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MDS Web Services API

MapData Services API Suite is a collection of secure cloud based web services. Access to the services requires a client license and security credentials. For more information, or to get an evaluation, please contact MapData Services.

The web services that can be integrated into applications developed using a wide variety of platforms e.g Web Browsers, iOS, Android etc.

The base map data is updated on a monthly basis, meaning that you always get the advantage of the best and latest mapping, geocoding, and street routing information.

Geocoding Geocoding is the process of converting addresses into geographic coordinates (lat and long), which you can use to place markers or position a map. The Geocoding API provides a direct way to access a geocoder via an HTTP request. Additionally, the service allows you to perform the converse operation (turning coordinates into addresses); this process is known as "reverse geocoding." Features The Features Web Service API empowers our clients to perform spatial searches on information. It enables client applications to view, map data such as markers, lines and shapes using an HTTP request. Maps You can use the Render Web Service to draw maps of routes and locations, place pushpins, draw polygon regions, set the map size and map view, select points on a map, get location information about points and polygons on a map, and pan and zoom a rendered map. Routing The Routing API is a service that calculates directions between locations using a Web Service request. Routing requests can contain origins, destinations and waypoints as lat/long coordinates.	Context This service provides relevant contextual information for a specific location. The service can take either a property id, coordinate or an address and returns meaningful data about that location. The context Service allows users to access the following datasets: GeoRisk Dataset: Online web service providing organisations with the ability to assess risk down to the street address level. Using the Risk Frontiers dataset which covers the five perils of flood, fire, cyclone, earthquake and hailstorm. GeoRisk Premium Dataset: An enhanced risk web service providing organisations with the ability to assess risk down to the street address level. This enhanced service takes the Risk Frontiers dataset which covers the five perils of flood, fire, cyclone, earthquake and hailstorm; members of the ICA can now access a hosted service for the National Flood Information Database (NFID). Terms and Conditions apply – Only for current members of ICA with an NFID licence Review the documentation and sample code.