ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Accessing OS Vector Tiles 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 Vector Tiles API using ESRI ArcGIS Pro.

What you need

• OS Vector Tiles 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 ArcGIS Pro (version 3.0 or later)

Instructions

1

Set up a connection

Once a new project with a new map has been set up, select Map > Add Data > From Path.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro UI.

2

Add an API URL and set up custom parameters

In the Add Data From Path dialog:

• Server URL: Enter the URL for OS Vector Tiles API, excluding the API Key. For example, https://api.os.uk/features/ngd/ofa/v1.

• Service type: Select Vector Tile Service

ESRI ArcGIS Pro Add Data From Path Connection dialog.

• Select Custom request parameters and enter the following:

Parameter	Value
srs	The required coordinate reference system - 27700 or 3857
key	[Insert your OS API Key here]

• Click Add.

ESRI ArcGIS Pro Add Data From Path Connection dialog with custom request parameters set.

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

ESRI ArcGIS Pro UI showing OS Vector Tiles API in the map area.