Fixed distance buffer is missing in QGIS 3

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I know it's an early adopter version, but does anyone know why my regular buffer tool is missing in QGIS 3.0? Possibly others too.

p.s.: I have already tried the other missing feature fix of deleting .qgis2 folder

You can find it (filtering by buffer) at Processing Toolbox (SAGA provider). — xunilk, Commented Mar 21, 2018 at 2:16
Always look in the Processing toolbox, all algorithms are there. Menus like "Vector" and "raster" are mainly shortcuts to the processing toolbox. — etrimaille, Commented Mar 22, 2018 at 9:18
Please, do not forget about "What should I do when someone answers my question?" — Taras, Commented Jun 13, 2022 at 19:19

Taras · Accepted Answer · 2022-06-13 19:36:28Z

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You can also use the native QGIS's "Buffer" tool in the Vector Geometry menu of the Processing Toolbox (Ctrl+Alt+T).

For me, it was MUCH faster than the SAGA's "Fixed distance buffer" tool.

Result:

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xunilk · Accepted Answer · 2018-03-21 02:16:04Z

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You can find it (filtering by buffer) at Processing Toolbox (SAGA provider):

answered Mar 21, 2018 at 2:16

xunilk

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You shouldn't use the SAGA provider. Better to use the native "Buffer" algorithm, the first item in your screenshot.
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