Developing Applications with the
ArcGIS Mobile API
Jay Chen, Justin Colville
Agenda
Introduction
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What is Mobile
Positioning
Software Development Kit
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Core SDK
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Architecture
Demo
Application SDK
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Introduction and Key Concepts
Demo
Road Map
Introduction
What is mobile GIS?
Extends the reach of ArcGIS from the office to the field
With a mobile GIS solution you can
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Carry your maps to the field
Collect and Update Geographic Information
Track and Geo-collaborate
What are the benefits of mobile GIS?
Leverages the investment of your enterprise GIS
Improve Efficiency and Accuracy of Field Operations
Rapid Data Collection and Seamless Data Integration
Helps to Make Informed and Timely Decisions
Replaces paper based work flows
ArcGIS System
Cloud
Web
Mobile
Discover
Create
Manage
Visualize
Analyze
Collaborate
Enterprise
Local
Desktop
ArcGIS mobile functionality exposed through applications and APIs
Esri Mobile Technologies
Mobile capabilities of the ArcGIS system
Platforms
Apps and APIs
iOS
Windows Phone
Linux
Windows Mobile
Android
Windows 7
Form Factors
ArcGIS Mobile
Functionality
(Mobility Services)
Esri Mobile Products
ArcGIS for
Smartphones and Slates
Rugged Devices
ArcGIS Mobile
Android
iOS
ArcPad
Microsoft
Windows Phone
ArcGIS for Windows Mobile
Windows and Windows Mobile Devices
Designed for harsh field conditions
One handed/vehicle-mounted use
Occasionally connected
workflows
High accuracy data collection
GPS integration
- Laser integration
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Replace Paper Surveys
Intelligent forms
- Barcode integration
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Water Facilities Mapping
Asset Maintenance/Inspection
First Responders
Land Management
ArcGIS for Windows Mobile
Client Applications
Rapid Deployment of Maps, Apps & Projects
Task-based, Workflow Driven User Experience
Synchronization of Data between Field & Office
Local Caching of Data
Pre-Planned
API
Coarse-grained .NET API
Build focused, custom solutions
Extend COTS application
Platforms:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
Windows Mobile
Applications plus SDK
Software Developer Kit
Software Developer Kit
Core SDK API
Builds new field applications
from scratch
Embed GIS into existing
Line-of-business
applications
Connected or occasionally
connected filed operations
Conceptual
Documentation,
API Reference,
VS components
& templates
Sample Code
Application SDK API
Extends ready-to-deploy
applications
Creates new tasks or
customizing existing
functions
Available for Windows
and Windows Mobile
Core SDK and Application SDK
Windows
Mobile
WPF
Sync Agents
UI Controls
Spatial Reference
GPS
Geometry
Mobile
Cache
Application SDK
Core SDK
.Net Framework /.Net Compact Framework
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Network Resources
Win Forms
Core SDK API
GPS
MapAction
Map
Mobile Service
Connection
Feature
Layer
Sync Agents
Mobile Cache
Tile Cache/StreetMap
Annotation
Layer
Demo - Core SDK
Windows Mobile
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Getting Data
Editing
Synchronization
WPF
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Query/Select
Bluetooth camera integration
Application SDK - Introduction
Designed for ready-to-deploy tablet and Windows Mobile
applications
Allows developers to customize the applications
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Changes existing tasks/functions
Integrates new business logic and Implementations
New tasks
Custom map layer
Custom menu items
Application SDK Key Concepts
Task
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Defines a workflow for field operation
Embeds organization-specific business logic
Creates an entry on Select Task Page
Implements ITask interface
Example
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Custom Data Collection Task
Application SDK Key Concepts (cont.)
Extension
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Customize behavior of existing Tasks or functions
Needs to hook up to an extensible point in framework
Implements ProjectExtension
Either modifies existing workflow or introduce new
business logic
Example:
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Rangefinder Extension
Application SDK Conceptual Architecture
WPF
Windows Mobile
Mobile
Application
Collect Features
Task
Browse Map
Page
Project
View Map Task
Map Page
Task
WorkList Task
Sketch Method
Project
Extension
Synchronize
Task
GPS Averaging
Method
Page
GPS Streaming
Method
Application SDK Extensible Points
MapPage
CollectFeaturesTask
View/Edit Attributes Page and
Dialog
MenuDialog
SearchTask/WorkList Task
SettingsPage
Measuring Methods
and more
How to Get Started?
Project Templates
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Seamless integration with Visual Studio IDE
Creates Task or ProjectExtension solutions
Supports both Windows and Windows Mobile
Includes VS project for MPC
Developer Help
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Discusses architecture of the framework
Reveals extensible points with code snippets
SDK Samples
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Implemented in C#
Demonstrates various extensible points
Demo
Waypoint navigation
Auto-populates field values
Road Map
ArcGIS for Windows Mobile Release Schedule
July
ArcGIS
Mobile
Oct
April
Jan
Applications
Quality
10.0
10.0
Update 1
GPS/Quality
10.0
Update 2
July
New Features/
Enhancements
10.1
Pre-release
Oct
Major Update
10.1
ArcGIS Mobile 10.1
Data Model Support
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Data Collection and Editing
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Support tables, attachments
Simplified Data Collection Experience
Editing of Existing Feature Geometry
Related feature data collection
Improved GPS Collection (GNSS/RTK support)
Map Display
Waypoint Navigation
- GPS Improvements (Heads-up display, Configuration)
- Coordinate display (MGRS, DMS, )
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Publishing and Deployment
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Map Analyzer and Publishing support (MSD)
Project Center improvements
Improved Ux
- Packaging projects and cache
- Basemap Catalog
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Improvements to support desktop workflows
Improved ArcGIS Online/Portal integration
Questions?
