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Multi Ring Buffer Built into QGIS 3.2 as Multi-ring buffer (constant distance)
QGIS 3.2 and later do the main job of Multi Ring Buffer natively, with Multi-ring buffer (constant distance). You can use that instead of installing the plugin. The Processing algorithm creates ring (doughnut) buffers around every feature at a fixed or data-defined distance.
| Native feature | Multi-ring buffer (constant distance) |
|---|---|
| First release | QGIS 3.2 |
| Where to find it | Processing Toolbox › Vector geometry › Multi-ring buffer (constant distance) |
| Plugin | Multi Ring Buffer, last released 2018-03-19 |
| Plugin on QGIS 4 | Not QGIS 4 ready |
How to use Multi-ring buffer (constant distance)
- Open the Processing Toolbox and find Multi-ring buffer (constant distance) under Vector geometry.
- Choose the input layer, then set Number of rings and Distance between rings. Both can be data-defined, so each feature can use its own values.
- Run it to get the rings as a new polygon layer.
Sources: QGIS 3.2 changelog entry QGIS User Manual
A native feature can differ from the plugin in details. If you rely on a specific option, read the linked entry before you uninstall.
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