Project: QGIS

Version: 2.18.0

Feature: Optimised processing clip algorithm

The processing clip algorithm has been optimised for common use scenarios, resulting in dramatic speedups for clipping operations. For example:

Clipping a roads layer with 1 million lines against 2 polygons

Earlier versions: 5 mins 30 seconds QGIS 2.18: 10 seconds

Clipping a 5 million point address layer against 2 polygons

Earlier versions: 50 minutes QGIS 2.18: 30 seconds

This feature was funded by North Road

This feature was developed by Nyall Dawson (North Road)