Concerned with the process of creating and subsequently modifying and maintaining software and systems.
12
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2answers
444 views
What's up with OpenJump?
OpenJump is a nice GIS, very functional, with many updates and has a beautiful rendering. But it's not very popular, and you don't see it around in discussions, in osgeo comunity, etc. And ...
5
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3answers
318 views
Basic Mapping Software
I have a desktop application for a client that needs to map a main subject location and around 5 "comparable" locations, within a range of 1-2 miles (often even less), from an aerial view, and zoom in ...
2
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1answer
440 views
Why is sometimes geometryType not returned in JSON from ArcGIS Server layer REST API?
Does someone know why the geometryType not always get returned from ArcGIS Server layers?
According to the API documentation Layer / Table the geometryType is returned on layers:
//properties ...
2
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3answers
679 views
Arc Objects and non-spatial table
I am a new Arc Objects user, with little ESRI experience.
We are using VBA to create a spatial report on a Map Control using a mdb table. The mdb table contains a Lat and Long field, and this data is ...
6
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7answers
499 views
2011 ESRI DevSummit
This is probably more of a community wiki question.
Who will be attending the ESRI Developer Summit next month in Palm Springs?
Which sessions and/or new products look most interesting to you?
...
5
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2answers
2k views
Cannot get rid of lock on file geodatabase and feature class created in Python script
I have a python script, (for ArcGIS 10), that creates a new file geodatabase, creates a new feature class in that file geodatabase and then reads data from an SDE feature class to populate the new ...
0
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4answers
725 views
MFC Dialog Application using ESRI ArcEngine 10.0
I'm new to ESRI ArcObjects and I'm trying to create a basic MFC dialog application. I add the License and MapControl to the dialog resource. I compile and run the app, but I get the following runtime ...
2
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0answers
193 views
How to turn off tool tip for the Identify button?
When using the esriControls.ControlsMapIdentifyTool tool, the (i) button, whenever you click it, it says "Click on or drag a box over a feature and place on the map where you want to identify" in a ...
2
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1answer
343 views
How to Georeference 2.5D or Birds Eye View models or Buildings?
I am working on 2.5D mapping.So I don't know how to georeference Birds Eye Viewor 2.5D view buildings.If you did not understand then open http://www.youcity.com there you will find 2.5D buildings.If ...
5
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2answers
689 views
How to Georeference 3D model or 3D buildings?
I am working on 3D project so i have to do georeference to 3D buildings which are created by 3D designer.Anyone Knows the solution.Please send me.
3
votes
1answer
193 views
Force a new AddDataDialog to open at a defined directory path
Is there a way to force the AddDataDialog to open to a specific path? I created a tool that when clicked on a specific feature will open the Add Data dialog, but I need it to open starting at a ...
2
votes
1answer
973 views
JS relationshipQuery not returning multiple selected features
This is my first time posting a question here.
I am working on a map application using ArcGIS Server 10 with Javascript API 2.1 and I am trying to figure out why I cannot return multiple selected ...
1
vote
1answer
950 views
How to overlay country map on google world map in openlayers?
Hi I am creating one map.So i want to overlay country map on google world map.I am trying with OpenLayers.Layer.wfs() function.but i am not getting perfect solution.If anybody knows the solution ...
2
votes
1answer
195 views
Persisted member in an application extension does not save to stream
I have an ArcMap extension in which I'm trying to persist a string value. When the document is saved, the public member m_LayerName in the application extension class is not being persisted. Either ...
3
votes
1answer
550 views
Wifi Positioning System (WPS) setup
I need to develop a shopping mall GIS. I have no idea to develop it. The shopping mall GIS should function like GPS (guides user to desire shops). Do I need to set up some GIS device at each corner of ...
3
votes
1answer
426 views
postgres command to save the line coordinates in openlayers
I am working on project that we create one map ant editing toolbar. Then by using that editing tool bar we can draw point, line, polygon on the map. Next we are converting the line, point, polygon ...
18
votes
4answers
748 views
Professionally, how did you make the jump from GIS Technician/Analyst to GIS Web Map Developer/Programmer
I am a GIS Analyst at work that dabbles in python scripting in ArcGIS and the Google Maps JavaScript API V3. My professional goal is to either be in web mapping development or desktop/server GIS ...
