This tool creates a grid over the input layer where points are placed at defined distance over the selected area or layer.
The Point Grid tool can be selected by navigating the following path:
Tools > Vector Processing > Grid > Point Grid
Once the option is selected, a window appears where the user can select the point distance and the units of measurement such as Meters, Kilometers, and Miles. This tool works on any type of layer and the required area of interest can be selected by Polygon Selection.
For more information about this method, see Data Selection Methods.
Once the input area of interest is selected, a point grid is generated on the layer over the area of selection.
You can view the output after storing it. To save the output, you must enter the Output Layer Name and click on Save Data button. The saved output will be added as a new layer in the current map session, where you can apply styling as required. This output layer will also be available in 'My Data' section and can be used in any map session of interest.