labelingqgis
I am working under a government project in Kolkata with QGIS.
I want to show two different labels of a particular vector layer. just like we can show two different labels in Arc GIS with the help of Append option.
Suppose I want to show Male population Numbers and Female population numbers on a District vector layer, so how it can be possible? please tell me the option of this Software (QGIS).
Actually i am able to show one label on a layer but how to show two labels?
In QGIS 2.0, you can create background rectangles, ovals or custom SVG shapes without the need for a plugin. Just go to Layer Properties | Label | Background section.
If you want to code something. This might be a starting point: http://doc.qgis.org/api/qgspallabeling_8cpp_source.html#l04333
An updated way to do this (at least in 2.6.0 Brighton) is to:
Go to Layer Properties>Labels>Rendering and check the box that says "Show all labels for this layer (including colliding labels)"
Best Answer
That's possible using "expression based labeling" which should be part of the upcoming 1.8 release and is part of the current developer version.
Here's an introduction written by the developer: http://woostuff.wordpress.com/2011/10/27/expression-based-labeling/
You'll find an editor with preview function that should make it straight forward to create advanced labels.