An OGC Web Map Service (WMS) returns static maps, rendered as images. The WMS specification defines a standard web service interface for the retrieval of maps of geographical data over the Internet. In general, a WMS is accessed by a client application that provides the user with interactive controls.
The LuciadCPillar WMS Client API provides an easy framework to connect with a WMS service and use the available data in an application. You can build programs that access all information published inside the WMS capabilities, choose the desired layers and visualize the resulting data on the map.
The client supports automatic re-projection of the retrieved maps, when the geographical reference of the client application is not supported by the WMS. The data is always retrieved using a tiled approach.