[Qgis-user] Different symbols for different points

[Richard Duivenvoorde]

On 03-05-17 15:55, Cristiano M. wrote:
> Dear QGIS Community,
> 
> I’m a QGIS beginner user. I apologize for the superficial question but
> I’m doing a work and I ask you support. I have a QGIS file with more
> layers where each layer, downloaded from web, contains more information
> (streets, buildings, satellite photo, etc.). Now I would add a new empty
> layer to include my personal points such as police stations, emergency
> points, etc.) and I would to know if it’s possible to use a symbol
> (circle, star, etc.) to define each point because my goal is to define
> and to have a Visually differention in a layer for all my personal
> points witout to use table field value. Is it possible to do this? I
> didn't find this feature...

Hi Christiano,

not sure if I understand correct, but I think you should add (digitize)
points which have at least one attribute.
This can either be a shapefile, xy-text file or geopackege or so.

Based on the value of that attribute you then create either a
Categorized or Rule-based style, some googling:

http://docs.qgis.org/2.18/en/docs/training_manual/vector_classification/classification.html

https://nathanw.net/2011/06/06/one-of-my-favorite-features-of-qgis/

Regards,

Richard Duivenvoorde