One of the changes we’ve made to the MapCast service was to equalize the usage cost per image regardless of what image format was selected when using the WMS service. As you may know our WMS servi...
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MapCast Troubleshooting Checklist
Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again? The top roadblocks to success with your MapCast subscription and how to address them. In general terms, these checklists are the most releva...
Tips to conserve bandwidth usage
There are several options: Turn off the MapCast layer off when panning and zooming. Turn the MapCast layer off when zoomed out to smaller scales beyond 1:10,000. In CAD, choose the resample raster opt...
How is bandwidth measured?
Users on MapCast with WMS compliant software can request an image that will match the screen resolution or scale of the software’s window. The request is sent through the Internet to the FBS servers...
Volume discounts for large orders
Our subscription services, MapCast and VuMAP, both offer volume discounts when you buy a multi-user plan or buy multiple subscriptions at once. MapCast subscribers will find the pricing quoted at the ...
MapCast Transitions
Helping you navigate the new system 10 years ago FBSWMS (First Base Solutions Web Mapping Service) was launched to deliver our aerial imagery mosaic base layers directly to your desktop mapping projec...
How can I make the most of my bandwidth?
There are several options: Turn off the MapCast layer off when panning and zooming. Turn the MapCast layer off when zoomed out to smaller scales beyond 1:10,000. In CAD, choose the resample raster opt...
Is bandwidth usage for contours the same as for imagery?
Yes, all data transferred through the MapCast WMS subscription is tracked the same way. However, the size of the file will vary depending on the data contained, so in general, the contours would conta...
How do I check my bandwidth usage on MapCast?
Login to the MapCast dashboard. From this website, you can access your unique URL for connecting to the MapCast orthophoto library, monitor usage, generate reports, add users and access help documen...