Calling my Python file from the QGIS Python console?

How do I use the Python console in QGIS?

To open the console go to Plugins ‣ Python Console ( Ctrl+Alt+P ).



Console

1. Code completion, highlighting syntax and calltips for the following APIs:
2. Ctrl+Alt+Space to view the auto-completion list if enabled in the Options;
3. Execute code snippets from the input area by typing and pressing Enter or Run Command;

Can you use Python with QGIS?

QGIS supports the popular Python scripting language. Even if you are a beginner, learning a little bit of Python and QGIS programming interface will allow you to be much more productive in your work.
 

How to automate QGIS with Python?

What you’ll learn

1. Using the QGIS Python console.
2. Using the QGIS Python editor.
3. Using PyQGIS to manipuate the QGIS interface.
4. Using PyQGIS to manipulate a layers symbology.
5. Using PyQGIS to manipulate a layers attributes.
6. Using PyQGIS to manipulate a layers geometry.
7. Using PyQGIS to perform spatial operations.

How to install Python library in QGIS?

Finding the location of the QGIS Python installation on other platforms

1. Start QGIS.
2. Start the QGIS Python Console.
3. Use the sys module to locate the PyQGIS path: import sys sys.path Copy.
4. Python will return a list of paths.
5. Find the path that ends in /python , which is the location of the Python installation used by QGIS.

How do I run a Python .py file in console?

To run Python scripts with the python command, you need to open a command-line and type in the word python , or python3 if you have both versions, followed by the path to your script, just like this: $ python3 hello.py Hello World! If everything works okay, after you press Enter , you’ll see the phrase Hello World!

How do I access the Python console?

Working with Python console The console appears as a tool window every time you choose the corresponding command on the Tools menu. You can assign a shortcut to open Python console: press Ctrl+Alt+S , navigate to Keymap, specify a shortcut for Main menu | Tools | Python or Debug Console.
 

How do I add a script to QGIS?

Within QGIS, you can use Create new script in the Scripts menu at the top of the Processing Toolbox to open the Processing Script Editor where you can write your code. To simplify the task, you can start with a script template by using Create new script from template from the same menu.
 

Where does QGIS install Python?

Identify the path to the Python executable that was installed with QGIS (it should be at C:\Program Files\QGIS 3.14\apps\Python37).
 

How to convert Python code to plugin?

It is possible to create plugins in Python programming language.

1. Idea: Have an idea about what you want to do with your new QGIS plugin.
2. Create files: Create the files described next.
3. Write code: Write the code inside the mainplugin.py.
4. Test: Close and re-open QGIS and import your plugin again.

How do you display output on the console monitor in Python?

To print strings to console or echo some data to console output, use Python inbuilt print() function. print() function can take different type of values as argument(s), like string, integer, float, etc., or object of a class type. Following is a simple demonstration of how to use print() function in a Python shell.

How do I run a plugin in QGIS?

To install a plugin, open QGIS and click on PLUGINS on the main menu bar. Select MANAGE AND INSTALL PLUGINS. This will open the PLUGINS window. In this window, click on the ALL tab on the left hand side and then select the plugin you wish to install, and then click on the INSTALL PLUGIN button.