Questions tagged [api]
Application programming interface (API). A set of interfaces, methods, protocols, and tools that application developers use to build or customize a software program.
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Is Esri REST API the same as REST API [closed]
Can an Esri REST API function in QGIS connect to a (non-Esri) REST API or are they significantly different and therefore won't work?
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Import qgis.core in Azure Functions
Do any of you know if you can use qgis.core in Azure Functions to build an API?
We mainly work with Python code, where we use functions that depend on qgis.core. In Azure Functions you can easily use ...
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Ordnance Survey API - a couple of questions
Regarding OS maps API - is there a way to crop the map to show just the area I am studying?
OS Download API - I have generated the API and added it into QGIS, and I am following the directions from ...
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PlanetScope Image Delivery to Google Earth Engine
I am trying to order PlanetScope data from Planet Explorer and have it delivered directly as an asset to my image collection in Google Earth Engine, but it is unclear how to do this. I have read and ...
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Why does GeoNames say there are only 73 parks in Mexico?
I did this GeoNames query
http://api.geonames.org/search?featureCode=PRK&username=genadinik&country=MX&style=full&maxRows=10
and it says there are only 73 parks in all of Mexico. Am I ...
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Collapse geocoder plugin search box in Mapbox
How do I make my MapboxGeocoder collapse when not on hover? I am trying to make it like this example (be sure to add your access token to the end), where the Geocoder search field expands when it's ...
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Using Himawari 8 in Leaflet.js from NASA GIBS
I'm currently developing a Leaflet based map webpage and want to display satellite imagery, specifically from the Himawari 8 satellite. NASA have the GIBS api which appears perfect for my purposes. ...
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Sentinelsat Python API - download images after scihub IP Change
I need download Sentinel-2 images. I used this code for like 2 years or more:
def download_S2_by_tile(tiles=[], initialDate='', finalDate='', downloads=''):
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Maximum number of attempts (200) reached - Python Planet API - Order and Download a request
I want to download some data from Planet using its Python API. I follow the following tutorial planet-sdk-for-python-v2.readthedocs.io/en/latest/python/sdk-guide/#create-an-order-request
I have done ...
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Connecting multiple cities on a map using MapQuest route API
I am working on any optimal vehicle routing problem.
I want to start map routing on the road starting from
one city A
to city B to City C
to city D
back to city A
Based on lat/lng of these cities
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How to automatically extract satellite images from a list of coordinates
I have a dataframe composed of 4000 lines of geographic coordinates of various types of infrastructures. I mainly work on Python.
From each of theses coordinates I would like to automatically extract ...
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Planet not able to get a response from quick-search API call
My question is related to:
Planet API not being accepted for quick search but is on stats and planet quick-search api not recognizing authentication?.
I am not able to successfully get a response ...
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Which online APIs return elevation data without the height of trees and buildings?
I work on applications that generate topographic maps and analyze GPS tracks. My main concern is the presence of "bumps" due to the height of trees and buildings returned by the elevation ...
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Problem calling Overpass API with convert statement
I try to make an Overpass API call with restricted number of tags, to achieve this I incorporated convert statement. Here is working overpass turbo example of query for data I would like to fetch:
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GEE Python API Map Visualization not working
I am working in Google Collaboratory and the Google Earth Engine Python API Map will not show. It was all working as of 7/6 5pm EST and then 7/7 at 10am it stopped rendering. I have attached my code ...
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Was PyQGIS released with the first QGIS version?
Is it correct that PyQGIS was introduced with QGIS 3.0, or was there a Python API from the beginning?
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Error in getting metadata from Geonetwork using API
I need to get metadata from the Geonetwork using Api for displaying the data in the grid but when I use to call api using XMLHttpRequest it throws me error with 403 forbidden CORS issue even I had ...
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Reverse geocoding API and the city labels with OpenStreetMaps
I have troubles to get the typically displayed city names in the maps with reverse geocoding API like OpenStreetMap. See for example Salisbury, UK:
https://nominatim.openstreetmap.org/ui/reverse.html?...
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ogr2ogr conversion from pbf to mapbox mvt
I have downloaded traffic data from TomTom API which has come in the format https://api.tomtom.com/traffic/map/4/tile/flow/relative0/12/1207/1539.pbf?tileSize=256&key=*****
The PBF format is ...
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How to transfer simple GeoTiff data into a database
I'm trying to turn a relatively simple GeoTIFF file into a dataset readable by an API.
End goal:
Build a GET method for an API like
/search_by_coordinates?lat=-73.1221&lng=44.4924 and get ...
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Qfield Cloud API Error
I have a project i created new from scratch. I have opened qfield sync logged in and clicked on the little blue cloud with the star saying 'create new project' I have chosen the Convert currently open ...
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GeoServer: How can I set up a user/role so that it can add new layers and apply existing styles to those layers in a specific workspace only?
I've only just started using GeoServer in the last week, so apologies if I'm missing the obvious.
But I have set up GeoServer with a "data loader" user and role. The user has read, write ...
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Show/hide sublayers, QGIS API C++
I'm loading .osm map using QGIS API C++ 3.22.4.
The map has several sublayers (points, lines, multilinestrings...)
I'm trying to switch on/off sublayers with setSubLayerVisibility(), but always ...
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REST query input geometry
I'm trying to get a list of surrounding counties using https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/ but I am having trouble querying their ArcGIS REST server.
My goal is to send a county (I know the GEOID), get ...
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Usage policy on the Facebook Place API
Do you know if there are requirements or restrictions on Facebook Place API?
