To import data from PostGIS you can either :
- Press the first button
on the toolbar to show the Add Layer Wizard; Or
- Select the Add
item from the Layer menu to show the Add Layer Wizard. Or
- Select the File > New > Layer from the file menu
These actions open up the Add Layer wizard.
- Select PostGIS
from the Wizard
Enter your PostGIS host and authentification parameters
Select the database connect and optionaly a schema
Press Next

- Select layer(s) that will compose the new map
Press Finish

PostGIS Layers will be added to the Catalog and a new map containing selected Layers will show up.

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