This article explains how to connect the Hellenic Cadastre (Ελληνικό Κτηματολόγιο) WMS service to Plex-Earth, enabling direct access to Greek cadastral mapping and orthophoto data (from ~2007–2009) within CAD software. It provides step-by-step instructions, the required WMS URL, and troubleshooting tips for successful integration.
Learn how to connect the Hellenic Cadastre (Ελληνικό Κτηματολόγιο) WMS service to Plex-Earth as a custom map layer, allowing you to use cadastral mapping and orthophotos directly in your CAD environment.
About the data
Data Provider: Hellenic Cadastre – National Cadastre & Mapping Agency S.A.
Official Website: https://www.ktimatologio.gr/e-services/22
Service Type: WMS (Web Map Service)
Data Type: Orthophotos
Imagery Date: ~2007–2009 (approximate)
Terms of Use: https://www.ktimatologio.gr/oroi-xrisis
The Hellenic Cadastre is responsible for recording and updating land property boundaries, geodetic coverage, and mapping of Greece, including cadastral and geospatial datasets used for planning, engineering, and land management.
Add the Custom Map as Imagery Provider
Use the following WMS service URL when setting up a new map layer in Plex-Earth:
http://gis.ktimanet.gr/wms/wmsopen/wmsserver.aspxSteps on how to connect to the service and add it as a custom image provider via Plex-Earth Map Explorer:
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To access the Map Explorer, do either of the following:
During the imagery mosaic process import, when choosing a provider, click on Add Custom Map.
Alternatively, run
PXV_IMAGERY_PROVIDERSin the command line.
In the next window, assign a name to the custom map → add a thumbnail (optional) → click on SAVE & EDIT.
In the next window, click on CREATE A NEW MAP or pick from the collection of base maps.
In the Map Explorer, click on the + button → select WMS to create a new layer.
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Fill in the following fields:
Name (required): Eλληνικό Κτηματολόγιο
Description (optional)
Thumbnail URL (optional)
URL (required):
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In the URL field, paste either of the links below, depending on the server you selected:
WMS:
http://gis.ktimanet.gr/wms/wmsopen/wmsserver.aspx
Click the Settings (gear) icon to manage the WMS layer and view its properties.
Tick the boxes of the layers provided that you wish to display and select the image format.
Click CREATE to save and close the Map Explorer.
Check out the full guide here: Adding a Custom Map as Imagery Provider
Import Images from the Custom Imagery Provider
The custom can now be selected as an imagery provider when importing imagery.
Go to the Plex-Earth ribbon → click on the Create Imagery button → specify the cover area→ select either Single Images or Mosaic.
When selecting the provider, click on the Custom Maps tab → select the custom map and finish the process.
Check out the full guides here: Single Image or Imagery Mosaic
Here is the result!
We hope that you have found this tutorial about the Greece: Orthophotos - Hellenic Cadastre "Eλληνικό Κτηματολόγιο" (WMS), helpful. Feel free to contact us at support@plexscape.com for any questions you may still have.
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