Is it possible to download the data? Is it open-source?
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Learning How to Use Road Network Files
I am interested in learning how to work with Road Network Files in R.
For example, I would be interested in finding out the driving distance between the following two (Canadian) addresses:
CN Tower: ...
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Authentication to GeoNetwork by third party application
I linked the users table of GeoNetwork 3.10.2 with my application database so everytime I create/update a user in the app is also created/updated in geonetwork, now I want that once I log in the app, ...
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Where can I find tower information
I want to find geolocation with GSM Cell information. I need tower information to find locations and calculate triangulation. I tried OpenCellID service but I think it's not up to date. I can't find ...
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Retrieve relations using specific coordinates in an overpass query
I'm new to Overpass API. I would like to make a query that retrieves the relations on natural=water using specific coordinates. I tried the following query:
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way["natural"="water&...
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I am looking for a library or API to do vector overlay for two map layer (shapefiles or GML files)
I need to perform vector overlay operation on any two map layers as ArcGIS and Grass GIS performs. I am wondering is there any API or library ( in C, C++ or Java) so that I can use that third party ...
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Error when using the OpenRouteService API with QGIS
I had been using the OpenRouteService API to create isochrones in QGIS with no problem, but now I'm getting an error as follow. I've verified the token quota has not been exceeded. I'm getting the ...
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How are WFS/WMS APIs secured?
Here's a dumb question, about something I barely understand. Please forgive me if even the premise of the question is wrong.
When a WFS or WMS API is secured behind a password, is it then always also ...
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Make route simulations without relying on an API key
I have to do multiple route simulations in QGIS. I have a shapefile with every walkable path in my study area (national park + surroundings).
I have seen that plugins like ORS Tools or Valhalla do ...
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Concurrent requests while querying a map service returns duplicate sets
I have a Python script that hits a query endpoint for a map service on an unfederated server. I am avoiding the arcgis library because it is not performant enough and its compatibility with geopandas ...
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Determining if particular point is near country or state boundary
I'm developing an accessibility Add-On for flight simulators that allows a blind person to fly. The App is coded in c#.
I can easily get the GPS location of the user's Aircraft. What I want to be able ...
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Geocoding APIs comparison
Is there a good updated source for comparing existing Geocoding APIs (i.e. Google, MapQuest) and their features?
I'm really interested in their language support as well. For example, Google has ...
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Getting TomTom Traffic API XYZ data to display on map
I am using TomTom API to retrieve Traffic Data
https://api.tomtom.com/traffic/map/4/tile/flow/relative0/12/1207/1539.png?tileSize=256&key=*****
However, there is no coordinate reference system ...
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Creation of buffer area of 20mtrs upon click event on the base layer
I have a base layer upon which i wish to import a kml with certain lat lons and create a buffer region of 20mtrs around any point upon click event.
i got google api for the same but want openlayers ...
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EPSG.io API for PROJ definitions
I am trying to use the EPSG.io API to retrieve PROJ definitions for a CRS. I know that they provide them in their website but the API only seems to be able to retrieve in WKT or GML format. Is there a ...
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Lookup UK administrative county for point
Wikishire have a helpful lookup tool that allows you to find the traditional county for a given set of coordinates within the United Kingdom. This is easily (and legally) scriptable. Is anyone aware ...
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Google API Geocoding in MS Excel for free
I am seeking a solution enabling me to do address geocoding in Excel using the Google Maps Geocode API.
Basically, the task is possible via Google Sheets, like has been discussed at
How to Geocode a ...
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Managing style file in ArcPy using ArcGIS Pro
I am trying to update a geoprocessing service that was in ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro. The geoprocessing services use a style file for its legend and I want to update certain legends but I have no idea how. ...
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Does the Census Bureau's geocoding API limit request frequency?
I am trying to batch-geocode about 8 million address records using the Census Bureau's batch geocoder. I am currently doing so sequentially, which takes about a day to complete. I was considering ...
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Unable to get soil data for coordinates using Soilgrids REST API
I am trying to extract soil data from https://soilgrids.org/ using their very new Soilgrids REST API. They have a special website (http://rest.isric.org/soilgrids/v2.0/docs) where I am able to enter ...
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Search Sentinel-2 images using python api
Based on the documentation here, I wrote the following script:
from sentinelsat import SentinelAPI, read_geojson, geojson_to_wkt
from datetime import date
api = SentinelAPI('user name', 'password', '...
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Build a project that reports if a point is inside a restricted area
I want to build a project that can accuse if a point is inside a restricted area or not. For this I have to use an map with restricted areas already delimited by layers and the entry point is a ...
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Programmatically creating and publishing GeoTIFF layer in GeoServer
We need to automate process of creating datastore and publishing GeoTIFF layer. Also, before publishing we need to change Declared SRS and to save Native Bounding Box to our database.
GeoTIFF file ...
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WMS not rendering properly within API
I am working with simple layers using lines and polygons in QGIS 3.22.11 and publishing them as a WMS to QGIS Cloud. The Map Viewer in QGIS Cloud displays them perfectly but when I bring the WMS into ...
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The Crown Estate API data into QGIS
I am trying to pull this data from https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/api/energy-map/wind-farm-data into QGIS.
This is a real-time data coming from the interactive map: https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/...
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Adding a REST API GET response (JSON array containing individual GeoJSON features) as a new vector layer in QGIS
I'm trying to add a new vector layer in QGIS from a REST API endpoint. This endpoint actually returns a JSON array containing individual GeoJSON features, e.g.: https://api.sharedmobility.ch/v1/...
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