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Feature layer graphics count zero after Initialization
I faced a problem when I added a feature layer onto the map and wanted to do something with the graphics. In the onInitialized() event I found that the graphics count is zero, why is that and is there ...
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How can I draw an ellipse filling the dataframe with ArcPy?
I need to modify one of my template scripts to draw a circle from the centre of the (inset) data frame to the edge of the data frame. This will then be used to clip the data frame to shape. I'm using ...
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String format for geodatabases in ArcPy scripts
Several ArcPy functions take strings as geodatabase identifiers. I've looked through the ESRI docs, but can't find a good reference for the various acceptable formats. I'm looking for examples of ...
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Can ESRI Personal Geodatabase be viewed with any software other than ArcGIS?
Is it possible to open a PGDB file in software other than ArcGIS?
i.e are there any opensource software available just for viewing the data?
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IFeatureClass.Search throws error “0x80041599 The number of points is less than required for feature”
I am creating a buffered geometry around a point feature in order to search for other nearby features. I use the TopologicalOperator to create my buffered geometry. I am attempting to search a feature ...
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I want to split a worldwide 'road dataset' into multiple grids/blocks-extents, depending on the amount of features resides in that block-extent
I want to split a worldwide 'road dataset' into multiple grids/blocks-extents, depending on the amount of features resides in that block-extent. If the amount of features(inside that block) is still ...
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Is Data Interoperability Extension for ArcGIS Server 10 required to extract data in .dgn format?
I am trying to create a Geoprocessing Task in my .mxd to in order to extract data to .SHP and .DGN formats which will be utilized in a data extraction tool for a web application.
Right now, there is ...
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Looking for good load testing tools to test my web GIS
I am looking for good load testing tools to test my web GIS which runs on Apache/ESRI AU's Dekho application (Flash based, so would require AMF support within the load testing tool).
I am currently ...
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How to convert ESRI grid file to ASCII format, or otherwise import into matlab
I need to import a climate map downloaded from WorldClim into Matlab for manipulation with the mapshow command. I am comfortable reading in ASCII grid data into matlab, but this format is not ...
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Is the ArcMap style database format available somewhere?
The *.style files are MS Access databases where each style type is a table.
The table has one binary column where the actual style is written.
Is this binary format available?
I would like to import ...
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How to copy geodatabase on ftp site to local geodatabase using Python?
There is a geodatabase sitting on an ftp site that I would like to download with a Python script. Right now I'm thinking one way to do this is to copy the ftp geodatabase to a geodatabase on my ...
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Dynamic rendering polygon , point, line feaures
I have Feature Collection consisting of features having id,color_code and etc as attributes.I have to render this feature as with the color mentioned as color_code in the attribute list.Is this ...
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Versioning with ArcSDE - Is it possible to cancel or reject edits once they've been posted?
I am using ArcGIS 9.3.1 and attempting to work with an SDE geodatabase (with one polygon feature class) that has already been registered as versioned. I'm new to versioning and am still trying to ...
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Transforming a polygon to ESRI shapefile?
First, apologies - I am a complete newb at this stuff and don't know what I don't know. I may use incorrect language.
Essentially, I want to convert the shapes in a Microsoft Visio diagram into a ...
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A random “Could not load cross-domain” message when loading Esri map
My application displays an Esri map, by accessing the Esri public sampleserver. I use Esri dojo API for this purpose. The Esri dojo I use is of version 1.6 and is locally installed (as a war) on my ...
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ESRI Sliverlight API 2.4 legend customization question
I am using esri arcgis sliverlight API 2.4 , below is my legend, my map has one feature layer and one dyanmic service layer with nested layers like below
Feature Layer A
Group Layer
Group A
Layer A1
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esri.dijit.popup custom layout
I'm looking for a way to customize the layout of popup.
What is asket to me is to change the defined labels of navigation inserting a custom string and move and change the icons to navigate
the first ...
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Character encoding support in geodatabases and shapefiles
I've got several geodatabases that include feature classes with Greek letters in a lot of the attributes. When I try exporting a feature class as a shapefile from ArcCatalog, the attributes are ...
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How can I read the geospatial properties of ArcGIS web services using C#?
I need to display the Geospatial properties of ArcGIS web-services (like service name, service type, description, copyright, etc.) which are available in the "ArcGIS Services Directory", in my C# ...
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List counties in current extent - Data Driven Pages
Maybe I'm just not thinking clearly, but I can't figure this one out. I need to have a spot on my mapbook pages that says "Counties: " and is automatically filled with the counties in the extent of ...
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how to introduce LDAP after installing esri geoportal(windows)
I have already installed ESRI Geoportal version 1.2.1 and I am upgrading it to 1.2.2. The 1.2.1 version is also customized according to the needs. This version was installed using single administrator ...
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Mobile, Offline viewer for geographic data
Currently, field crews consumer geographic data via laptop (no internet, no gps). ArcReader.
I would like to get them shapefiles (or some derivative of a shapefile) on a mobile platform (smartphone) ...
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Difference between DynamicMapServiceLayer and TiledMapServiceLayer
I'm a bit of a noob to Esri still so I have a few questions regarding these two types:
What is the difference between DynamicMapServiceLayers and TiledMapServiceLayers? Do separate services need to ...
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ArcGIS Server simple link with SQL Server database
I am using ArcGIS Server 10 to create Rich Internet Application with embeded Maps.
Basicaly, I created an Optimized Map Service on ArcGIS Server, from an MXD file (produced with Arc Map). I have ...
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Labeling text with special characters in ArcMap?
