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Available APIs & data formats
Throughout data.wa.gov.au you'll find reference to various types of APIs, types of data, as well as technical terms and acronyms, so we've put together a quick jargon busting guide. Web Mapping Se...
TLS modernisation for a safer Internet
Summary Are you using spatial data services? If yes, read on to find out what this change means for you TLS is the acronym for Transport Layer Security; it’s a protocol that encrypts and authenti...
Whats new in version 2.6 of the Data Upload Tool (DUT)
New [Supported Data] Added support for datasets containing Z (elevation) and M (Linear referencing) values. Note, for existing Active datasets, datasets that are currently live, a change request w...
Whats new in version 2.4 of the Data Upload Tool (DUT)
New [Notifications] A new business rule validation would be put in place to ensure that at least one contact for a dataset has the Email Alert checkbox checked. Improved [Change Tab] The change...
Can I resubmit a change application if I forget something before it is reviewed and approved?
If you forget something and need to go back and make another change please get in contact as soon as possible before the application is assessed. The SLIP team can reject an application once it is ...
Can I withdraw a new application?
If you pick up an error or something you’d like to change once your application is submitted (e.g. you’ve attached the wrong data), please let the team know immediately as they can reject and retur...
Can I use a single MXD to define symbology for all my datasets?
Yes! Many organisations already have MXDs that define the symbology for their geospatial datasets. They have a single MXD that adheres to their corporate branding or meets legislative requirements....
What format does my data need to be in?
The Data Upload Tool (DUT) currently supports two file formats for data supply: Esri File Geodatabases and Shapefiles. Wherever possible, it is recommended to use File Geodatabases instead of Shape...
How long will it take to publish my data?
A new dataset application in DUT goes through 5 stages until the dataset is active and Live. Once an application has been drafted and submitted it will take up to four (4) weeks to process the ap...
Spatial accuracy issues in location data services
Issue The new DataWA (SLIP) location data services provide coordinates to a higher degree of accuracy than the old SLIP Classic system. Affects All users of location data APIs from DataWA: WFS...