Curved arrows in QGIS using geometry generator

Question

I use QgGIS 3.10 and this tutorial https://anitagraser.com/2019/05/04/flow-maps-in-qgis-no-plugins-needed/.

I am able to create lines of varying thickness and color depending on the weight of the flow in a virtual layer.

I try to create arrows and eventually create curves

So I try to introduce the expression of the tutorial but without success. Note that the expression introduce a middle point in each line (but no curve and arrow)

Note that when I use the arrow symbol, the width of the line is not configurable with the assistant.

Have you tried applying the geometry generator without classification? If so, what happens? — Erik, May 05 '20 at 06:30
You are almost there! Click on Ligne simple (Simple Line in English version) and switch the Symbol layer type to Arrow. — Kazuhito, May 05 '20 at 06:42
@Kazuhito Ok. I get curved lines but I cant change line size based on weight (see my new screen) — Wilcar, May 05 '20 at 06:51
Maybe this thread can help you Adjusting flow map styles in QGIS 2. — Taras, May 05 '20 at 06:52
Wilcar, To set the arrow width, click on Fleche (Arrow in English version) and change both Arrow width and Arrow width at start. — Kazuhito, May 05 '20 at 07:09

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered May 05 '20 at 06:55

You are changing the line width of the wrong component (the 'fill' texture of the arrow).

You need to go to the Arrow section (Flèche) and change the arrow width, etc. there.

Have a close look at this screenshot from Anita's tutorial and see where she has used expressions/columns to modify arrow width on the right-hand side.

See also her post here on how to set up widths in flow maps.

Curved arrows in QGIS using geometry generator

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