Product Name:  VGIS_BaseMap Web Map Service

Description: The "VGIS_BaseMap" (VT GIS Basemap) product allows users to get a GIS basemap of Vermont without actually downloading any data (including 1 meter color imagery!!!). Its a Web Map Service (WMS) which can be viewed using one of the following products:

Software Requirements (one of the following)


Files:
  1. VGIS_Basemap.pmf = ESRI ArcPublisher 9.1+ file, which can be read using ArcReader 9.1+.
  2. VGIS_Basemap.axl = ESRI ArcExplorer 9.x Java Edition file, which can be read using ArcReader 9.x 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.x
    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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