native:randompointsinpolygons
How QGIS runs Random Points in Polygons: native:randompointsinpolygons.
| Engine | QGIS |
|---|---|
| Tool name | native:randompointsinpolygons |
| Interface | qgis-process |
| Implements | Random Points in Polygons |
| Documentation | Not stated |
| Effects | modifies input: no, network: no |
| Notes | Not stated |
| Status | active |
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Choices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INCLUDE_POLYGON_ATTRIBUTES | boolean | yes | yes | Not stated | Not stated |
INPUT | source | yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
MAX_TRIES_PER_POINT | number | no | 10 | Not stated | Not stated |
MIN_DISTANCE | distance | no | 0 | Not stated | Not stated |
MIN_DISTANCE_GLOBAL | distance | no | 0 | Not stated | Not stated |
OUTPUT | sink | yes | Not stated | Not stated | output |
POINTS_NUMBER | number | yes | 1 | Not stated | Not stated |
SEED | number | no | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
How it maps to the operation
| Operation parameter | Parameter here | Note |
|---|---|---|
layer | INPUT | Not stated |
output | OUTPUT | Not stated |
count | POINTS_NUMBER | Not stated |
seed | SEED | Not stated |
Differences from the operation
- INCLUDE_POLYGON_ATTRIBUTES (on by default) copies the polygon's attributes, including a GeoPackage's fid, so writing the points to a GeoPackage fails on duplicate fids; turn it off or write another format.
- MIN_DISTANCE keeps points apart; it may place fewer points when they do not fit.
Harvested by the qgis harvester from engine version
4.2.3. Names can change when an engine is harvested again.