I've begun delving into WMS imagery as a source for our projects. I prefer it to any static imagery for many many reasons.
As far as I know, you find the link to the WMS server (something like https://tnmap.tn.gov/arcgis/services/BASEMAPS/IMAGERY_WEB_MERCATOR/MapServer/WMSServer), type it into the dialog for WMS attachment, and the connection is made, and you have an image.
But it doesn't always work. Quite often I will come up with a server error: The underlying connection was closed: An unexpected error occurred on a send.
I have no idea what that means or how to troubleshoot it. I have no idea if there is a workaround, a setting or other option I should be using.I know the WMS server is valid because I can see it in other programs.
It seems like you may have discussed a similar issue around a year ago with a suggestion that it may be related to a TLS Protocol issue using the older MicroStation V8i version. Have you also tested this using MicroStation CE or 2023?
[V8i] Attach UGSG Imagery WMS?
RegardsAndrew BellTechnical SupportBentley Systems
I found that thread, too and have a ticket in with my IT department to look into it.
I haven't really tried it with Connect (ORD) because I can't use ORD on this project. Client specifications trump software updates every single time. Civil projects have a long lifecycle, and as a subconsultant we really have no say in the deliverable. I can test it, certainly, but even if it works there, I may not be able to use it on the project back in V8i. I suppose it will show me if the link works at all...
Some WMS sites do work so I am a little skeptical of the TLS protocol, but I know nothing about how these site are coded. There could well be file protocols that my system can't interface with.
MaryB
Power GeoPak 08.11.09.918Power InRoads 08.11.09.918OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2
It's definitely something V8i related. I can connect to the site with ORD fine, but when I reopen the file in V8i the image doesn't appear and doesn't show in the Raster Manager. So it looks like I'm out of luck at this point.
I also have SID files for the location, but apparently, those are too advanced a version as well. I was unaware that images have versions, but there are many, many things I don't know.
The Bing maps work for printing, but they have a nasty tendency to not show past a certain zoomed-in level. We can only go "so close" before we lose the image, and that level is too far out for what we need to draw.
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MaryB said:when I reopen the file in V8i the image doesn't appear and doesn't show in the Raster Manager.
Because it needs access to xwms file to work. Also Openroads connects using WMS 1.3 version so same xwms may not work in v8i.
MaryB said: Bing maps work for printing, but they have a nasty tendency to not show past a certain zoomed-in level
Yes this is annoying should have made same way WMS works that last level is kept and zoomed if needed.edit: added as idea - https://microstation.ideas.aha.io/ideas/MSR-I-1290