WMS Connection Window
Enter the WMS URL, choose service settings, fetch layers, select requestable layers, preview the service, and add the service to the drawing.
Window Layout
The WMS connection window contains service settings at the top, layer selection in the middle, CRS status at the bottom, and action buttons in the lower-right corner.
Main Controls
Use Fetch Layers after entering the URL. Then choose requestable layers from the Available tree and review the Selected list before adding the service to the drawing.
Service Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Service URL | The WMS service address used to fetch capabilities and map images. |
| Name | Alias shown in the WMS tree and used for naming the raster layer. |
| Preset | A saved WMS configuration that can be applied, saved, or deleted. |
| Requires login | Enables username and password fields for protected WMS services. |
| Version | WMS version used for requests. The window supports 1.3.0 and 1.1.1. |
| Format | Requested image output format. Default is image/png. |
| Transparent | Requests a transparent image where the service supports transparency. |
| Fetch Layers | Downloads service capabilities and fills the Available layer tree. |
Layer Selection Panel
The layer section has two main areas:
- Available shows the layer tree returned by the WMS capabilities request.
- Selected shows the layers that will be requested and drawn.
The selected list notes that top = first drawn. Use the up and down buttons to control the selected layer order.
Preview and Finish
Click Preview to preview the full extent image for the selected WMS layers. Click Add to Drawing for a new service or Update Drawing when modifying an existing service.