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

1

Set up a connection

Once a new project with a new map has been set up, select Insert > Connections > Server > New WMTS Server.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro UI to add new WMTS Server

2

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.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro Add WMTS Server Connection dialog.

• Select Custom request parameters and enter the following:

  • Parameter: key

  • Value: [Insert your OS API Key here]

• Click OK.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro Add WMTS Server Connection dialog with custom request parameters set.

3

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.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro Catalog panel.

The layer will then display in the Contents panel and the data will display on the map:

ArcGIS Pro UI showing OS Maps API in the map area.