This topic explains the properties available when using a system-generated capabilities file for WPS services. See Using external capabilities files with WPS services to learn more about defining WPS metadata by using an external capabilities file.
Accessing WPS service properties
The following topic includes full instructions on how to access the properties for WPS services:
WPS service properties
The following table lists the properties available for WPS services and a description of each:
Property | Description |
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Name | The name of the geoprocessing service that was used to create the WPS service. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified. |
Title | A readable title to briefly identify the WPS service. For example: City of Portland Clip and Ship model |
Abstract | A narrative description which provides additional information about the WPS service. For example: WPS service maintained by the City of Portland. Using a polygon digitized by the user, this WPS service clips layers from the study area into a file geodatabase, then creates a .zip file that can be downloaded by the user. |
Keywords | A list of keywords or keyword phrases describing the WPS service which aids in catalog searching. For example: portland, clip, ship, polygon, zip, download |
ServiceType | The OGC service type. For example: WPS |
ServiceTypeVersion | The version of the OGC service type. For example: 1.0.0 |
Fees | Text describing the fees imposed when accessing the WPS service. For example: none |
Access constraints | Text describing the restrictions and legal prerequisites for accessing and using the WPS service. For example: For internal use only. Do not distribute. |
ProviderName | The name of the WPS service provider. For example: City of Portland |
ProviderSite | A link to a site with information about the WPS service provider. For example: http://www.portlandonline.com |
IndividualName | The primary contact person for the WPS service. For example: John Smith |
PositionName | The position of the contact person for the WPS service. For example: IT Analyst |
Phone | The telephone number where the primary contact person for the WPS service can be reached. For example: +1 909 793-2853 |
Facsimile | The fax number where the primary contact person for the WPS service can be reached. For example: +1 123 456-7890 |
DeliveryPoint | The address of the WPS service provider. For example: 380 New York Street |
City | The city in which the WPS service provider resides. For example: Redlands |
AdministrativeArea | The administrative area in which the WPS service provider resides. For example: California |
PostalCode | The postal code in which the WPS service provider resides. For example: 92373 |
Country | The country in which WPS service provider resides. For example: USA |
ElectronicMailAddress | The email address where the primary contact person for the WPS service can be reached. For example: |
Online resource | The OnlineResource property lists the URL of the WPS service. It is necessary for a WPS client to communicate correctly with your WPS service. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified. |
Role | Function performed by the party responsible for the WPS service. For example: PointOfContact |
HoursOfService | 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 WPS service primary contact. For example: Email John with normal requests; phone John for emergency requests. |
Namespace | The WPS namespace property is used to discriminate XML vocabularies from one another. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified. |
Prefix | The WPS namespace prefix is a unique property that is used in the response of a WPS GetFeatureRequest. This property is automatically populated by ArcGIS Server and should not be modified. |
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 |
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& | & |
< | < |
> | > |
" | " |
' | ' |