Add CartoDB layer to Qgis Project

Once the CartoDB plugin is enabled, you can add a CartoDB layer or an SQL CartoDB layer.

Adding CartoDB Layer

• From the CartoDB toolbox (located on the QGIS Web Toolbar) or from the Layers Toolbar in QGIS >= 2.12 (Left side), click Add CartoDB Layer

  

  The Add CartoDB Layer dialog box opens, displaying a list of your datasets.

• Select a dataset name from the list, or search for a table name to filter the list, and click OK

Your CartoDB dataset is downloaded and appears in the QGIS Layers Panel.

Adding SQL CartoDB Layer

• From the CartoDB toolbox (located on the QGIS Web Toolbar), click Add SQL CartoDB Layer

The Add CartoDB SQL Layer dialog box opens, displaying a list of your datasets and the associated column names from each dataset.

• You can write and test SQL queries before adding the layer.

Tip: You can use the QGIS filter option to open the Query Builder, if you need help creating an SQL query.

• Click Add Layer

  The SQL layer is downloaded and appears in the QGIS Layers Panel.