| Product(s): | WaterSight |
| Version(s): | 10.00. |
| Area: | Documentation |
Overview
GIS and other map layers (base layers, ArcGIS, WMS, WMTS and other layers coming from a shapefile upload) can be added and turned on/off in the Map layers tab located in the side menu. Click in the toggle button to turn on or off al map layers from the map.
Base
Select the type of maps to be displayed (streets, aerial imagery, aerial imagery with labels, solid fill colour)
Background and Overlay layers
By default all uploaded shapefiles (uploaded under Admin > GIS) will be shown as background. By default Pipes layers will be turned on, and all other layers will be turned off. User can control each layer visibility by clicking in the "eye" button . Other layers (WMS, WMTS and other layers coming from ArcGIS system connection) can be added either in the Background section and/or Overlay section.
The user can drag any type of layer from one section to the other, as well as ordering the layers within a section.
Background section – The layers added into this section will be displayed over the Bing layer but behind the pipes.
Overlay section – The layers added into this section will be displayed on top of all layers, including the on top of the pipes.
Adding ArcGIS, WMS or WMTS layers
User can add more layers, including direct connection to ArcGIS online databases, WMS or WMTS, by clicking in the "Add button (+) located on the top inside the Background and Overlay sections.
From there click New, and choose the type (example below).
Type
Select the type of service. The Background and Overlay sections allow to reference three types of GIS data:
- ArcGIS Map Service (more information below)
- WMS
- WMTS
Name
Type a name. Use a name that is relevant so that any user who wants to attach the layer can easily know which layer he is attaching.
URL
Type or copy the URL of the server to attach.
Here are some examples of URL that could be used:
Username & Password
Type the credentials to connect to the server. Note that not all servers require credentials. Public servers will not require any credentials.
Connecting to an ArcGIS data source
From the map layers menu widget it is possible to connect to Esri Map Service layers (public or private), including:
- ArcGIS Online
- ArcGIS Enterprise (on premise)
When attaching raster layers from ArcGIS Map Service, the coordinate systems of the layer must be in one of the following: EPSG:3857 or EPSG:4326. When adding those layer's formats, a validation is made on the GIS data coordinate system. If the coordinate system is not supported, the attachment will fail.
ArcGIS Online connection
The map layers widget available within WaterSight is also used in other applications at Bentley. The video below explain in very detail how to connect with your ArcGIS online. Please note that ArcGIS Online works out of the box, no configuration is required from the client.
ArcGIS Enterprise (on premise)
ArcGIS Enterprise requires few steps for the Map layers widget to communicate with ArcGIS Enterprise. These steps must be done by the ESRI Administrator, from the ArcGIS Enterprise portal. The complete procedure is described in this article - ArcGIS Enterprise Portal Configuration.
ArcGIS Feature Services
If there is a need for you to connect with a Esri Feature Service, please reach to your Bentley point of contact for more information.
Adding Shapefiles
Any type of shapefile can also be uploaded into WaterSight and after that they get automatically displayed in the map layers widget. Shapefiles are uploaded in the Admin > GIS page.
Settings
Click in the settings icon located on the top of the Map layers tab to accede more configurations such as setting transparency to the layers, elevation offset and terrain configurations.
Transparency
Use the slider to apply transparency on all layers from the Map Layers widget.
Locatable
Toggle ON this option to see the information and coordinates of the location pointed by the cursor on the Bing layer.
Elevation Offset (m)
Use this option to adjust the Map layers elevation to align with the network pipes whenever necessary.
Terrain
The Terrain section contains options related to the display of the Cesium terrain layer. Toggle ON the "Enable" option to activate the Cesium terrain layer and have a 3D view of the terrain surrounding the area.
Model Height (m)
Use this option to adjust the terrain elevation so that it fits the model elevation.
Exaggeration
Use this option to exaggerate the elevation of the Cesium terrain.
Please note that to accede the 3D view, with all terrain configurations applied, the user needs to move the cube located on the top right of the map.
See also
OpenFlows WaterSight TechNotes and FAQ's
