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QGIS Tips

Selection

Select in different layer based on existing polygon

1. Vector > Research Tools > Select by Location
2. Select features from {layer-to-select}
3. Where the features {are within, etc.}
4. By comparing to the features from {polygon-layer}
5. Create new selection

Save selected layers and/or data

1. Using the map selection tools, select the features you want to save
2. Layer > Save As...
3. Select Format (SHP, CSV, etc.)
4. Fill in File Name
5. Check Save Only Selected Features
6. Select the fields you want to save
7. (OPTIONAL: Remove map data) Geometry type: None

User Interface

View attribute table in docked window instead of new tab

1. Settings > Options > Data Sources
2. Check Open attribute table in a dock window