ESRI ArcGIS Pro
Accessing OS Maps API via ESRI ArcGIS Pro
ESRI ArcGIS Pro is a desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that allows users to maintain, visualise and analyse spatial data.
The instructions that follow demonstrate how to connect to OS Maps API using ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
What you need
OS Maps API added to an API project in the OS Data Hub with an API Key. See Getting started with an API project for more information.
ArcGIS Pro (version 2.3.3 or later)
Instructions
Add an API URL and set up custom parameters
In the Add WMTS Server Connection dialog:
Server URL: Enter the URL for OS Maps API, excluding the API Key. For example, https://api.os.uk/maps/raster/v1/wmts.
Select Custom request parameters and enter the following:
Parameter: key
Value: [Insert your OS API Key here]
Click OK.
Adding layers to the map
You can explore the available layers in OS Maps API by using the ArcGIS Pro Catalog panel.
In the Catalog panel:
To add a layer to the map: Right-click on a layer and select Add to Current Map.
The layer will then display in the Contents panel and the data will display on the map:
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