Ordering Overview
How ordering works across polygon, tile, and minitile workflows.
Choose an Order Type: Polygon, Tile, or Minitile
Compare ordering modes and when each one is the better fit.
Define an Area with Polygon Ordering
Geometry requirements for polygon AOIs, including minimum area, side-length, and bounding-box validation rules.
Define an Area with Tiles and Minitiles Ordering
How to define AOIs using predefined tile and minitile GUIDs, including pricing impact and tile search workflows.
Historical vs Recurring Orders
How date range fields control one-time historical versus ongoing recurring orders.
Create an Order in the Dashboard
UI-based ordering flow from AOI selection to checkout.
Create an Order with the API
Estimate and create tasking orders programmatically.
Check Availability
Validate date-level and request-level imagery availability before downloads and automation.
Order Lifecycle and Next Actions
Canonical map from order status to the next safe action, availability check, and download path.
Check Order Status
Verify whether historical orders are finished and live orders are currently up to date.
Cancel or Modify Recurring Orders
Canonical lifecycle and timing rules for full cancellation, recurring cancellation, and billing impact.