Simple Marker Data Defined Anchor Point

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Author Name: Michael Knopp (Michael Knopp)
Original Redmine Issue: 13727
Affected QGIS version: 2.8.1

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I am trying to use data definition to define a cliff hashmark.

I have created a style for the line with a simple marker and plan to use the vertical anchor point offset to move the marker to the proper side of the line.

I have created a string field with a width of 10 and enter "bottom" or "top" into the field. After creating the line the hashmarks are displayed correctly. However, as soon as I save the shapefile it defaults back to a centered anchor point.

I have tried changing the table and saving. I have quit QGIS and restarted. It is like it doesn't read from the shapefile correctly.

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• test_data_at_creation.png (Michael Knopp)
• before_save_display_correctly.png (Michael Knopp)
• after_save_display_incorrect.png (Michael Knopp)
• Hachure_Test.zip (Michael Knopp)
• Installed_Plugins.png (Michael Knopp)

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Author Name: Nyall Dawson (@nyalldawson)

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To confirm, is the data getting saved corrctly into the shapefile (eg browsing the table shows your entered anchor values), or is the data definition getting lost when saving the project?

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• status_id was changed from Open to Feedback

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Author Name: Michael Knopp (Michael Knopp)

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Yes, the data is getting saved to the shapefile. If I open the table the data is shown exactly as entered.

Also, I have tried this on a Windows 7 SP 1 machine also running QGIS 2.8.1 and the behavior is exactly the same.

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Author Name: Nyall Dawson (@nyalldawson)

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I can't reproduce. Can you share a small project/sample data which shows this issue?

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Author Name: Michael Knopp (Michael Knopp)

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Sure. I just created a very small topo with a cut. Using only these two small shapefiles it is still doing it on my systems.

I also am including a screenshot of my installed plugins. Just in case it is some conflict with one of them.

Thanks.

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• 9265 was configured as Hachure_Test.zip
• 9266 was configured as Installed_Plugins.png

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• Hachure_Test.zip (Michael Knopp) - Project and shapefile example
• Installed_Plugins.png (Michael Knopp) - Installed plugins

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Author Name: Nyall Dawson (@nyalldawson)

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Ok, this issue was already fixed in 2.8.2. I've tested your project with 2.8.3 and it works fine.

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• resolution was changed from to fixed/implemented
• status_id was changed from Feedback to Closed