Software Requirements (one of the following)

• ESRI ArcMap 9.3+
• ESRI ArcReader 9.3+ (free download from ESRI)
• ESRI ArcExplorer 9.3+ Java Edition (free download from ESRI)
• Other clients which can view OGC Compliant Web Map Services (eg: Gaia)

1. VGIS_Basemap.pmf = ESRI ArcPublisher 9.3+ file, which can be read using ArcReader 9.3+.
2. VGIS_Basemap.axl = ESRI ArcExplorer 9.3 Java Edition file, which can be read using ArcReader 9.3 Java Edition
3. VGIS_Basemap.gsf = Gaia 2.0.1+ session file.

OGC WMS GetCapabilities URL:

http://maps.vcgi.org:8080/wmsconnector/servlet/com.esri.wms.Esrimap?service=WMS&servicename=VGIS_BASEMAP&version=1.1.0&request=getcapabilities

Internet Connection:
You must have an Internet connection to use the VGIS_BaseMap web map service. A DSL, cable, or other high bandwidth connection is the best option.

Procedures:

1. Install one of the products listed above (if you haven't already).
2. Load the appropriate file depending on which software package you're using.

• Note: VCGI no longer distributes a ArcMap Layer File (*.lyr) with this product because there is a bug.
  Use the following procedures to add the VGIS_Basemap service in ArcMap.
  1. Startup ArcMap 9.3+
  2. Click the "Add Data" button.
  3. Double click on the "GIS Servers" icon in your catalog, then double click "Add ArcIMS Server".
  4. URL = http://maps.vcgi.org
  5. Click "Get List". Put a check mark next to "VGIS_BASEMAP" and click Ok.
  6. You should see "maps.vcgi.org" under the list of GIS Servers. Double click it and select "VGIS_BASEMAP"
  7. That should do it.

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