Re: [udig-users] connecting to WMS

[Jody Garnett <jgarnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have bundled these instructions into online help for the next person 
to ask....
- http://udig.refractions.net/confluence/display/EN/Tracing+WMS+Calls

Cheers,
Jody

Jody Garnett wrote:
> The link you sent does not work for me (even in a browser). However 
> here is something to try - the URL you provided is not a valid 
> GetCapabilities URL. As such uDig will enter into "version 
> negotiation" with the server ... it will produce a URL that includes:
> - REQUEST=GetCapabilities (this is actually a requirmenet)
> - VERSION=X.X.X (this will be the highest version of the WMS protocol 
> that uDig likes
> - SERVICE=WMS (this is also a requirement - many servers speak several 
> protocols)
>
> The server will respond with a valid capabilities document that 
> contains the "closest" version number the server can produce.
> Based on this response uDig may connect and show you the capabilities 
> document; or change the VERSION and try again ...
>
> To get more information in the logs drop the attached ".options" file 
> into your udig folder and try again. The .options file enables 
> additional tracing showing each WMS request/response...
> Jody
>
> John Caprez wrote:
> > Hello ..
> >
> > I am trying to access a WMS server and doing so i get the error 
> > message :  "Verbindungsparameter enthalten Fehler."
> >
> > Most other WMS clients have no problems get at least the Capabilities.
> >
> > The server i try to connect to is : 
> > http://wms.aeridigitals.com/project/Calonge+2008
> >
> > Is there any way to get more information abut the error. The 
> > application log does not show anything use full.
> > Thanks
> >
> > John
> >
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