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Data & Preparation

Before you start working with G3W-SUITE, it’s important to prepare both your QGIS project and its underlying data. This section walks you through the setup process — customizing the project, exploring the dataset, and getting everything ready for a smooth WebGIS deployment.


By the end of this tutorial, you will have practical experience in:

  1. Customizing the visual and functional components of a QGIS project
  2. Publishing the project as a WebGIS service using G3W-SUITE
  3. Creating custom search tools for fast, focused data queries
  4. Integrating interactive charts with the DataPlotly plugin
  5. Enabling online editing capabilities


Practical Experience

Data

We’ll be working with a modified dataset of central Berlin, extracted via the BBBike OSM Extract Service. The pre-configured QGIS project and database are bundled for convenience:


Once extracted, the folder contains 3 images and the following structure:

  • 📁 plots – Chart configurations for the DataPlotly plugin in .xml format
  • 📁 project_data – Includes the SpatiaLite database: g3w_tutorial.sqlite
  • 📁 projects – The QGIS project file: g3w_tutorial.qgs


Before publishing a project to G3W-SUITE, these two steps need to be completed:

  1. Update the QGIS Project Title

    This will be used as the WebGIS service ID. Leaving it unchanged may cause confusion or service conflicts.

  2. Upload the SpatiaLite Database to the File Manager

    G3W-SUITE needs access to your actual data source. If the database isn't uploaded, your layers may not load correctly.


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Want to use your own data? Use the BBBike Extract Service to download a custom dataset for your area.


Data Preperation

To update your QGIS project title:

  1. Navigate to the Project Properties of your QGIS project.

  2. Under the General tab, and find the Project Title field.

  3. Enter a unique and descriptive title for your project.

  4. Click OK to apply the changes.


Make sure your title:

  • Clearly describes the content or purpose of the project
  • Avoids special characters or long whitespace
  • Is short, but specific enough to identify in G3W


Project Title
Image credit: QGIS


Next up: Now that your project title is updated, we'll walk you through how to upload your SpatiaLite database to G3W-SUITE so your project layers display correctly.