# QGIS
## Requirements
* QGIS (version 2.10.1 or later)
* A GeoPackage dataset
## Instructions
These instructions were created using QGIS version 3.22. Other versions of QGIS can be used, from version 2.10.1 onwards.
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### Open a new or existing QGIS project.
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### Add a layer by selecting *Layer* > *Add Layer* > *Add Vector Layer* from the top ribbon of the workspace.
QGIS Add Vector Layer menu.
The Data Source Manager - Vector dialog box will appear.
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### Select the GeoPackage that will be loaded using the *three dots* button located next to the Vector Dataset(s) box.
Data Source Manager – Vector dialog in QGIS.
Navigate to the GeoPackage. Double-click the file or select it, then click *Add*. A separate dialog box will appear.
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### Select the layers of the GeoPackage to be added to the map
Select Items to Add dialog in QGIS.
It is possible to add selected layers, numerous layers or all layers. Once the relevant layers have been selected, click *Add Layers*.
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The GeoPackage layers should now be viewable in the layers list on the left-hand side of the workspace.
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