Adding Layers the Usual Way
The quickest way to add data for analysis in QGIS is to drag files from Windows Explorer onto the canvas. You can also use the top menu as described below.
Add a Vector Layer
For vector data such as Shapefile, GeoJSON, or CSV, go to Layer → Add Layer → Add Vector Layer. In the dialog, set Source type to File. Then, next to Vector dataset(s), click the … button to choose the file, and click Add. The layer will appear in the Layers panel.
Add a Raster Layer
For raster data such as GeoTIFF or IMG, go to Layer → Add Layer → Add Raster Layer. In the dialog, set Source type to File. Then, next to Raster dataset(s), click the … button to choose the file, and click Add. The layer will appear in the Layers panel.
Adding Spatial Analyzer Sample Data
For convenience, SpatialAnalyzer bundles datasets required for the exercises inside the plugin. For example, to load the Starbucks dataset used in Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis, navigate to the path below and double-click the file to add it as a layer:
Quick Start SpatialAnalyzer → Sample Data → sbucks.gpkg
