Importing Features
Importing features classes into your empty QRIS layers can be done a number of ways. Any Input layer or DCE layer will have two different pathways to import existing data.
Add From Existing Feature Class
To do this, right click the desired Input folder or DCE Layer within your QRiS project. Navigate to Import (feature type) from and select + Existing Feature Class. Browse to the location of the feature class and click Open. Provide a name and optional description. You can also define key/value pairs of metadata that help describe the originof the data. Click OK to import and create a copy of the feature class will be added to your project.
Add From Temporary Layer
You can also add data from a temporary layer existing in your layer tree. The layer must be turned on and visible in the layer tree for QRIS to recognize it. The process is the same as adding an existing layer, just select + Temporary Layer instead. A new window will pop up to select the desired temporary layer, navigate to the correct layer and click OK. A new window will pop up to give it a name, description, key/value pairs of metadata (same as importing from existing data).
