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Wms link -failed to connect to the server error

JohnStigkas — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:02:22 GMT

I am currently working on a project and i am trying to add a WMS link from the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service into ArcMap on version 10.8 but it does not open (failed to connect to the server error).

I go to Add Data
Add Wms Server
Paste the link (https://www.hnhs.gr/geoindex/wms.html?x=24.58&y=37.5&lang=en)

I choose all version but still the same error. My questions are:

Is this url connecting to wms server or not?
If yes is there any possible way to overcome this problem (maybe with python)?

Re: Wms link -failed to connect to the server error

MichaelVolz — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:21:03 GMT

Are you pasting this exact url https://www.hnhs.gr/geoindex/wms.html?x=24.58&y=37.5&lang=en into a new WMS server connection in ArcCatalog to attempt to connect to this service?

This is a screenshot of how I have it setup in ArcCatalog 10.7.1 where it is also failing, unless it is setup incorrectly on my end.

Re: Wms link -failed to connect to the server error

Egge-Jan_Pollé — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:29:07 GMT

Hi John Stigkas,

Most probably you have entered the wrong URL. To connect to a WMS service you have to enter the WMS server URL. The address you are pointing to is just a website showing a map with the data from this service.

But please note: this WMS service ( from the Hellenic Navy Hydrographic Service) is not free.

See this page: https://www.hnhs.gr/en/component/k2/739-web-map-service-wms

Anyone wishing to use the WMS for this purpose must fill in the respective application and pay the fee established in the HNHS’s pricing policy for this service.

So, most probably they will provide you with the correct server URL after you have paid your fee.

HTH,

Egge-Jan

Re: Wms link -failed to connect to the server error

MichaelVolz — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:31:24 GMT

Thank you for that most informative information on this service and how it can be enabled.

Re: Wms link -failed to connect to the server error

JohnStigkas — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:49:44 GMT

Hello , Egge-Jan Pollé

I was quessing that this url was not a wms-server , your information was really helpful and on point.

Thanks a lot , also i d like to thank you too Michael Volz‌ .