WFS Fetch

Function allows vector map fetching from web services using WFS protocol. New connection is configured with Add-button.

When fetching maps, the connection is first selected from the list on top. Rectangle corner coordinates is given with mouse and layers selected from a list. Fetched vector map file is added to the element list.

Network settings can be found under file settings.

Name

Connection selection.

Off, X, Y

Fetched area coordinates are selected with mouse. Option Off can be used to turn dialog updating off temporarily.

Feature

List of service feature types supporting coordinate system selected in settings. Several features can be selected here with Shift or Ctrl modifier keys.

Sort

Sort features according either service defined order or alphabetical order.

Add

Adds new connection and opens its settings. With Shift-modifier current connection settings are copied.

Edit

Opens connection settings for editing.

Remove

Removes current connection.

Area

Starts fetch area pointing mode.

Mode, X

Field displays current mode. X-button quits the mode and returns to the normal state. X-button with the Alt-key makes dialog inactive. Inactive dialog remains visible, but does not react mouse pointing. Pressing the X-button again activates dialog.