[V8i SS10] Attaching WMS?

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.

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  • 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?

    Regards
    Andrew Bell
    Technical Support
    Bentley 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 08.11.09.918
    Power InRoads 08.11.09.918
    OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2

        

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  • 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 08.11.09.918
    Power InRoads 08.11.09.918
    OpenRoads Designer 2021 R2

        

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