Custom SVG symbols and settings

From QGIS 3.6 Noosa it is possible to embed SVG symbols within QGIS projects.

  1. Choose the layer which will support SVG symbology and open its properties dialog.
  2. Open the section Symbology in :menuselection: [Properties --> Symbology]{.title-ref}.
  3. In the Symbol Layer Panel choose Simple marker.

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  1. Change the Symbol layer type in :menuselection: [Symbol layer type --> SVG marker]{.title-ref}.

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  1. Scroll down the bottom panel.
  2. Click on the right side of the file selection button to open the drop down menu.

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  1. Select Embed File and choose the SVG file in the file selection dialog.
  2. Apply the changes and click OK.

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