WebGIS Viewer

The WebGIS Viewer is a web-based application for displaying, analyzing, and editing geodata. It enables interactive map display, navigation, search, analysis, and editing directly in the browser.

Functions of the WebGIS Viewer

  • Map display with various background maps and layers

  • Search and queries across defined topics

  • Presentation variants for controlling the visibility of layer groups

  • Editing tools for editing geodata

  • Measurement and drawing tools for analyzing spatial information

  • Dynamic content via markers, layers, and external data sources

Control via URL Parameters

The WebGIS Viewer can be started with predefined settings via URL parameters. This enables targeted configuration for individual use cases.

The following functions can be controlled via URL parameters:

  • Map extent and navigation

    Setting a specific map extent, zoom level, or coordinate system.

  • Layer control

    Enabling or disabling individual layers, groups, or presentation variants.

  • Background maps

    Selecting a specific basemap or overlays.

  • Queries and filters

    Loading predefined queries with optional filter values.

  • Tools and interactions

    Enabling measurement, drawing, or editing tools.

  • Dynamic content

    Showing multiple markers or external layers.

By using these parameters, the WebGIS Viewer can be flexibly integrated into workflows or started with predefined settings for specific use cases.

This section covers topics related to the ways the map viewer can be invoked.