ESRI ArcMap

Accessing OS Maps API via ESRI ArcMap

ArcMap is a geographic information system (GIS) application that is part of Esri's ArcGIS suite of geospatial software. It is used primarily to view, edit, create, and analyse geospatial data.

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.

• ESRI ArcMap version 10.5 or later

Note: We used ArcMap 10.5 to create these instructions.

Instructions

1

Set up a connection

Once a new project has been set up, open the Catalog window > GIS Servers > WMTS Server.

2

Add OS Map s API

In the Add WMTS Server dialog:

• URL: Copy your full OS Maps API WMTS endpoint address from the OS Data Hub and paste it into this field.

• Other fields: Leave these as they are. No other information is required.

• Click OK.

OS Maps API on api.os.uk will now display in the list of GIS servers in the Catalog window.

3

Adding layers to the map

Click the Add Data button

In the Add Data dialog:

• Browse to the folder where the OS Maps API is located.

• Select your preferred data layer.

• Click Add.

The layer will then display in the map area: