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I would like to link a database with non-spatial data (it is just text and numbers) with a shapefile in QGIS. (Note: it is Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio) How do I do that?

If I am able to connect the database can I join both a specific table from SQL with the .shp file using a common ID?

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  • Are you able to make a connection to your MSSQL database in QGIS? If so, loading the non-spatial table into QGIS will only work if the table has an OBJECTID or other unique Id column, and if the SHP and the MSSQL table have a shared column / key, you should have no problem.
    – Inactivated Account
    Commented Oct 10, 2017 at 15:32
  • I am trying to figure that out now. Apparently I can't seem to make a connection. Cant seem to get the correct Provider/DSN and Host from SSMS - do you know where/how I can get that info?
    – Bernie
    Commented Oct 10, 2017 at 16:20
  • Can you connect in SSMS? Its the same connection info - don't use Provider/DSN, instead use the HOST option, then with username/password added, click the 'list databases' button to the right to see if your connection works...
    – Inactivated Account
    Commented Oct 10, 2017 at 16:38
  • I have connected to the SSMS but i cant seem to load the layer - it keeps saying it 'is an invalid layer'. Does it matter if the Type states 'No Geometry'? There is a column that is the same which is in a text format but not in a OBJECTID format - does that matter?
    – Bernie
    Commented Oct 11, 2017 at 9:59
  • @Bernie- It matters if the type states 'No Geometry'. You will not be able to load it into QGIS.
    – VGu
    Commented Oct 16, 2017 at 5:52

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