Adding WMS layers

Overview

Temporary WMS connections can be made within the map to quickly view WMS layers. However, it is usually preferable to prepare the WMS as a dataset/layer pair similar to other sources so that permissions can be configured.

Adding a WMS Layer

To Add a WMS Layer:

Method 1:

1. Prepare a WMS dataset/layer in Mapworks UI
2. Add the WMS layer from the Layer Library

Method 2:

1. Click Layers in the sidebar
2. Click Add
3. Click WMS Layer

4. Select a WMS connection from the drop-down
5. Click Connect
6. Select a Layer
7. Click Add

Creating a Temporary WMS Connection

New WMS connections may be created from within the map. These connections are temporary and do not appear in the Mapworks Connections tab until saved. Additionally, temporary layers added from these connections will not be saved to the map.

To Add a Temporary WMS Connection:

1. Click Layers in the sidebar
2. Click Add
3. Click WMS Layer

4. Click New

5. Enter WMS Connection details
6. Click OK
7. Temporary WMS layers can now be added as described above

Saving Temporary WMS Connections

To save a temporary WMS connection:

1. Right-click on a layer added from a temporary connection
2. Click Save Connection