Hi Paolo, On 03/16/2016 08:36 AM, Paolo Cavallini wrote: > Il 16/03/2016 08:30, Neumann, Andreas ha scritto: > >> Why do you think SQL aggregate syntax (e.g. as outlined >> at http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.5/interactive/functions-aggregate.html) >> is a no-go? Can you explain this in detail? QGIS is much closer to a >> database then it is to a spreadsheet - in fact for most serious QGIS >> work you store your data in a SQL database. >> >> It was my impression that QGIS tries to maintain expression syntax >> compatible with SQL wherever possible. I think it would be a good thing. > > Hi Andreas, > based on my lengthy experience with courses, I'm pretty sure SQL > commands are out of reach for most "normal" GIS users. > It is fine to have access to SQL for power users, but aggregate > functions should IMHO be available to anyone. > All the best. >
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the spreadsheet syntax. Can you make some examples so we can compare the advantages and drawbacks in detail? Thank you Matthias _______________________________________________ Qgis-developer mailing list Qgis-developer@lists.osgeo.org List info: http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer Unsubscribe: http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer