Available WCS service properties

This topic explains the properties available when using a system-generated capabilities file for WCS services. See Using external capabilities files with WCS services to learn more about defining WCS metadata by using an external capabilities file.

Accessing WCS service properties

The following topics include full instructions on how to access the properties for WCS services:

• Accessing WCS service properties in Manager
• Accessing WCS service properties in ArcGIS for Desktop

WCS service properties

The following table lists the properties available for WCS services and a description of each:

Property	Description
Name	The name of the map, image, or geodata service that was used to create the WCS service. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified.
Title	A readable title to briefly identify the WCS service. For example: Land cover change in Marion County, 1970 to 2010.
Abstract	A narrative description which provides additional information about the WCS service. For example: WCS service maintained by Acme Corporation. Contact: [e-mail]. Imagery showing land cover change in Marion County from 1970 to 2010.
Keywords	A list of keywords or keyword phrases describing the WCS service which aid in catalog searching. For example: land cover, change, Marion County, imagery
Fees	Text describing the fees imposed when accessing the WCS service. For example: none
Access constraints	Text describing the restrictions and legal prerequisites for accessing and using the WCS service. For example: For internal use only. Do not distribute.
MaxImageWidth	To prevent users from downloading large amounts of data, you can set the image size limit (in pixels) for the GetCoverage request by defining the MaxImageWidth and MaxImageHeight properties. For example: MaxImageWidth: 256 MaxImageHeight: 256
MaxImageHeight
ProviderName	The name of the WCS service provider. For example: NASA
ProviderWebsite	A link to a site with information about the WCS service provider. For example: http://www.noaa.gov
ResponsiblePerson	The primary contact person for the WCS service. For example: John Smith
ResponsiblePosition	The position of the contact person for the WCS service. For example: IT Analyst
Phone	The telephone number where the primary contact person for the WCS service can be reached. For example: [phone]
Fax	The fax number where the primary contact person for the WCS service can be reached. For example: [phone]
Email	The email address where the primary contact person for the WCS service can be reached. For example: [e-mail]
Address	The address of the WCS service provider. For example: 380 New York Street
City	The city in which the WCS service provider resides. For example: Redlands
Province	The administrative area in which the WCS service provider resides. For example: California
Zipcode	The postal code in which the WCS service provider resides. For example: 92373
Country	The country in which WCS service provider resides. For example: USA
Online resource	The OnlineResource property lists the URL of the WCS service. It is necessary for a WCS client to communicate correctly with your WCS service. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified.
ServiceHour	The hours in which the primary contact is available to service requests. For example: 24/7
ContactInstructions	Special instructions that should be considered before contacting the WCS service primary contact. For example: Email John with normal requests, phone John for emergency requests.
Role	Function performed by the party responsible for the WCS service. For example: PointOfContact

Special characters in service properties

The following characters cannot be included in any of the service properties: &, <, >, ", '. If you need to use one of these characters, you must substitute the appropriate escape sequence from the table below:

Character	Character substitute
&	&
<	&lt;
>	&gt;
"	&quot;
'	&apos;