Shape Tools is a QGIS plugin designed for generating accurate geodesic shapes, including ellipses, polygons, stars, and bearings. This QGIS plugin provides a robust suite of tools for the precise creation of geodesic geometries within a geographic information system environment. It enables users to generate complex vector shapes such as ellipses, polygons, stars, pie wedges, and lines of bearing based on geodesic calculations. By accounting for the earth's curvature, the plugin ensures that derived shapes maintain geometric integrity over large spatial extents. It also includes utility functions like XY-to-line conversion and geodesic densification, facilitating more accurate spatial analysis and data representation for varied mapping and surveying requirements.

The download is a 1.3 MB file containing .ZIP files.

Once installed within the QGIS environment, this plugin integrates into the interface as a dedicated toolset for vector geometry construction. Users can access these functions through the plugin menu or toolbar to define parameters for shapes directly on the map canvas. The tools operate on existing coordinate systems, allowing for the rapid generation of buffer zones, sightlines, and survey-grade polygons that can be exported as standard vector layers for further spatial processing or cartographic styling.

Ideal for urban planners, landscape architects, and GIS technicians, this tool is essential for projects requiring precise spatial analysis, such as site feasibility studies, infrastructure planning, and environmental impact assessments. It is particularly useful when creating sightline diagrams, coverage buffers, or complex survey layouts where standard Euclidean geometry is insufficient. Professionals working on large-scale site masterplans or regional mapping will find it indispensable for generating accurate geometric data that aligns with real-world coordinate systems and geographic projections.