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I have a point shapefile that is symbolized with an svg. The shapefile has a attribute with Y values. I would like the points with lower Y values to draw on top of points with higher Y values. Below is a SE link with instructions for an earlier version of QGIS that has that feaure called Define Order. I do not see that as an option in v2.8. How to change feature draw order in QGIS?.

Is that feature still an option in QGIS?

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If you read the answer clearly in the link you provided in your question, the answer says that this option is available from QGIS version 2.14 and above, and here is screenshot from QGIS 2.14.11:

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Here is a screenshot in 2.18.3:

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You need to upgrade to the latest LTR of QGIS 2.14.12 or QGIS 2.18.3 to get this feature. It is not available in 2.8 version.

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  • @ahmadhanb- Right, but I installed 2.8.6 ( a later version than 2.14.12) and that option as described in my post is missing (or moved) from 2.8.6. My question is whether that option is available in 2.8.6 and if so, where is it located in the Styles dialog. – GBG Mar 08 '17 at 06:22
  • Do you mean 2.18.2? – ahmadhanb Mar 08 '17 at 06:23
  • No 2.8.6 (Wien) – GBG Mar 08 '17 at 06:26
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    No it is not available, and you need to upgrade. I updated my answer – ahmadhanb Mar 08 '17 at 06:28
  • I don't understand. Isn't 2.8.6 is the most recent build? – GBG Mar 08 '17 at 06:39
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    No. Now it is 2.14.12 for LTR and 2.18.4 for windows, but I am not sure other OS. You can check here: http://www.qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html – ahmadhanb Mar 08 '17 at 06:46
  • How do I go back to the 2.14.12 LTR version? Do I need to do an uninstall of the current version and reinstall the software? I am new to Linux and QGIS coming from the ArcGIS/Windows world. Any help is appreciated. – GBG Mar 08 '17 at 06:46
  • I am not a Linux user. I am using QGIS on windows, so I cannot help you in Linux. – ahmadhanb Mar 08 '17 at 06:49
  • Thanks for your help. I appreciate the time and effort. – GBG Mar 08 '17 at 06:51