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External connections

Connect and manage external data sources for your projects

The External Connections feature allows you to connect to and integrate data from various external sources, enhancing your projects with dynamic and versatile data inputs. This feature is accessible through the Add Data modal under the External Connections tab.

Supported Connections

1. WMS/WMTS

Web Map Service (WMS) and Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) are widely used protocols for accessing geospatial data over the web. You can seamlessly integrate layers from these services into your projects.

How to Connect to WMS/WMTS:

  1. Open the Add Data modal and navigate to the External Connections tab.
  2. Select WMS/WMTS.
  3. Provide the following details:
    • Service URL: Enter the URL of the WMS/WMTS service.
  4. Click Connect to fetch available layers from the service.
  5. Select the desired layer(s) from the list and click Add to Project.

Supported Features:

  • Customizable layer visibility and opacity.
  • Ability to set bounding boxes and resolutions.
  • Fetching and rendering tiles dynamically.

2. Google Sheets

Google Sheets integration enables you to import live, structured data into your projects, perfect for scenarios where your data is regularly updated.

How to Connect to Google Sheets:

  1. Open the Add Data modal and navigate to the External Connections tab.
  2. Select Google Sheets.
  3. Provide the following details:
    • Sheet URL: Paste the shareable URL of your Google Sheet.
    • Make sure your sheet is public
  4. Click Connect to add the Dataset in the map.

Supported Features:

  • Update data with a simple Refresh button.
  • Flexible column mapping for seamless integration with project attributes.

Upcoming Features

We are actively working on adding support for connecting to databases, enabling you to directly access and query data stored in powerful systems.

Stay tuned for updates as we expand our External Connections capabilities to include more data sources and advanced functionality.

Managing External Connections

Once connected, all external data sources are listed in your project under External Connections. You can:

  • Refresh data: Ensure you’re working with the latest updates from your source.
  • Reconfigure connections: Modify authentication details or query parameters.
  • Remove connections: Disconnect a source when it is no longer needed.