Source

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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
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

See also

• Project Sources
• Geo Plugin
• Geo Share
• Geo Data Wizard