on December 27, 2022

How to upgrade QGIS Capiapo to Lisboa?

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Level Up Your GIS Game: Ditching Copiapó for Lisboa in QGIS

Okay, QGIS users, listen up! Sticking with outdated software is like trying to drive a horse and buggy on the Autobahn – you’re just not gonna keep up. If you’re rocking the old QGIS Copiapó (that’s version 1.6 for those not in the know), it’s time for an upgrade! We’re going to walk through how to get you up to Lisboa (version 1.8), so you can tap into some seriously cool improvements.

A Quick Trip Down Memory Lane

So, why bother upgrading? Well, Copiapó hit the scene way back in December 2010. Lisboa then arrived in June 2012. That’s a while ago in software years! These versions brought some significant improvements to the table.

Your Upgrade Options: Let’s Get Technical (But Not Too Technical)

The best way to upgrade really depends on how you got QGIS in the first place. Here’s a breakdown:

1. The OSGeo4W Installer (Windows): Your Best Bet

If you’re on Windows and used the OSGeo4W installer (which is a pretty common way to do it), you’re in luck. This thing is like a QGIS control panel, letting you manage different versions and update stuff easily.

  • The GUI Route:

  • Hunt down that OSGeo4W setup program. Just type “OSGeo4W” in your Windows Start Menu, and it should pop up. Or, you can just run the installer you originally downloaded.
  • Fire it up! It should remember all your settings from before, which is handy.
  • When you get to the “Select Packages” part, it’ll probably suggest the latest and greatest versions.
  • Now, here’s the trick: if you specifically want Lisboa, you need to dig into the “Desktop” category and find the QGIS version you want. Click that “Skip” button until you see version 1.8.
  • Keep clicking through, accept the agreements, and let it do its thing.

  • Going Commando (Silent Upgrade for Windows):

    • From CMD:

    • Open the OSGeo4W Shell from the Start Menu.
    • Type this magic incantation and hit Enter: setup -q -g
      • -q: This tells it to be quiet and not bother you with a bunch of questions.
      • -g: This tells it to upgrade the stuff you already have.

    • From BAT (Batch File):

    • Find the o4w_env.bat file. It’s usually hiding in C:\OSGeo4W\bin\.
    • Create a new text file, rename it to something ending in .bat (like upgrade_qgis.bat), and paste in the following. Make sure to change the path to o4w_env.bat if yours is different:

      • batch

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