11
votes
4answers
554 views
How to get started on a GIS Programming Career?
I am already working as GIS Consultant in UK. Being an engineering consultancy (not IT or GIS based) company there wasn't any need of GIS development in the organisation.
But due to some recent ...
4
votes
1answer
9k views
How to register dll extension with RegAsm.exe on Windows 7 64bit ArcGIS 10 SP1?
I am having some issues with registering a dll:
run DOS as Administrator
CD "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\ArcGIS\bin\" (where the ESRIRegAsm.exe is)
I attempt to register the dll as follows:
...
3
votes
1answer
658 views
How can I programmatically add a new feature template to the “Create Feature dockable window”?
This is a new question but a continuation of this post: How can I programmatically display the "Create Features" dockable window in ArcMap 10?
I like the new template system in ArcGIS 10 but for ...
5
votes
1answer
1k views
How can I programmatically display the “Create Features” dockable window in ArcMap 10?
When I start editing in ArcMap 10, by default the "Create Features" window is automatically opened and docked. Stopping the edit session hides this window.
When I use the IEditor:StartEditing method ...
2
votes
4answers
2k views
How to set a definition query for an AGS layer?
Is it possible filter out some features using a definition query set from the client on a AGS layer?
I've checked out the map server layer but it only supports find and identify. Also looked at WMS, ...
34
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10answers
3k views
Where can I find QGIS tutorials and resources?
After several recommendations, I thought I'd familiarize myself with the capabilities of QGIS.
I downloaded the program, but apart from basic loading of data, I got lost (the help file wasn't much ...
5
votes
2answers
1k views
How can I disable and enable an ArcGIS 10 Add-In button?
Is there a way to enable / disable Add-In buttons / tools?
7
votes
1answer
1k views
ArcGIS 10 Add-In compile problem - Why are new edits to code igonred by ArcMap?
I've been compiling and debugging my Add-In (a toolbar with a few menus, custom commands, custom selection tool and a context shortcut menu) with no issues until suddenly the edits and changes I do in ...
1
vote
2answers
161 views
How can I determine whether a feature class is a 3D feature class (HasZ)?
I would like to be able to determine whether a feature class passed to a procedure is a 3D feature class (hasZ) or not.
How can I do this in VB .Net & ArcObjects?
6
votes
8answers
998 views
GIS Development Trends
What do you think are the top current trends to watch in GIS Development? Which capabilities/tools do you think will be most in demand to both developers and end users in the future?
2
votes
1answer
436 views
How do I install ArcGIS Developer help in Visual Studio Express 2008?
I would like to install ArcGIS 10 Developer help in VS Express (2008) so that it works with the F1 key. Is it possible? How?
4
votes
1answer
485 views
Why is SymbologyControl missing symbols in XP?
I'm using the the code form SymbolForm.vb in this sample: Change layer rendering using the SymbologyControl It's working great on my developer machine with Windows 7, 64bit.
But when I deploy the ...
6
votes
5answers
1k views
Are there any GIS component that can be used for developing GIS applications for Android phones?
I know that ESRI has ArcGIS APIs for Android what other options are there for me as developer, if I'm about to develop GIS applications for an Android phone?
3
votes
1answer
385 views
Why is iSpatialFilter in an “Add-in” crashing ArcMap on Partial or Full refresh?
I am building a tool in my Add-in that is partially based on a .Net sample and partially on my former VBA tool. (Both work)
My problem is that I would like to be able to only select features from the ...
6
votes
3answers
2k views
When to store geometries using SQL-server geometry datatypes or ArcSDE?
With the release of SQL Server 2008 Microsoft added geometry data types. So geometries can now in an ESRI enviroment be either be stored using SQL-Server datatypes or ArcSDE datatypes.
A colleague ...
5
votes
2answers
706 views
Is it possible to create add-ins with VS Express?
Last year, when version 10 was still beta, I contacted ESRI to recommend a migration path for VBA conversion. I was reassured that the free VS Express will be sufficient.
Now in version 10 and with ...
