Cadcorp SIS

Accessing OS NGD data with OS NGD API – Tiles 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 OS Data Hub through dedicated wizards.

What you need

• Cadcorp SIS (version SIS 9.1 or later).

• OS NGD API – Tiles added to an API project in the OS Data Hub with an API Key. See Getting started with an API project for more information.

Instructions

These instructions are based on Cadcorp SIS Desktop version 9.1.2109.64.

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

   

   Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI opening screen.
2. In the Home tab, click Add Overlay.

   

   Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI highlighting the Add Overlay button.
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:

   • Select OS National Geographic Database (NGD) API - Tiles.

   • API Key: Enter your API key.

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

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

   • Click Next.

     

     OS (GB) Data Hub dialog.
5. In the OS (GB) Data Hub NGD API - Tiles dialog, select the appropriate layer from the list of available options, and then click Finish.

   

   OS (GB) Data Hub NGD API - Tiles dialog.
6. The selected layer will automatically display in the map area.

   

   CadCorp SIS Desktop UI with a layer rendered in the map area.