I am trying to display some bird data in ArcMap in the format/notation that it is recorded in the field. The notation is made up of the one/two letter species code followed by a description of the ...
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ESRI Geoportal Linux install error
I'm following the How to Set Up Esri Geoportal Server on Linux white paper.
Going everything OK until I have to run ./grants_linuxpg.sh (page 10)
./grants_linuxpg.sh: 20: ./grants_linuxpg.sh: Syntax ...
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Connect to Esri map service using c++ in stand alone desktop app
Can anyone tell me how to do this? Here is my code. The Open call returns E_INVALIDARG.
IAGSServerConnectionFactoryPtr AGSConnectionFactory;
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How can I edit a file geodatabase without using tools from Esri?
I am looking for a tool (Python library etc.) that would allow me to edit a file geodatabase without ESRI software?
It is possible?
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esri javascript API: Does current extent match initial extent
In using the JS API, I need to detect if the current extent matches the initial extent. If no match, then I need to display a UI element ("Return to Original Extent").
The initial extent is cached in ...
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ESRI Geoprocessing Script : Runs Fine in Desktop - Crashes as Geoprocessing Service
I have a small and simple geoprocessing script that I am trying to expose as a geoprocessing service in ArcGIS Server 10 SP4. The script is below. Pardon the hard-coding...
With the hard-coded ...
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Custom JSONDecoder for ID Task Result, ESRI Flex API
The problem:
When the ESRI API decodes a response from the identify task, there is a few second lock in the Flash application which is due to the decoding of the results.
I have used chunk parsing ...
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Valid feature class, table names in ArcGIS
hi
What are valid rules for name of feature class or table in ArcGIS.
Is there any supporting document some body know which can explain all the limitation in ESRI platform.
In ESRI support site i am ...
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Error publishing gp model with python script as a service
I'm attempting to publish a toolbox to ArcGIS Server. The toolbox contains a model and a custom python script. The model calls the script. It runs fine in the desktop but when I publish as a service ...
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Why does QueryFeatureIDs return an empty array when querying a Route Event Source?
I'm struggling with using the ESRI SOAP api to perform a spatial filter against a layer with a datatype of 'Route Event Source'
Because the number of features returned by a single spatial query could ...
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How do you organize your geodata?
A geodatabase doesn't provide much flexibility in organizing your data hierarchically. All feature sets live either at the top level of the database, or one level down in feature datasets. A feature ...
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What does it mean to QI and how is it done?
I'm new to Esri's Arc* interfaces, and trying to figure out how to register an existing table using the ArcObjects API. The following question answers this to some extent:
Is there any way to write a ...
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ESRI ArcGIS Engine with C# .Net Tutorial/Book [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Getting started with Arcobjects
I am working on ArcGIS Engine with C# .NET.
What is the best way to learn the basics.
I want to study different objects basics like
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ArcGIS Server 10.1 - new webserver
Just out of interest:
ESRI seems to have a new embedded webserver in AGS 10.1, anyone know what technology they have used to build it?
Also, is that the same webserver that the new ArcGIS Runtime ...
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ESRI Shapefile to ARCGIS Javascript JSON format [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to convert SHP into GPX or JSON?
We're in the proces of adding a new feature to our Web Application where we employ the use of ESRI's ArcGIS Javascript API alongside ...
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ArcPy not running on standard console
I know this is a newbie ArcPy question, but here is the deal:
While I'm inside ArcMap 10, the Python window gives me all output correctly, like this:
>>> arcpy.env.workspace = ...
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Writing In-memory IFeatureLayer to Shapefile using ArcObjects (Engine SDK)
I've been working on this for a little while now, and can not seem to get this thing working.
I've managed to export a geodatabase feature class and shapefile to a shapefile, but what I'm struggling ...
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Is there any site which provide classified image download for soil,vegetation or water resources?
(its particularly for indian states,i need.....,but kindly quote if any other info you have)
the raster data may also work for me in above aspects.
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Why doesn't the Field Calculator work in ArcGis 10?
When I try to calculate a field nothing happens. I have always been able to just select the field, open the field calculator and type = and the new number. This is frustrating because the other GIS ...
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Can IMemoryBlobStream be copied?
In ArcGIS there is IMemoryBlobStream, which is used to Provides access to members that control the Blob Stream.
Well, I'm trying to use this as a way to save off custom information ...
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Generate a global view Image of where a Lat-Long location is
I would like to automatically generate an image which highlights a location from a global view.
Here is an example of what I would like to achieve:
I am debating using python utilities such as ...
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How to count consecutive pixel values for a set of rasters?
All,
I'm using ArcGIS 10 with Spatial Analyst.
I have a set of rasters (8 in total) that only every contain a 1 or a 0 for each cell. Each raster represents a different years worth of data. For ...
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Export map to PDF using Esri JavaScript API
I've searched a lot and tried many ways to export a web map to PDF.
I need to export a web map and all active layers.
Can anyone help me?
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Will I now need to have a paid account to add tools/scripts into the new and improved ArcGIS online cloud? [closed]
I've uploaded a few scripts into the ESRI galleries (which were an update to the legacy ArcScripts) in the past and I just wanted to upload an updated addin someone has asked about...
I might be ...
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How can I auto-increment output file-names in Toolbox ESRI ArcMap 10
I have a simple tool which outputs a file. I would like the filename to be a number which increments every time the tool is run.
How would I go about implementing this using the toolbox in ESRI ...
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Is there a way to serve features of mixed transparency levels from an arcgis server service?
I'm using a dynamic map service layer that is shown in a semi transparent way overlaid on a tiled map service.
There are a few polygon layers in the dynamic map service layer that cover the whole ...