5
votes
2answers
901 views
Where is the ArcGIS Snippet Finder?
I am just going through the "Building custom UI elements using add-ins" walkthrough. ArcGIS integrated development environment (IDE) is installed. No problems creating the ArcMap Add-on project until ...
7
votes
5answers
870 views
Are there any .Net opensource library for geometry operations?
Are there any opensource librarys for doing geometry operations (union, intersect, relation...) in .Net?
2
votes
1answer
661 views
How to let user only rearrange layers in a group layer?
We have a stand-alone application were we let the users add local shape and raster layers. We would like to add functionality so that the user can rearrange the added layers within a specific group ...
3
votes
1answer
915 views
How to create images from symbol in ArcObjects?
I'm trying to create images from symbols so that I can create a custom symbol dialog. Found this sample code on the ESRI forums and it workes great on almost all symbols. I'm having problems with a ...
2
votes
3answers
2k views
Implement 'Zoom To Selected Features' in VB.Net
Seems like this should be dead simple. I'm writing an add-in for ArcMap 10 in VB.Net. I need code that will reproduce the 'Selection --> Zoom To Selected Feature' menu option.
1
vote
1answer
945 views
How to work with .lyr files in ArcGIS Engine
I want to be able to load .lyr files created in ArcMap and ArcGIS Engine and save any updates in symbology in ArcGIS Engine back to the .lyr file.
What APIs should I use the only method I found so ...
7
votes
1answer
403 views
How to prototype GIS workflows in Sketchflow?
I've started to use Microsoft Expression Blend and SketchFlow to visualize senarios in our line-of-business application prototypes. Right now I use the Sketch Style to do a Rectangle and write a text ...
5
votes
2answers
1k views
How to catch when scale is changed in ArcGIS?
We want to update a combobox so that it always shows the correct scale. If the user zooms-in, out or resizes the control hosting the map. What is the best event or events to catch and use in ArcGIS to ...
4
votes
1answer
581 views
How to catch when layers visibility change in ArcGIS?
I'm trying to regenerate a Legend in a Pagelayout whenever the layers visibility are changed in the TocControl. What is the best way to catch when a layer visibility is changed?
5
votes
1answer
728 views
Are there any good resources on WFS support in ArcGIS?
Are there any good resources on WFS support in ArcGIS?
The only documents I found so far are these: How_to_work_with_WFS_using_ArcGIS_Desktop and Consommer des services/données WFS dans ArcGIS 9.2 ...
1
vote
0answers
83 views
AddData tool stop working after Interoperability connection has been used?
Bug in ArcGIS Engine? Has anyone seen this behavior? We get an exception from our ArcGIS Engine test projects after we had been testing the Interoperability connection in ArcEditor.
We had to enable ...
6
votes
2answers
812 views
How to convert GML to features in ArcObjects?
How to convert GML to features and features to GML i ArcObjects?
We are building an application where we want to communicate with a service with GML but natively in our stand-alone application we ...
1
vote
4answers
462 views
How to hide map to print only the legend on a PageLayout?
If I'm printing a Pagelayout, is there any API for hiding the MapFrame or stop it from getting draw on the printout? I would like to only print the Legend on the paper.
5
votes
2answers
1k views
How to filter Legend to show only visible features?
Is it possible to get the legend in a pagelayout to only show patches/swatches for features fall within the visible extent of the Map?
The solution needs to work on FeatureLayers and ArcGIS Server ...
4
votes
2answers
1k views
How to develop WMS services in java?
Can anyone point me to any resources regarding developing a custom WMS service in java? I am seeking for a tutorial for an experienced programmer, but including the details of setting up the server ...
4
votes
4answers
2k views
Which API should we use for printing a PageLayout?
We are building an standalone ArcGIS Engine application and we are going to add support for printing.
There are several APIs for printing a PageLayout in ArcObjects, in ArcGIS 10 there are at least ...
0
votes
2answers
1k views
How do i popup a context menu with custom command items in a Select tool OnMouseDown (Right Click) with VB .Net?
This should be simple... I am converting VBA customization to VB .NET in VS 2008 Express Edition.
In VBA i have a custom selection tool. Aside from just selecting features, when OnMouseDown receives ...
