WMS Data Adding

Add WMS Layers to Your Map

In this lecture, you will learn how to add Web Map Service (WMS) layers to your project using the VC Publisher.

In the VC Publisher, we distinguish between data that requires preprocessing and data that is ready for use.

Datasets that need to be converted, optimized, or aligned are handled through Tasks. Ready-to-use data — such as web map services (WMS) or other preprocessed layers — can be added directly as data sources in the Data tab, without the need for additional processing.

WMS layers are commonly used for background maps, thematic data, or other web-based sources that support the OGC WMS standard.

What You Will Learn

  • How to connect to a WMS service by entering the service URL

  • How to configure the bounding box if required

  • How to select and configure WMS layers from the service

  • How to preview and save your WMS layer

Video Tutorial

Steps Overview

  1. Open the VC Publisher and go to the Data section of your project.

  2. Choose WMS as data source.

  3. Enter a name and an optional description for your WMS layer.

  4. Enter the service URL provided by the WMS server.

  5. Specify the bounding box if needed to limit the requested area.

  6. Select the available layer(s) from the service.

  7. Save and preview the WMS layer to check if the layer is loaded correctly.

  8. Later, you’ll add this layer inside the App Configurator.


Always check the available layer list from the WMS service to select the correct layer names. You can find this list in the service’s capabilities document or by browsing the service URL directly.

WMS layers are not processed or uploaded like other data handled through Tasks, they remain connected to the external service and reflect updates directly from the source.