Use QGIS to visualize OpenStreetMap data

Question

I have a osm map for a certain region. Also using osm2po I extracted the graph which includes edges and nodes into the database. Now I want to visualize the map and then visualize the shortest path. How can I visualize the map in QGIS first? I mean it doesn't directly take the osm file? How can I accomplish this?

Answer 1

Try the OpenStreetMap Python plugin that ships with QGIS.

Choose the Plugins-> Manage Plugins... menu and enable the plugin.

Next, read the new HTML manual on using the plugin:
OpenStreetMap Plugin — QGIS User Guide

When you are ready to start doing some path routing check out underdark's info on the subject:

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