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I am trying to find similar functionality in QGIS to ArcGIS Hyperlink script editor.

In ArcGIS I can parse VBScript from a selected field in an attribute table. The script would execute on mouse click.

ArcGIS 10.1 Hyperlinks help

Can I achieve the same task in QGIS using VBScript?

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I'm not aware about using VBScript in QGIS as Python tends to be more commonly used. But yes, there is a similar functionality. You can set up Actions in QGIS, by using Python or shell commands, to perform certain tasks for specific fields:

Actions

You can access these actions when using Identify Features which will provide you with the list of actions you set up. If you want to run an action with a simple mouse-click, the Hotlink plugin allows you to do just that.

Here is some additional information about actions.

EDIT:

After clicking Insert expression, you can specify fields/values of that particular layer by accessing the list:

Fields/values

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  • Thanks Joseph, I have had a look at the Actions functions. Where can I specify the desired fields [Value] in the expression. Also I am not certain of how to configure an execute script function.
    – roesa9
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 3:16
  • No problem @roesa9! If you're wanting advice on how to create a script function then it may be best to ask a new question and describe what you want your action to do. Hopefully others will offer expert advice.
    – Joseph
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 9:47
  • Ooops, forgot to mention that I edited my post on how to specify fields/values in the expression :)
    – Joseph
    Commented Oct 16, 2014 at 14:35

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