How to retrieve the Visual Crossing API Query String when using the Web Query Builder interface

For trouble shooting purposes it is often helpful and sometimes needed to have the exact query string at hand, which is send to Visual Crossing when using the Graphical User Interface of the Web Query Builder. This helps, amongst others, with identifying connectivity problems or interface compatibilities. Moreover it is needed by our data quality assurance team in case of data questions.

https://weather.visualcrossing.com/VisualCrossingWebServices/rest/services/timeline/Washington%2C%20DC?unitGroup=metric&key=MyKe&contentType=json

Step 1

When logged in under https://www.visualcrossing.com/weather/weather-data-services, define your data request as needed.

Step 2

Click the API button in the format selection area:

Step 3

Click the ‘Copy’ button to copy the full string to your clipboard.

Questions or need help?

If you have a question or need help, please post on our actively monitored forum for the fastest replies. You can also contact us via our support site or drop us an email at support@visualcrossing.com.

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