How do I automatically fill a table column?

Question

I would like to solve basic problem. I need to automatically fill the table. How is in Qgis possible to fill it like : if column SPECIES contain string DOG -> write to column CODE integer 1? Thanks for any advice.

Answer 1

This can be done with the Field Calculator. If you open the attribute table and click on the little button at the bottom that looks like a calculator (you may need to enter "editing" mode first). This brings up the calculator which allows you to do this sort of thing.

The manual (http://qgis.org/en/documentation/manuals.html) has information about use of the Field Calculator starting on Page 76