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| − | | QNEAT3 || Yes || Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Origin-Destination matrix || No || Origin-Destination matrix does not generate |
+ | | [https://root676.github.io/ QNEAT3] || Yes || Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Origin-Destination matrix || No || Origin-Destination matrix does not generate |
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| − | | Online Routing Mapper || No || Point-to-point routing || No || Only HERE and TomTom APIs remain supported |
+ | | [https://cbsuygulama.wordpress.com/online-routing-mapper-en/ Online Routing Mapper] || No || Point-to-point routing || No || Only HERE and TomTom APIs remain supported |
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| − | | TravelTime || No || Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Geocoding || Yes || Slow API account validation, limited number of data queries on free account |
+ | | [https://docs.traveltime.com/qgis/about/reference-manual TravelTime] || No || Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Geocoding || Yes || Slow API account validation, limited number of data queries on free account |
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| − | | Hqgis || No || Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Geocoding, POI search || Yes || Limited number of API keys generated for each project |
+ | | [https://github.com/riccardoklinger/Hqgis/blob/master/readme.md Hqgis] || No || Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Geocoding, POI search || Yes || Limited number of API keys generated for each project |
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Revision as of 21:42, 7 December 2023
Contents
Introduction and Purpose
Intro stuff and break down functions of plugins
Plugins
Several plugins have been created to support or enhance the functionality of QGIS. Each plugin has different benefits and limitations, so be sure to familiarize yourself with your project to make sure you make the right selection. For example, using an API may be preferred to reduce processing times as calculations are being completed on external servers. The table below shows the different functions each plugin offers to help with your selection.
| Plugin | Local Data Required? | Functions | API Login required? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QNEAT3 | Yes | Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Origin-Destination matrix | No | Origin-Destination matrix does not generate |
| Online Routing Mapper | No | Point-to-point routing | No | Only HERE and TomTom APIs remain supported |
| TravelTime | No | Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Geocoding | Yes | Slow API account validation, limited number of data queries on free account |
| Hqgis | No | Point-to-point routing, Service Area calculation, Geocoding, POI search | Yes | Limited number of API keys generated for each project |
Tutorial
QGIS
This tutorial uses QGIS, you will need to have the software installed [[1]] on your desktop or laptop. This tutorial uses QGIS 3.23. Once you have selected the version you wish to download based on your operating system, follow the guide that is installed in the package. With QGIS now installed on your computer and a proper path for accessing the application on your hard drive, you are now able to start the tutorial!
