# QGIS **URL:** https://ask.openrouteservice.org/c/sdks/qgis/19.md [Latest](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the QGIS category](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/about-the-qgis-category/41)
**Author:** [@nils](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/nils)\ **Replies:** 0
General questions about the QGIS plugin OSM Tools: https://plugins.qgis.org/plugins/ORStools/ For bug reports, please use: --- ## [Remove old start points from Layer](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/remove-old-start-points-from-layer/1943)
**Author:** [@sfg](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/sfg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/remove-old-start-points-from-layer/1943 "2026-10-09T07:57:16Z")
I can’t get rid of the points I selected for a previous route which could not run due to an error. How can I delete them? --- ## [Feature ID None caused a API Eror](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/feature-id-none-caused-a-api-eror/8076)
**Author:** [@Sanazs](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Sanazs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/feature-id-none-caused-a-api-eror/8076 "2026-10-07T15:43:57Z")
Hi - I encountered the same problem and through this thread, I got to know about the previous api deprecation. I have changed the base url now to api.heigit.org but i still get these errors: Or: ‘Check if the provid… --- ## [java.lang.OutOfMemoryError](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/java-lang-outofmemoryerror/7828)
**Author:** [@yungNeiko](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/yungNeiko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 10:30am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/java-lang-outofmemoryerror/7828 "2025-12-16T10:30:37Z")
Hey! I’m using ORS Local with Java and the QGIS plugin. I’m also using the .pbf file for the whole of Germany. Using Java with the parameters -Xms6g -Xmx8g -jar ors.jar and one profile (car), I managed to set it up. I in… --- ## [Filtering Road types in Routing](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/filtering-road-types-in-routing/7733)
**Author:** [@geoguy02](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/geoguy02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 9:47am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/filtering-road-types-in-routing/7733 "2025-10-03T09:47:30Z")
Hello there, I recently installed the ORS Plugin in QGIS and I’ve stumpled upon a problem I can’t seem to solve myself. If I plan a route from point A to point B, the fastest way often uses small dirt roads through fore… --- ## [Error : OverQueryLimit:Retrying](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/error-overquerylimit-retrying/7503)
**Author:** [@AlexJC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/AlexJC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 7:41am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/error-overquerylimit-retrying/7503 "2025-07-29T07:41:44Z")
When I try to generate isochrones on a number of points (sometimes, just 2), I get this error message (OverQueryLimit:Retrying) and QGIS stops. --- ## [Route optimisation using ORSTools and a local openrouteservice instance](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/route-optimisation-using-orstools-and-a-local-openrouteservice-instance/7370)
**Author:** [@SRandall](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/SRandall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/route-optimisation-using-orstools-and-a-local-openrouteservice-instance/7370 "2025-06-16T11:05:19Z")
I am trying to use QGIS to optimise a delivery route for a large number of stops in a fairly small area. I have been able to get route maps with a preserved stop order by creating a local instance of openrouteservice in… --- ## [Population count with overlapping isochrones](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/population-count-with-overlapping-isochrones/418)
**Author:** [@litstalov](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/litstalov)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/population-count-with-overlapping-isochrones/418 "2025-03-02T00:48:44Z")
Dear Nils, First of all, let me congratulate you and thank you for your work. It has been very helpful for me and certainly for a lot of researchers out there. I’m currently using the ORS Tools plugin for Qgis to draw … --- ## [Ghost waypoints left in project](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/ghost-waypoints-left-in-project/7031)
**Author:** [@JusaR](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/JusaR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 10:07am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/ghost-waypoints-left-in-project/7031 "2025-02-24T10:07:19Z")
Hi, I calculated a route between two waypoints in Qgis using the ORS Tools plugin. I calculated the route, saved it and closed Qgis. When reopening the project, I now have two “ghost waypoints” left over in the project… --- ## [Elevation in QGis](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/elevation-in-qgis/6760)
**Author:** [@Vini\_lpg](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Vini_lpg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/elevation-in-qgis/6760 "2024-12-21T01:51:31Z")
Hello, everyone! I have a quick question. If I enable “elevation: true” in the ors-config file for a localhost config via Docker compose, is that enough for the elevation to be taken into account when generating isochro… --- ## [UnboundLocalError: local variable 'attributes' referenced before assignment](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/unboundlocalerror-local-variable-attributes-referenced-before-assignment/6756)
