Cadcorp SIS

Accessing OS Maps API via Cadcorp SIS

The Cadcorp Spatial Information System® (Cadcorp SIS®) is an integrated family of geospatial products comprising desktop, web, and developer applications.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop connects directly to the Ordnance Survey Data Hub through dedicated wizards.

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.

• Cadcorp SIS version SIS 9 or later

Note: We used Cadcorp version 9.1.1668 to create these instructions.

Instructions

1. In Cadcorp SIS Desktop, open an existing map or create a new one.

   
2. In the Home tab, click Add Overlay.

   
3. In the Overlay Types dialog, select Ordnance Survey (GB) > OS (GB) Data Hub, and then click Next.

   
4. In the OS (GB) Data Hub dialog, provide the service details for your new connection and then click Next to save the information:

   • Select the Ordnance Survey (GB) Data Hub API to use: Select OS Maps API.

   • API: Key: Copy your OS Vector Tiles API key from the OS Data Hub and paste it into this field.

   • Premium Plan: Select this option if you have this plan.

   • Save in the UI settings database (encrypted): Select this option.

     
5. In the OS (GB) Data Hub Maps API Layers dialog, select your preferred layer, and then click Finish to save the information and close the dialog.

   
6. The selected layer will automatically display in the map area.