Web Feature Service (WFS) specification. This is an open specification for serving geographic features over the Web.

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Is there an exhaustive, searchable catalog of all GIS web services (e.g. OGC WMS/WFS, REST, SOAP)?

Many of us have struggled to get a list of GIS services that are available on the internet. Specifically map services that expose OGC based interfaces like WMS, WFS or Web Service interfaces like ...
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In Geoserver, Using as a Data Store the Web Feature Server option, but I have a serious problem

I’m using as a Data Store the Web Feature Server option, but I have a serious problem, because Geoserver needs to know what Coordinate Reference System of my data. This information is used for ...
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Editing layers in geoserver with web application

I wanted to edit layers in geoserver where they are store in PostGIS database. I have refereed ...
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Cant see WFS-T layer with OpenLayers and GeoServer (Windows)

I am trying to implement a simple test of a OpenLayers + WFS-T + GeoServer -setup. I have followed the instructions by populating PostGIS and configuring GeoServer, and can see the WFS-T layer data in ...
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WFS layer modification problem

I have two WFS layers. Strategies+Style SS=new OpenLayers.Strategy.Save(); FS=new OpenLayers.Strategy.Filter({filter:Ffilter}); var myStyle ...
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MapInfo - WFS service with multiple SRS codes?

I've posted to the mapinfo forum (https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/mapinfo-l/HfA2zna9Rao) but hoping for better response here. Will someone share an example configuration or ...
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How to query multiple features from Geoserver WFS?

Are there any methods to query several features by id other than one entry by a single url request? The scenario is I store around 200 point layers in PostgreGIS. Each maintains 100k entries GPS ...
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How to export vector features to grid using proxy and WFS protocol?

I am trying to export vector features (current view) as a grid, something like: http://workshops.opengeo.org/geoext/wfs/grid.html so far layer features are not being retrieved.. I got empty grid in ...
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Trying to fetch feature data by intersecting Vector Polygon and WMS feature layer

I am trying to intersect a user defined polygon with a Point WMS Feature Layer. I am using the following code action = new GeoExt.Action({ text: "draw poly", control: new ...
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Simplest way to publish WFS from SQL Server under ASP.NET

My environment is ASP.NET, with data stored in SQL Server. Is there a way to serve Web Feature Services through C#, or will I need to install a mapping server?
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GeoMedia + WFS 1.1.0 — how to specify a non-default SRS in a GetFeature request?

I'm forming a WFS post request like the one below. Notice I have SRSNAME="epsg:4326": <GetFeature xmlns:wfs="http://www.opengis.net/wfs" service="WFS" version="1.1.0" maxFeatures="500"> ...
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How to serve both WFS and WFS-T from one server?

In GeoServer, how can I serve two types of WFS from one server? Setting the type of the service is done once in global settings. Is it possible to have WFS from workspace A and WFS-T from workspace B? ...
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How to start WFS with layers that are stored in a particular workspace?

I would like to start WFS with layers that are stored in particular workspace. Now my WFS address (ex. domain.com/geoserver/wfs) gives access to layers saveed in all workspaces. Wher to change it?
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How to read OpenLayers event object features?

This is part of an interface that uses a box to select features on a WMS Layer. This then writes the name of the features to a div as a list. var recycling = new OpenLayers.Layer.WMS( "Recycling ...
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Can use of GML Simple Features profile by Web Feature Service (WFS) be advertised?

The ArcGIS 10.1 documentation on Working with WFS services says: The GML Simple Features profile is recommended for use with ArcGIS and is the basis for WFS support in ArcGIS. Is there an easy ...
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Dynamic rendering polygon , point, line feaures

I have Feature Collection consisting of features having id,color_code and etc as attributes.I have to render this feature as with the color mentioned as color_code in the attribute list.Is this ...
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Openlayers WFS Overlay Problem

a) I am running a PostGIS database, and I want to display a Table with a about 500 Points of Interest. The POIs have the projection EPSG 4326. b) Geoserver is installed, running and connected to my ...
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Service URL for Web Feature Service (WFS) using GML Simple Features profile?

Does anyone know of an "almost always available" Service URL for a Web Feature Service (WFS) using GML Simple Features profile? I'm keen to test WFS client capabilities without having to configure a ...
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Adding WMS and WFS layers from GEOSERVER in arcgis viewer for flex 3.0

I am interested in adding feature layers from geoserver in arcgis viewer for flex config file and consequently display them on the web map.IS that possible? If yes, could someone share how they did ...
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OpenLayers not refresh a layer

i have a problem with refreshing layers. I have WMS and WFS layers from one source. I edit WFS and after do wms_layer.redraw(true) but layer redraw only after zoom in or zoom out. Same with WFS. i ...
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OpenLayers WFS flip coordinates

I have a problem integrating WMS and WFS. Basically what i want is when user clicks on WMS then a clicked polygon is added to vector (and selected). The problem is that the WMS is in version 1.3.0 and ...
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How to convert WFS request to GML

I have the following: var popProto = new OpenLayers.Protocol.WFS({ url: WFS_HOST, version: "1.1.0", featureType: layerName, featureNS: namespace, srsName: "EPSG:4326", ...
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WFS service is not OGC compliant

I am quite surprised to discover several WFS services (v1.0.0) running on the web which are not compliant with the OGC WFS-1.0.0 standard. In the framework of my project, I use a JAXB binding built ...
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interiorPoint or Intersects Filter

I have a set of x-coord and y-coord coordinates in separate columns in a PostGIS table. I also have a separate geometry column, named the_geom, of type Point. I've written an Intersects filter to ...
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GeoExt.AttributeForm not show feature attributes

I want to edit WFS layer objects attributes. FOr this i try GeoExt.AttributeForm. But Its not show attributes values only names. Store var st=new GeoExt.data.AttributeStore({ ...
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How to edit feature attributes with openlayers?

