IntroductionECW and JPEG2000 (JP2) images located on the Image Web Server can be viewed in Google Earth.

To view an IWS image Google Earth:a. In Google Earth, select the Add - Image Overlay

menu options

b. Select the Refresh Tab in the resulting pop up menu

c. Then click the WMS Parameters button

j. click the Add… button in the resulting pop-up menu

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Image Web Serverc. then cut and paste the following URL into the resulting

URL dialog box;

http://images.land.vic.gov.au/ecwp/ecw_wms.dll?request=GetCapabilities&service=wms

d. A list of available images will appear on the left hand side of the menu (as shown below).

e. Click on one of the images listed and select the ADD -> button. The image will then appear in the right hand window.

f. Then click the OK button.

g. Click OK again (in the New Image Overlay menu)

h. Then type in your IWS username and password in the resulting pop up window

i. The IWS image should then display in Google Earth.

At the moment only one image can be displayed at a time, so if you need more than one you will need to add an Image Overlay.

Information Services Division (DEPI) produced this document, 2013. Refer to back for contact details.The information contained within this document is not to be used for purposes other than those

explicitly stated as being work completed by or on behalf of DEPI. DEPI will not be held accountable for the stated information being used outside of the Departments’ stated needs.

Image Web Server Contact DetailsThe Information Services Division (DEPI) is managing the IWS. Please address any feedback or queries to GIS.Helpdesk@depi.vic.gov.au