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Trying to delete a set of paths/routes/vertices (what ever they are called) and I don't seem to be able too. I selected the paths with "select features by polygon" tool.

Layer editing is on. The layer is a KML file that was imported as a Vector Layer.

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Export layer as GeoPackage. Then edit that new layer.

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QGIS Version: 3.28.1

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    Please do not break the Q&A model by posting an Answer in the Question.
    – Vince
    Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 21:37

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In QGIS, KML layer supports only 'Add Features, Add Attributes, Feature Symbology' capabilities. If you want to delete a feature, you have to export kml layer as shapefile, GeoPackage etc.

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  • Which file type do you recommend? Looking to make deletions and then edits later on and would like a file type that would be able to handle that. Also plan on exporting as a KML / GPX file when finished.
    – Pie
    Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 18:46
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    geopackage for kml features, shapefile fields will truncate
    – Mapperz ♦
    Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 18:48
  • Got it. GeoPackage it is.
    – Pie
    Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 18:56
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    switchfromshapefile.org/#geopackage
    – Kadir Şahbaz
    Commented Nov 28, 2022 at 19:00

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