: Open the application (run as administrator for best results). : Select your "Data Source Type" (e.g., GoogleMapsImagery Start Service Start New Services
Developers building GIS web apps often face CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) issues or rate-limiting when calling public map servers. Hosting a local instance of PBS allows for rapid development and testing without relying on external APIs.
However, none match the simplicity and "unzip and go" nature of . For field work where every second counts, V3.1 remains the standard.
: After unzipping the folder, you must run the executable as an administrator for it to function correctly. Core Features Multiple Data Sources : Supports high-resolution imagery from Google Hybrid , Bing Maps, ArcGIS Server, and Open Street Map. Service Generation
| File / Folder | Description | |---------------|-------------| | PBServer.exe | Main server executable | | config.json | Port, cache size, and basemap source settings | | maps/ | Folder to place your .mbtiles or tile folders | | www/ | Built‑in web viewer for testing | | start_server.bat | Quick launch script (Windows) | | README_V3.1.pdf | Full user & deployment guide |