**Author:** [@Emily\_Nakata](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Emily_Nakata)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 11:22pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/unboundlocalerror-local-variable-attributes-referenced-before-assignment/6756 "2024-12-18T23:22:59Z")
I keep receiving this error when using MMQGS Plugin, I’ve tried re-installing the app, with no success. Any ideas of what this could be or who I can reach out to? --- ## [Request for improvement route labeling](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/request-for-improvement-route-labeling/6662)
**Author:** [@wolferl69](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/wolferl69)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/request-for-improvement-route-labeling/6662 "2024-11-12T15:43:47Z")
I label the route manually “DIST\_KM” || ’ km ’ || “DURATION\_H” || ‘h’ Could this be done automatically in ORSTools? --- ## [Public transport for QGIS Plugin?](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/public-transport-for-qgis-plugin/6560)
**Author:** [@yungNeiko](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/yungNeiko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 8:16am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/public-transport-for-qgis-plugin/6560 "2024-10-18T08:16:52Z")
I set up ORS as self-hosted with java, which works as it should, but I cannot find the public transport routing option in QGIS with the plugin. So my questions is rather simple. Does the plugin support public transport? … --- ## [Change Acceptance Radius for Points](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/change-acceptance-radius-for-points/1712)
**Author:** [@mmwarren95](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/mmwarren95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/change-acceptance-radius-for-points/1712 "2024-08-28T14:28:30Z")
I have been using the 2 layer point to point directions feature of ORSTools with QGIS 3.10.5. I have been studying rural America and have had about 20% of the queries failing because my start points are more than 350 met… --- ## [Isochrones with seconds](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/isochrones-with-seconds/5966)
**Author:** [@tobiw1978](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/tobiw1978)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 7:10am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/isochrones-with-seconds/5966 "2024-04-12T07:10:38Z")
Hi there. Does anyone know how to calculate isochrones in QGIS with the ORS (Openrouteservice) Plugin in minutes and seconds. I just can calculate full minutes. On the Webservice you can calculate the seconds with decim… --- ## [How to input a layer in routing GUI](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/how-to-input-a-layer-in-routing-gui/5657)
**Author:** [@BenoitM](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/BenoitM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 10:21am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/how-to-input-a-layer-in-routing-gui/5657 "2024-01-11T10:21:56Z")
Hello, According to the documentation, in the routing GUI, one can input a layer of point instead of entering them manually one by one : ORS Tools Help · GIScience/orstools-qgis-plugin Wiki · GitHub I see the export bu… --- ## [ORS Tools - Mathematical methodology](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/ors-tools-mathematical-methodology/4479)
**Author:** [@leandromallmann](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/leandromallmann)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 9:07am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/ors-tools-mathematical-methodology/4479 "2023-01-16T09:07:00Z")
Hi, I’m trying to find out what kind of algorithm ORS Tools uses, but I haven’t been able to find a concrete answer anywhere. Points (2 Layers) - Shortest Isochrones --- ## [Network Error in ORS Tool Plugin with local server](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/network-error-in-ors-tool-plugin-with-local-server/4345)
**Author:** [@mattiascalas](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/mattiascalas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 8:08am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/network-error-in-ors-tool-plugin-with-local-server/4345 "2022-11-21T08:08:22Z")
Hi, Following the SyntaxByte videotutorial I have the ORS services available through Docker. By doing the checks from localhost (http: // localhost: 8080 / ors / v2 / status) everything is correct, and the service also… --- ## [Potential bug or am I doing something wrong?](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/potential-bug-or-am-i-doing-something-wrong/4282)
**Author:** [@KW-83](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/KW-83)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 10:10am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/potential-bug-or-am-i-doing-something-wrong/4282 "2022-10-18T10:10:42Z")
Hi, All layers are off in my map and these points seem to be stuck. I’ve uninstalled the ORS plugin and reinstalled and it’s still there. Any suggestions? --- ## [Parameters surface, waytypes, steepness on QGIS](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/parameters-surface-waytypes-steepness-on-qgis/4067)
**Author:** [@PhilipVella](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/PhilipVella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/parameters-surface-waytypes-steepness-on-qgis/4067 "2022-08-20T14:06:23Z")
Hello, I am relatively new to the software but find it insanely helpful, so thanks first of all. I am doing a project where I would like to investigate on new cycling lanes in the province of Bergamo. I got myself a tok… --- ## [How to import ORS Tools from Processing in Python? What are the capabilities of the isochrone mapping tool in Python?](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/how-to-import-ors-tools-from-processing-in-python-what-are-the-capabilities-of-the-isochrone-mapping-tool-in-python/4082)
