[Qgis-user] Modify Shp File

[Andre Joost]

Am 07.01.13 19:50, schrieb Rick Fielden:
> Being a raw 'newbie', how can I modify an existing shp file?  I have
> a 50 state county file and want to include only select states. Any
> assistance would be appreciated as none of my attempts have been
> successful.
>


If have you loaded the Shapefile into QGIS:

Select the states you want with holding ctrl pressed,

Right-click on the layer -> Save Selection as...

And give the new Shapefile a different name.
You can add it to the project in the same step.

HTH,
André Joost