Tools

AGS2DB (AGS → GeoPackage)

What it does
Converts an AGS4 file into a GIS-ready GeoPackage or SQLite database.

Inputs

• Input file: .ags (AGS4).

Output

• GeoPackage .gpkg or SpatialLite .sqlite

How to use

1. Open Processing Toolbox → AGS Tools → AGS2DB.
2. Pick your AGS file and an output path.
3. Set the Coordinate reference system.
4. Run.

Notes

• Start with small AGS files to verify settings.
• If coordinates exist, a point layer is created; otherwise you’ll get non-spatial tables for joins.

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AGS Validator (via BGS AGSAPI)

What it does
Validates an AGS4 file against the selected dictionary using the BGS AGSAPI, returning a plain-text report (errors, warnings, info).

Inputs

• Input file: .ags (AGS4)
• AGS version: one of 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.1, 4.1.1 (or None to use the API default)
• Checkers: one or more of ags, bgs

Output

• Text report (.txt) summarising validation results.

How to use

1. Open Processing Toolbox → AGS Tools → AGS Validator.
2. Select AGS file, dictionary, and checkers.
3. Choose an output .txt path and run.
4. Open the saved report to review issues.

Notes / requirements

• Internet required: the tool posts your file to the BGS AGSAPI and saves the response.

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Licensing & attribution

This plugin is licensed GPL-2.0-or-later.
It uses the British Geological Survey AGSAPI.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
See the OGL: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/