QGIS 4.0 Changelog: Major Release Details New Features and Improvements
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Summary
The article presents the changelog for QGIS 4.0, a major release of the popular open-source Geographic Information System software. It details numerous new features, improvements, and bug fixes across various components including the user interface, processing tools, data providers, symbology, labeling, forms, and more. The release represents a significant update to the GIS software used worldwide for spatial data analysis and cartography.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThe wait is over! QGIS 4.0 is here!
QGIS is the world's most popular (open source) desktop Geographical Information System (GIS).
It is used by people around the world to view, edit, analyse and share spatial data.
It can produce professional-grade cartography products and supports hundreds of spatial data formats.
QGIS is a member project of OSGEO, the Open Source Geospatial Foundation.
Article URL: https://changelog.qgis.org/en/version/4.0/
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47285846
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