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title: "QGIS Plugin Video"
canonical: "https://servicedesk.maxgeo.com/space/mxAPI/1711472895/QGIS%20Plugin%20Video"
format: markdown
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| Application: | DataShed | Build Number: | 3.2.0.0 |

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> Macro (iframe)



## Transcript

```
API key details. Click copy to clipboard and close. Paste this key into a text file and save it. This will be needed to run the plugin in QGIS.

02:08
The API key identifies the user and the database and is validated by the license assignment in data she admin.

02:21
To use the plugin, it must be installed in qs. Let's walk through the installation. Save the provided zip file to your local hard drive

02:28
or OneDrive Select plugins. Then manage and install plugins. Choose install from zip and Navigate to the save zip file.

02:38
Click install plugin. A new button should appear on the plugins toolbar. You're all set. Let's dive in. Click the MX MDS icon in the plugin toolbar,

02:59
or select it from the plugins menu to launch the tool. Creating a vector layer is straightforward. Enter the RL And API Key, provided by Max Geo.

03:12
Name the layer and specify the EPSG code. Define the SQL query. To retrieve data, click create layer to display the layer in QGIS.

03:23
It's that simple, and that's it. You've successfully learned how to use the MX M-D-S-A-P-I plugin for QGS. For additional support, refer to the user manual

03:47
or contact Max Geo support. Thanks for watching and happy mapping.

03:58API key details. Click copy to clipboard and close. Paste this key into a text file and save it. This will be needed to run the plugin in QGIS.
```