[Qgis-user] Issues with snapping and topological consistency in QField
Klaus Mithöfer
mithoefer at gbd-consult.de
Mon May 4 02:00:13 PDT 2026
Dear Matthias,
not all settings from QGIS are supported in QField. Basically try to
configure your project in Project > Snapping Settings and try.
https://docs.qfield.org/how-to/data-collection/digitize/?h=snapping#snapping
Check the documentation.
Kind regards,
Klaus
Am 29.04.26 um 10:41 schrieb Matthias Dörnbach via QGIS-User:
>
> Dear users,
>
> I have prepared a pre-mapping project in QGIS and transferred it to
> QField via the QGIS Cloud plugin. As I am transitioning from traditional
> paper-based mapping to a digital workflow, I am encountering
> difficulties with the snapping and topological behavior in QField. My
> understanding was, that QField would prevent topological errors (such as
> overlaps), if I digitize over the boundaries of an adjacent polygon.
> However, in my current project, overlapping polygons are being created
> instead of being clipped or snapped correctly.
>
> I have allready ensured that all snapping tools in the snapping toolbar
> of the QGIS project are enabled and configured correctly and the
> snapping function is permanently activated within the app settings.
>
> Is there a specific setting in QField or the QGIS project properties
> that I might have overlooked?
>
> I would appreciate any guidance on how to ensure clean topological data
> collection in the field.
>
> Best regards,
> Matthias Dörnbach
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