**Author:** [@Orion\_Cardenas](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Orion_Cardenas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/how-to-import-ors-tools-from-processing-in-python-what-are-the-capabilities-of-the-isochrone-mapping-tool-in-python/4082 "2022-08-15T20:08:17Z")
The ORS Tools QGIS Plugin documentation states that ORS is accessible in the Processing module of QGIS. I have not seen ORS Tools listed in the QGIS Processing or Provider Registry. I am trying to use the tool in a stand… --- ## [Error 401 when creating Isochrones in QGIS](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/error-401-when-creating-isochrones-in-qgis/3880)
**Author:** [@laxmi\_patil](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/laxmi_patil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/error-401-when-creating-isochrones-in-qgis/3880 "2022-05-16T11:10:00Z")
hi, i am getting the following error while creating isocrones through ORS plugin, kindly help me fix it. --- ## [QGIS ORS Tools Matrix From Layers KeyError](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/qgis-ors-tools-matrix-from-layers-keyerror/3461)
**Author:** [@austinlindholm](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/austinlindholm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/qgis-ors-tools-matrix-from-layers-keyerror/3461 "2022-01-11T14:08:33Z")
When run as a Single Process, the Matrix From Layers execution fails with KeyError: ‘INPUT\_AVOID\_FEATURES’. Input parameters: { 'INPUT\_END\_FIELD' : 'Name', 'INPUT\_END\_LAYER' : 'C:/username/drive/project/layer1.gpkg|laye… --- ## [Ignoring errors and keyerror:'distance'](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/ignoring-errors-and-keyerror-distance/3458)
**Author:** [@Brunhi](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Brunhi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 10:43am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/ignoring-errors-and-keyerror-distance/3458 "2022-01-10T10:43:28Z")
I’m currently working on a university project with docker desktop, a local openrouteservice installation and QGIS and ORS Tools. I want to analyze around 30000 operational trips of emergency medical service providers in… --- ## [Can't compute isochrone from layer](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/cant-compute-isochrone-from-layer/2704)
**Author:** [@Jonas\_Carrara](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Jonas_Carrara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 8:40am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/cant-compute-isochrone-from-layer/2704 "2022-01-10T08:40:02Z")
The following message always appears when trying to compute the isochrone. I’ve tried to open a new archive, using different shapefiles, but it keeps showing the same stuff. --- ## ["error": "Daily quota reached or API key unauthorized"](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/error-daily-quota-reached-or-api-key-unauthorized/3473)
**Author:** [@zalogon](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/zalogon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 12:37pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/error-daily-quota-reached-or-api-key-unauthorized/3473 "2022-01-09T12:37:59Z")
hi guys : what can i do about this? --- ## [Rogue waypoint that can't be removed](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/rogue-waypoint-that-cant-be-removed/3369)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Cundell](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/Ian_Cundell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/rogue-waypoint-that-cant-be-removed/3369 "2021-12-03T00:40:46Z")
I did a quick route on a map with multiple layers. Made a quick route to get a ballpark travel time. Accidentally clicked an extra waypoint - deleted it from the list. BUT it is stuck on the map, apparently not attach… --- ## [Isochrones change speed of walking and cycling from default](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/isochrones-change-speed-of-walking-and-cycling-from-default/3304)
**Author:** [@bullybail](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/bullybail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/isochrones-change-speed-of-walking-and-cycling-from-default/3304 "2021-11-10T08:39:51Z")
I am currently using ORS tools on QGIS 3.16. Is there any way to change the “default” gait speeds for walking and cycling? I believe 5km/hr and 18km/hr seem quite quick so I would like to know if this can be reduced. Al… --- ## [QGIS ORS Tools Isochrones- no option for "avoid features"](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/qgis-ors-tools-isochrones-no-option-for-avoid-features/3211)
**Author:** [@ThePie](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/ThePie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 8:12am UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/qgis-ors-tools-isochrones-no-option-for-avoid-features/3211 "2021-10-14T08:12:50Z")
I am using QGIS and the ORS Tools plugin. Is there not a option for “avoid features” in the plugin? On the ORS Maps website I see there is a avoid features option. Was unsure if the ORS Tools plugin is supported… --- ## [QGis plugin: Feature ID X caused a ApiError: 404 (404 page not found)](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/qgis-plugin-feature-id-x-caused-a-apierror-404-404-page-not-found/3195)
**Author:** [@lemieszek](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/u/lemieszek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 2:07pm UTC](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/t/qgis-plugin-feature-id-x-caused-a-apierror-404-404-page-not-found/3195 "2021-10-07T14:07:46Z")
Hi all, As the title says, I can’t generate isochrones in QGis 3.18 using the ORS Tools plugin. Getting the mentioned error message. But the website shows my API as being consumed without errors. Any tips? I’m following… [Next page](https://ask.openrouteservice.org/c/sdks/qgis/19.md?page=1)