I want to edit object's attributes on WFS layer. I see this example http://gis.ibbeck.de/ginfo/apps/OLExamples/OL26/examples/styles_unique_with_group_wfs.html but popup is horrible. I want to use ...
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Modify WFS with OpenLayers

I want to edit object on WFS layer but have one problem. I use OpenLayers.Control.ModifyFeature(myVecLayer) to editing.By the logic i do this. Press button and create WFS layer with chosen object ...
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GetFeature Request with Polygon Intersecting Polygons

My task is very straightforward: a user draws a polygon and query all parcel polygons. The query string extends the URL limit. So I am posting XML to WFS. However, GeoServer always returned 0 feature, ...
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WFS layer seems not work with Geoserver 2.2 RC1 and openlayers - updated

I have a Openlayers+Geoserver application. Now I'm trying to move the application on a new server with the new GEOSERVER 2.2 RC1. With the Geoserver ver. 2.1.0 i was able to show the WFS-T layer, ...
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Passing selected polygon to INTERSECTS filter in a WFS request

In the code below, <ogc:Filter> <ogc:Intersects> <ogc:PropertyName>the_geom</ogc:PropertyName> <ogc:Function name="querySingle"> ...
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Geoserver returning Translator Error when I use PropertyIsLike

I'm converting a WFS app from MapServer to GeoServer (2.1.4) and have hit a snag around PropertyIsLike. Whenever I include it in a getFeature's filter I get back a ServiceException as seen below. ...
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Openlayers controls outside the map

I want put OpenLayers controls outside a map but dont know how. I find this example http://openlayers.org/dev/examples/editingtoolbar-outside.html but its not what i want. I have a button and want ...
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How to make WFS layer with GeoExt?

Can u help me with WFS on GEOExt? Im read tutorial and see this code. proxy: new GeoExt.data.ProtocolProxy({ protocol: new OpenLayers.Protocol.WFS({ url: "/geoserver/ows", ...
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OpenLayers.Format.GML parser problem

I'm trying to parse WFS reponse using OpenLayers.Format.GML parser. However, an exception thrown in my try-catch block is TypeError: a is undefined. Any pointers as to what I may be doing wrong will ...
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GeoServer: Cross Layer Filtering vs Layer Groups

To pull features using WFS from several layers in one request, I have two options: One, create a layer group, and then get features from the layer group, as opposed to individual layers. Two, use ...
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Problem with multiple feature selection

In an attempt to retrieve all features (point geometry) that fall in a selected polygon, I get the error this.layer.addFeatures is not a function. My code is as shown below: function ...
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Free map service for private web applications

Background Looking to display a map (for internal use only) on a web page. The application must be able to add custom layers (without sending the data to the map service host): Municipal zones ...
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How to have a popup anchored at the clicked position?

I have a vector layer overlaid above a base layer. Basically I want to have a popup anchored at the clicked position when clicking anywhere on the vector geometries. So I have the code: var ...
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Send XML WFS Request via PHP

I'm trying to build a web mapping app that retrieves data from our WFS server. I'd like to avoid JavaScript for the main search scripts. From what's I've read the best way to send the XML POST ...
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Correct WFS URL Format (Gaia WFS-T Extender)

I am trying to add a GeoServer WFS layer to Gaia WFS-T Extender for editing. The available layers are available alright but I am unable to load them into Gaia. Using the same URL I was able to add and ...
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Simple OpenLayers WFS [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to add a simple WFS layer from GeoServer to OpenLayers map? I'm trying to simply add a WFS layer in OpenLayers. But completely stuck! Could someone please take a ...
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How to store and serve data and its progress over time in GeoServer?

I recently started working with GeoServer and stored some shape files. I successfully can retrieve the data as JSON. The data I want to maintain in the database changes over time. I do not want to ...
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GeoServer WFS OpenLayers EditingPanel Problem

I'm trying to use OpenLayers to edit features of vector data served from a local geoserver. So far, I'm able to pull WMS and WFS layers using OpenLayers from the same geoserver. But now, I'd like ...
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WFS save problem, 'read-only' exception

I am trying to save changes via WFS-T using GeoServer: var editLayer = new OpenLayers.Layer.Vector("Edit Layer", { visibility: false, strategies: [new OpenLayers.Strategy.BBOX(), ...
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How to use GeoServer Web Processing Service (WPS) with OpenLayers and WFS?

I wanted to try creating WPS service in geoserver on web application. I wanted to know reference links or some help regarding using WPS on web.
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Trouble with adding WFS layer in ArcMap

I add the following WFS address to ArcCatalog just fine and the different feature classes show up in ArcCatalog. However, when I attempt to drag or Add a feature into the TOC of ArcMap, it gives me a ...
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select feature info on user defined polygon

Ok so I have a Openlayers App which is displaying few of the features and I now want to give the user the freedom to create a Box or polygon. All the features which are overlapped by this user defined ...
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WFS layer from Mapserver into OpenLayers connection error

I have been working for last 15 days to connect setup the WFS service on Mapserver into OpenLayers I tried examples from Mapserver but did not work out .Following is the Map file code snippet MAP ...
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GeoServer/GeoWebCache with C#

I'm starting a project in which I intend to use GeoServer/GeoWebCache as a provider of WFS, WMS, WCS, and WPS services. I've configured the GeoServer to use PostGIS for storage. The frontend is using ...
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Problem adding WFS Layer to QGIS project

I want to load data using an WFS into qgis 1.7.4. After connection to the server is established, data seems to be downloaded, but no data is displayed in qgis, neither geometry nor attributes. The ...