Relax rule for number of WMS Map Resources?

[erick-ouellette]

Our group is finding a use to define multiple layers per metadata. These layers would be variations on the same source. It would save us from requiring a 1:1 layer:metadata configuration.

What does work is if the WMS layer id specified in the metadata is comma seperated. THis is fine for combinations like for example: wind_speed,wind_direction. This passes the rule because only one set of OGC:WMS layers are defined.

But in other cases where we may have a couple different plots on the same source, it would be helpful to only have to define and describe the source once in metadata.

Please consider. Thank you.

Erick Ouellette

IT Team Leader Software Systems
CWFIS-IT / CFS.SCF
Natural Resources Canada / Ressources naturelles Canada
Cell: +1-780-982-5236
Email/Teams: erick.ouellette@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

[bo-lu]

Hi Erick,

There can only be a maximum of 1 mapping resource per OGC/ESRI protocol for the purpose of a default map to display.

You can attach other 'mapping resources' in the 'data resources' section. In the actual XML, there is no distinction between mapping resources and data resources. Both are written in the XML as part of a 0 to many section called <CI_OnlineResource>.

Another option you can consider is to create records for each 'plots' and group them into a 'collection'. So you would create a parent record and then attach records to that parent. The GeoNetwork interface will automatically display the linkages between the collection of records for user experience. Example record: https://gcgeo.gc.ca/geonetwork/metadata/eng/4c7880ac-cb01-4e12-8305-2ae8eb675390

[jodygarnett]

That is a good suggestion @bo-lu, we could add to the docs as a clarificaiotn.

@erick-ouellette if your question is addressed we can close the issue.

[erick-ouellette]

Yes, thank you. It's not a bug or feature. I just have to use it properly. 😀