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Is there a way to calculate perimeter of polygons with the field calculator of qgis, like there is for area calculation?enter image description here

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Try using $perimeter

The feature is there, just not exposed via the UI.

Note: I'm currently working on a better UI then the current one that will expose all the possible functions. See http://hub.qgis.org/issues/3488

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Although I posted an answer, I like this one better because you don't need to create a new shapefile just to update or add a new column in the attribute table. – maning Aug 2 '11 at 11:49
Btw, where can one find a comprehensive list of all possible but unexposed features like $perimeter? – SAnderka Aug 2 '11 at 16:11
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Clicking on the Help button in the field calculator should give you a up to date list. – Nathan W Aug 3 '11 at 1:34
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You can use the Ftools/Vector Plugin. Vector > Geometry Tools > Export/Add Geometry Columns. This creates a new shapefile the with Area and Perimeter columns.

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Sneaky but Awesoem – dassouki Aug 2 '11 at 11:34

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