Batch reprojection

Layers can be reprojected in a batch operation without having to enter parameters individually on the Save as dialog. This recipe shows you how to reproject a set of layers to a different CRS using an algorithm from the Processing Toolbox menu. You will see how to reproject all the files accompanying the Davis_DBO_centerline.shp file that you reprojected in the Reprojecting a layer recipe.

How to do it…

  1. In the filter box of the Processing Toolbox menu, type Reproject to filter the list of available algorithms. Locate the Reproject layer algorithm, right-click on it, and select Execute as batch process. The batch processing interface will be shown, as follows:
  2. In the upper cell of the Input layer column, click on the ... button ...

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