Working with Tile Sets
Tile Sets are created and managed within the Tile Cache Web Service.
1. Create a new Tile Set
Click Tile Sets.
On the relevant map, click Add to create a new tile set.
You can see this screen only if you have enabled Tile Services for the Map.
| Field | Description |
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Tile Matrix Set |
Select the required Tile Matrix Set from the drop-down list. In a tiled map layer, the representation of the space is constrained by a discrete set of parameters. A tile matrix set defines these parameters. Courtesy:GeoTools |
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CRS |
Select the Co-ordinate Reference System from the drop-down list. |
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Image Format (presets) |
Commonly used image formats are available in the drop-down. This is purely a guide; select one to pre-populate the image format field below. |
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Image Format |
This field allows you to customise your image parameters. E.g. image/gif. See here for guidance |
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DPI |
Accept the DPI shown or change as required. |
2. Add Tiles to a Tile Set
Inside a Tile Set click the Create Tiles icon.
You can customise specific areas on the map to use for your Tile Cache. To do this, use either the Zoom Level options or the bounding box edges.
| Field | Description |
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Minimum and Maximum Level |
Enter Minimum and Maximum zoom levels for the tile creation calculation. |
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Low X and Y |
Lowest left and right edges of a bounding box. This is usually easting and northing values. Enter the relevant coordinates. |
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High X and Y |
Highest left and right edges of a bounding box. |
3. Delete Tile Sets
You have various options when deleting Tile Sets.
Options unavailable in 9.1- To be checked
Click Delete
and select the option that is suitable for your requirement.
| Option | Description |
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Delete Tile Set |
Deletes the entire Tile Set |
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Delete Tiles By Extent |
Delete Tiles by Low and High X or Y. |
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Delete Tiles by Levels |
Delete Tiles upto specified Zoom Levels |
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Delete All Tiles |
Deletes all tiles but leaves the tile set intact. |