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A Source is a definition for where data was or can be retrieved from. | A Source is a definition for where data was or can be retrieved from. | ||
A | A Source's primary property is the url it is directed to. The data found at the url's endpoint is then interpreted based on the Service Type the Source is configured as. | ||
When a | When a Source is defined, it can be used as a source for the retrieval of data, either manually via the [[Geo Data Wizard]], or automatically via a [[Geo Plugin]]. | ||
==Service Type== | ==Service Type== | ||
Depending on the external source or service, data should be interpreted in a specific way and can be used in specific ways. This means that for any given | Depending on the external source or service, data should be interpreted in a specific way and can be used in specific ways. This means that for any given Source, an appropriate Service Type must be configured. | ||
The following Service Types are available: | The following Service Types are available: | ||
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* When creating a new | * When creating a new Source for your project, the Service Types selectable are a subset of all possible types. | ||
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* [[Geo Plugin]] | * [[Geo Plugin]] |
Revision as of 11:32, 20 October 2022
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A Source is a definition for where data was or can be retrieved from.
A Source's primary property is the url it is directed to. The data found at the url's endpoint is then interpreted based on the Service Type the Source is configured as.
When a Source is defined, it can be used as a source for the retrieval of data, either manually via the Geo Data Wizard, or automatically via a Geo Plugin.
Service Type
Depending on the external source or service, data should be interpreted in a specific way and can be used in specific ways. This means that for any given Source, an appropriate Service Type must be configured.
The following Service Types are available:
Type | Used for |
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BGT_GML | |
CYCLO_IMAGE | |
ESRI_IMAGE | Connection to an ESRI-hosted WMS for image data. |
ESRI_JSON | Connection to an ESRI-hosted WFS for vector data which supports providing data in a geojson format. |
GEOJSON | GeoJSON files, such as those hosted on the GeoShare |
GEOTIFF | GeoTiff files, such as those hosted on the GeoShare |
I3S | |
OSM | |
WCS_TIFF | Connection to a WCS for grid data which supports providing data in a GeoTIFF format. |
WFS_GML | Connection to a WFS for vector data which supports providing data in a gml-conformant XML format. |
WFS_JSON | Connection to a WFS for vector data which supports providing data in a GeoJSON format. |
WMS_IMAGE | Connection to a WMS for image data which supports providing data in a png or jpeg format. |
Notes
- When creating a new Source for your project, the Service Types selectable are a subset of all possible types.
How-to's
- How to create a Project Source for a file on the Geo Share
- How to create a Project Source for a WMS
- How to add a WFS link to your project