Getting Started with Simplex4Data
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Requirements
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Before you can install and use Simplex4Data, you will need
 * `QGIS <https://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html>`_ 3.27 or higher
 * The Simplex4Data plugin .zip archive
 * Internet connection


Installation
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To install the plugin, follow these steps:
 1. Open QGIS
 2. Go to `Plugins > Manage and Install Plugins`
  
    .. image:: images/getting_started/installation/manage-plugins.png
       :alt: Open Plugin Manager via Toolbar
       
 3. Click on `Install from ZIP`
 4. Select the Simplex4Data plugin .zip archive
 5. Click on `Install Plugin`
  
    .. image:: images/getting_started/installation/install-plugin.png
       :alt: Install Simplex4Data Plugin
       
 6. You should get a security warning that installing a plugin from an untrusted source is not recommended, click on `Yes` to continue

.. _basic-usage:

Basic Usage
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Now that Simplex4Data is installed, you can start using it by:
 * Opening it from the `Plugins Toolbar` by clicking on the Simplex4Data icon or

    .. image:: images/getting_started/basic_usage/plugin-start_1.png
       :alt: Open Simplex4Data Plugin via Toolbar

 * Go to `Plugins > Simplex4Data > Simplex4Data`

    .. image:: images/getting_started/basic_usage/plugin-start_2.png
       :alt: Open Simplex4Data Plugin via Plugins Menu

.. _where-to-go-for-help:

Where to Go for Help
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If you encounter any problems or have any questions while using Simplex4Data, please refer to the :doc:`faqs` or contact us at dev@simplex4data.de.