, select Layer and Add Vector File...'.

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A dialogue box will open asking for the destination where the shapefiles are located. Select Browse and navigate to the folder where you saved the shapefiles. Click Open.

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Conclusion