WFS Connection Window
Use the WFS Server Connection window to connect to a server, load feature types, and save selected datasets to the drawing.
Window Layout
The WFS Server Connection window is divided into two main sections: Server and Pick Layers.
Server
Authentication
Connect Status
Pick Layers
Add to Drawing
WFS Server Connection
Enter server information at the top, connect to the WFS server, then choose the feature datasets to add to the drawing.
Service URLWFS endpoint address
Version2.0.0, 1.1.0, or 1.0.0
Layer listLayer Name, Title, CRS
Max featuresFeature request limit
Server Section
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Service URL | The WFS endpoint URL supplied by the data provider. |
| Version | The WFS protocol version used for the capabilities request. |
| This server requires a username and password | Enable this option when the WFS service requires authentication. |
| Username / Password | Credentials used for the WFS request when authentication is enabled. |
| Connect | Requests the server capabilities and loads the available feature types. |
| Status pill | Shows connection status such as Not connected, Connecting, Connected, or Connection failed. |
Pick Layers Section
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Filter layers by name | Filters the feature type list by layer name or title. |
| Select All | Selects all currently loaded feature types. |
| Uncheck All | Clears all selected feature types. |
| Max features | Limits the number of features requested during WFS download. |
| Attributes | Imports feature attributes when creating CAD objects. |
| Skip corrupt features | Allows the download/import to continue when the source contains corrupt features. |
| Layer list | Displays the WFS layer name, title, and default CRS. |
| Add to Drawing | Adds the selected WFS service and feature types to the drawing workflow. |
Connect before selecting layers.
The layer list is disabled until SPCAD successfully connects to the WFS service and loads feature types.