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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

Add overlay

Once a new map has been set up, in the Home tab, click Add Overlay.

Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI highlighting Add Overlay button
Cadcorp SIS Desktop UI highlighting the Add Overlay button.
2

Select API

In the Overlay Types dialog:

  • Select Ordnance Survey (GB) > OS (GB) Data Hub, and then click Next.

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
OS (GB) Data Hub dialog.
3

Adding layers to the map

  • 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.
OS (GB) Data Hub NGD API - Tiles dialog.

The selected layer will then display in the SIS Workspace Definition (SWD) and the data will display in the map area:

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