Attributes explorer

The “Attributes Explorer” module supports the visual and statistical exploration of a layer’s numeric attributes’ values, and in particular the space syntax analysis results. The aim is to emulate the interactive nature of depthmapX when looking at results via an attributes list. This module supports the quick analysis of individual attributes of a selected layer, displaying the values on the map using simplified symbology, providing essential descriptive statistics, and plotting basic interactive charts (histogram and scatter plot). To start this exploration, the user just needs to select a layer from the panel’s drop-down menu at the top, and click on one of the attributes in the list.

The “Attributes Explorer” symbology, stats and charts tabs can be hidden by dragging the separator to the bottom of the panel, leaving only the attributes list visible for attribute selection. This panel can also be docked on the left, as an additional attributes tab next to the “Layers” tab.

To produce maps with a black background, as is typical of deptmapX and other space syntax software, you can change the canvas background colour. Go to “Project > Project Properties...”and in the “General Settings” section of the “General” tab (top) set it to black. There you can also change the selected feature’s colour (yellow by default). These settings are saved with the current QGIS project.