Add a layer outside of exported project folder¶

In a QField project it is possible to use a layer outside the project folder, like a basemap.

It is useful if a basemap is used in all your project, no need to copy it everytime in the project folder.

In QGIS, open «Options» –> «Data Sources» –> «Localized Data Paths» There add the path to the folder where are the external data.

To make it works in the device, add the layers in the folder <device root>/QField/basemaps