[Qgis-user] creating shape files

[Rick Lockhart]

Hi there,

This should be an easy one I hope:

I'm wanting to create shape files (polygon shapes, line shapes, multi  
point shapes) and simply wish to type in the desired lat and long  
coordinates for each vertex or point. How do I type in my desired  
vertex coordinates? I'm using the 'New Vector Layer' and 'Capture  
Polygon' buttons to get a polygon shape going, but can't seem to see  
where you type in your desired vertex coordinates.

(Using Quantum GIS 0.9.0 on a PowerPC Mac running OSX 10.4.10)

Thanks for the help,

Rick