Getting Started
The QGIS Koordinates plugin is designed to bring the Koordinates Data Browser experience to QGIS. Those familiar with Data Browser will find many of the same features and functionalities. For those unfamiliar, here is a short guide to the different features of the QGIS plugin.
Opening the plugin
Section titled “Opening the plugin”1. To open the Koordinates plugin, go to the Plugins menu, then Koordinates, then Show Data Browser
Section titled “1. To open the Koordinates plugin, go to the Plugins menu, then Koordinates, then Show Data Browser”
The Koordinates pane will open on the right-hand side of QGIS.
2. If you are an existing Koordinates user, select Login with your Koordinates ID
Section titled “2. If you are an existing Koordinates user, select Login with your Koordinates ID”
If you are a new user, select Sign Up to create a Koordinates account.
Note: You’ll be directed to your internet browser to login.
3. You’ll be required to authorise the Koordinates QGIS Plugin to access your profile. Select Authorize
Section titled “3. You’ll be required to authorise the Koordinates QGIS Plugin to access your profile. Select Authorize”
Return to QGIS and the plugin will now connect you to your Koordinates data browser.
Search for data
Section titled “Search for data”There are 3 tabs of data available for searching: Explore, Starred, and your site (or My data).
Note: When you search, only the tab of data selected will be searched, so double check you’ve selected the right data tab to search.
Explore
Section titled “Explore”This will allow for searching the entire Koordinates catalogue of publicly available data.
The Explore tab allows for viewing:
- Popular: Displays data for your region
- Browse: Search for all available data
- Publishers: Data is grouped by each Publisher
- Recent: Data that has recently been updated
Starred ( * )
Section titled “Starred ( * )”This is for any data you’ve starred and can be used for a shortlist of your frequently used data.
Site specific
Section titled “Site specific”If you are part of a company site within Koordinates, you’ll be able to search for datasets only available through the site.
If you have a personal account rather than a site, this tab is called My data and shows your own data.
Filter your search
Section titled “Filter your search”You are able to further filter your search by
- Data Type
- Date Published or Last Updated
- License, and
- Access
Select the Browse tab, to have the filters appear below the search bar.
Section titled “Select the Browse tab, to have the filters appear below the search bar.”
Clear a filter
Section titled “Clear a filter”Select the x arrow next to the filter.
Finding more information about the data
Section titled “Finding more information about the data”Select a Data Card in the Koordinates plugin pane, and it will open a Data Sheet.
Information in the Data Sheet includes:
- details
- description
- attachments
- metadata
- technical & historical details
Pop out plugin pane
Section titled “Pop out plugin pane”To free up space within QGIS, you are able to pop out the plugin by selecting the Pop Out button in the top right corner of the pane
To reinstate it into the QGIS window, double click the top of the plugin window.
Select the help button, then:
- Koordinates Help to open this help documentation in your web browser
- Report a Bug or Issue to report a problem with the plugin on GitHub. See Reporting issues.
Profile
Section titled “Profile”
View and edit your profile by selecting the User button
Edit Profile will open your internet browser to update your details.
If you logout, you’ll need to log in again before you can use the Koordinates plugin.