.. raw:: html API FAQ ======= .. contents:: General Information ------------------- What is the GeoAdmin API ? ************************** The GeoAdmin API allows the integration in web pages of geospatial information provided by the Swiss Confederation and Cantons. The GeoAdmin API provides also :ref:`rest_services` Who can use the GeoAdmin API ? ****************************** The GeoAdmin API terms of use are accessible here: `Terms of Use `_ What is the license of the GeoAdmin JS API ? ******************************************** The GeoAdmin JavaScript API has a BSD license. How many calls am I allowed to make ? ************************************* 20 requests per minute on a 24/7 average on any of the REST services are considered "fair use". If you need more - pls contact us via info@geo.admin.ch. Please keep in mind our terms https://www.geo.admin.ch/terms-of-use Are the GeoAdmin services running ? *********************************** The status of all GeoAdmin services and applications is available here: http://status.geo.admin.ch What are the technical restrictions of the GeoAdmin API ? ********************************************************* The GeoAdmin API has been tested in the two last versions of the following browsers: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Safari. The GeoAdmin API does support mobile devices. How to use the GeoAdmin API in a CMS ? ******************************************** The link is here: `Geoadmin API in CMS <../integrate_cms.html>`_ Is there a forum or a mailing list ? ************************************ Yes, under http://groups.google.com/group/geoadmin-api Feel free to use it and ask all the questions you want. .. _available_layers: Which layers are available ? **************************** From 1.3.2021 all layers can be freely used. The following list contains all the free accessible layers: .. raw:: html
.. raw:: html .. _querybale_layers: Which layers have a tooltip? **************************** Not all the layers have a tooltip. The complete list of layer using the `htmlPopup <../../services/sdiservices.html#htmlpopup-resource>`_ service is the following. Note: some vector layer (GeoJSON) have a client-only tooltip and are not using this service: .. raw:: html
.. _searchable_layers: Which layers are searchable? **************************** A layer is searchable when its features can be searched. Below, you can find the complete list of all searchable layers: .. raw:: html
.. _queryable_layers: Which layers are queryable? *************************** A queryable layer is a layer you may filter out features on some attributes: .. raw:: html
How can I have access to the tiles ? ************************************ The tiles used in the GeoAdmin API are generated by `TileCache `_ and are stored according to a RESTful OGC `Web Map Tile Service `_ Implementation Standard schema. The parameters for the tiles are the following: * **Resolution** (meters): 4000,3750,3500,3250,3000,2750,2500,2250,2000,1750,1500,1250,1000,750,650,500,250,100,50,20,10,5,2.5,2,1.5,1,0.5,0.25,0.1 * **Maximum extent bounding box**: 420000,30000,900000,350000 * **Coordinate system**: EPSG:21781 For practical information on how to use the tiles, see our description of the `WMTS <../../services/sdiservices.html#wmts>`_ service. Where is the source code ? ************************** The source code of the GeoAdmin API project can be found here: https://github.com/geoadmin/ol3 I have difficulty to use map.geo.admin.ch, where can I get more help ? ********************************************************************** The help pages of http://map.geo.admin.ch is accessible here: http://help.geo.admin.ch/ Can I use http://localhost to test my developments ? **************************************************** Yes, localhost can be used to test the developments. In all cases, you have to follow the `Terms of Use `_. Where can I get information about OEREB/RDPPF Feature Service ? *************************************************************** These information can be found on the `OEREB/RDPPF: Feature Service <../../services/oerebservices.html>`_ page.