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name=SmartLineLabeler
qgisMinimumVersion=3.0
qgisMaximumVersion=4.99
description=SmartLineLabeler is a QGIS plugin that automatically creates clean, readable, stacked labels for overlapping line features—ideal for utilities, telecom cables, pipelines, and any dense linear network. It lets you interactively draw label positions and generates a dedicated label layer with customizable HTML-styled text for professional cartographic output.
version=4.0.0
author=Christoph Candido
email=christoph.candido@gmx.at

about=✨ Key Features
   - Stacked labels for overlapping linesAutomatically generates multi‑line label blocks for all features intersecting your drawn placement line.
   
   - Interactive label placementDraw a short “rubber band” line to define the exact position and angle of the label group.
   
   - Dedicated label layerCreates a temporary or permanent layer containing the generated labels, keeping your source data untouched.
   
   - HTML-based label stylingSupports bold, color, multi-line formatting, and other HTML features for highly readable technical labels.
   
   - Configurable attribute mappingChoose which fields to include in the label and how they should be formatted.
   
   - Ideal for utilities and infrastructure mappingWorks especially well for telecom cables, pipelines, fiber bundles, and other dense linear datasets.

tracker=https://github.com/cxcandid/SmartLineLabeler/issues
repository=https://github.com/cxcandid/SmartLineLabeler
homepage=https://github.com/cxcandid/SmartLineLabeler
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hasProcessingProvider=no
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changelog=4.0.0 : changed version number to reflect QGIS 4 compatibiliy; changed "about" and description
   3.1.2 : add option to use different units for label offsets; add configuration dialog
   3.1.1 : add option for label alignment when pressing F5 (left, right, center); add option for individual setting of label offsets
   3.1.0 : using nearest position for labeling and Ctrl to fix position
   3.0.3 : bug fix
   3.0.2 : reverse label direction with F5

# Tags are comma separated with spaces allowed
tags=vector, line, labeling

category=Plugins
icon=./icons/icon.svg
# experimental flag
experimental=False

# deprecated flag (applies to the whole plugin, not just a single version)
deprecated=False

# Since QGIS 3.8, a comma separated list of plugins to be installed
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Category of the plugin: Raster, Vector, Database or Web
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# If the plugin can run on QGIS Server.
server=False