How to guides
QR Codes
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/qr-codes QR Codes QField leverages QR codes to streamline sharing, importing, and deploying projects, datasets, and application plugins. QR Codes for ...
3D Map view
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/3d-map-view 3D Map View QField displays spatial data in 3D by draping map layers as textures over terrain surfaces. The 3D view uses Eye Dome Lighting ...
COGO Framework - Coordinate geometry
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/cogo-framework COGO Framework - Coordinate Geometry The Coordinate Geometry (COGO) framework defines spatial feature locations using mathematical ...
Multilingual project support
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/multilingual-projects Multilingual Project Support QField supports project localization, allowing a single QGIS project file to display in multiple ...
Create new project in QField
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/create-project Create a New Project in QField Create a simple project directly in QField on your mobile device to collect notes with or without ...
XLSForm Converter
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/xlsforms-plugin XLSForm Converter Plugin for QGIS The XLSForm Converter plugin converts existing XLSForm spreadsheets into fully configured QGIS ...
Relation Reference widget
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/relation-reference-widget Relation Reference Widget Relating layers is useful when features depend on each other or when a single feature contains ...
Map decorations
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/decorations Map Decorations ?️ Desktop preparation Customize your project with decorations in QField by configuring them first in QGIS. Read more in ...
Geofencing
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/navigation-and-positioning/geofencing Geofencing QField includes built-in geofencing functionality to alert or inform users when their GNSS location enters or exits ...
Processing algorithms
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/data-collection/processing Processing Algorithms QField provides processing algorithms to modify digitized vector features and geometries directly on your mobile ...
Plugins
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/plugins QField Plugins QField includes a QML/Javascript plugin framework to extend application capabilities and script custom field workflows. Plugin ...
External routing
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/navigation-and-positioning/external-routing External Routing Calculate itineraries or open external navigation applications (such as Google Maps or Apple Maps) ...
QField general settings
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/general/settings QField General Settings The general settings screen allows you to control the basic appearance and behavior of QField. You can access the general ...
QField storage management
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/storage QField Storage Management The QField Welcome Screen presents two options to open projects: QFieldCloud projects: Access projects hosted on ...
Sensors
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/sensors Sensors QField supports background sensor logging, allowing you to passively collect sensor data, display live measurements on the map canvas, ...
PostgreSQL databases
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/pg-service Working with PostgreSQL PostgreSQL in QField Working with databases simplifies data management in multi-user environments and complex project ...
Portable project
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/movable-project Portable project To manually synchronize your QGIS project, you will need a portable version of your QGIS project file (.qgs, .qgz). ...
Shared datasets
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/shared-datasets Shared Datasets QField allows you to store datasets in a central folder — referred to as a “shared datasets folder” — and access them ...
Live default value
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/live-default-value Live Default Values QField supports live updating of default attribute values when editing features. Modifying one attribute value ...
Data Source and project paths
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/data_source_and_project_paths Data Source & Project Paths Save and store projects and layers using multiple methods and formats. Save all project-related ...
Variables
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/variables Variables QField supports creating and editing QGIS expression variables. Variables can be used for data-defined symbology, default ...
Advanced itinerary
The original version of this document is located at at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/itinerary Advanced Itinerary This feature is used to inspect a list of objects that match a certain criteria. You may then navigate through these features with ...
Temporal filtering
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/temporal-filtering Temporal Filtering QField replicates active temporal controller settings configured in QGIS to dynamically filter vector layer ...
Authentication
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/authentication Authentication QField supports connecting to web services requiring user or token authentication. This page details configuring OAuth2 ...
Print to PDF
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/data-collection/print-to-pdf Print to PDF Export configured QGIS map print layouts as PDF documents directly within QField. Usage ? Fieldwork Access print layout ...
Bookmarks
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/bookmarks Bookmarks QField allows you to save, organize, and navigate to spatial bookmarks across sessions and projects. By default, bookmarks display ...
Tracking
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/navigation-and-positioning/tracking Tracking General Settings ? Fieldwork QField supports tracking GNSS locations by creating point, line, or polygon features while ...
Navigation
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/navigation-and-positioning/navigation Navigation QField provides built-in navigation tools to help locate features and reach precise target destinations in the field. ...
All about GPS, GNSS and NTRIP
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/navigation-and-positioning/gnss Positioning (GNSS) QField displays live positioning data using several sources: Internal mobile device GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, or ...
Map themes
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/map-themes Map Themes Maps in GIS are dynamic, allowing layers to be shown or hidden based on your task. Map themes save and store distinct layer ...
Map styling
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/map-styling Map Styling QField directly supports all style settings configured in QGIS. This includes renderer types such as graduated, categorized, ...
Standalone datasets
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/advanced-how-tos/standalone-datasets Standalone Datasets QField can open vector, raster, and point cloud datasets directly without requiring a QGIS project file. ...
Search bar
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/search Search Bar The QField search bar allows you to: Search for features within project vector layers. Navigate to specified coordinates. Locate ...
Attachment widget
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/pictures Use Attachment In QField, fields configured with the Attachment widget can: Display and capture photos. Display and record video clips. Listen ...
Simple attribute form configuration
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/project-setup/attributes-form Attribute Form Configure feature attribute forms in your QGIS project before performing fieldwork. Form configuration in QGIS for QField ...
Digitize and edit
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/data-collection/digitize Digitize and Edit Digitize, edit, and delete point, line, and polygon features and attributes directly in the field using QField. QField ...
Measuring tool
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/measuring-tool Measuring Tool QField offers built-in measurement tools with customizable distance and area units. Customize measurement units in QGIS ...
Interact with the map
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/qfield-interface/map-interaction Interact with the Map QField supports several interactive map controls during fieldwork. Map Legend ? Fieldwork Open the Side ...
Project selection
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/general/projects Project Selection QField includes a file selector to open local projects stored on your device. To open cloud projects, see QFieldCloud. Note Starting ...
How-to guides
The original version of this document is located at https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/index How-to guides QField leverages the power of QGIS to comfortably configure your projects. After setting up everything on your desktop, you can eventually ...