User Manual for ArcGIS Server
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1. Retrieve data Send changes Data status GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net Table of Contents 1 Z 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 o N A A OW A Q GDi Field Map Server for ArcGIS Server GDi Field Map Android application User Manual Main Menu Closing the dialogs Map navigation Data creation and editing Data review and search Walk through Example 1 Download data from ArcGIS Server Walk through Example 2 Create a new map feature Walk through Example 3 Modify map feature Walk through Example 4 Review the updates Walk through Example 5 Send data to ArcGIS Server GDi Field Map Android application Reference Guide Frequently Asked Questions Copytight GDi GISDATA Group SN N A aa B WO ND NY FSF Mw K a ae GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net 1 GDi Field Map Server for ArcGIS Server GDi Field Map Server is an Android application that allows you to edit your ArcGIS spatial data in offline mode This document describes how to use this Android application with ArcGIS Server The ArcGIS Server services are required to download the data to your Android device and to upload the data changes back to the main cloud database Please follow Installation and Configuration Guide Product description section on http fieldmap gdi net before using the product When using ArcGIS Server to exchange the data between the field and the office user has to specify his her username and passw2. Only one layer can be selected at a time The name of the activated layer is shown on the top right corner of the map e Identity activation column with an Eye icon where user defines if objects of this layers are listed when user taps on the map location If activated user can see objects properties when he she taps on the map If not activated objects are visible on the map but its properties cannot be displayed by tapping on the map e Transparency column with a Triangular icon where user specifies the transparency in percentage Default value 100 means no transparency for the layer e Labels column with a Label icon where user specifies if the labels for this layer are visible on the map Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 8 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net The dialog also graphically displays if editing and deletion operation are allowed on Android apps for this layer e Data layer is read only if a lock appears next to the data layer name cannot be edited new objects cannot be created e Data Layer objects cannot be deleted if a bin appears next to the data layer name Basemaps menu command This command displays a list of basemaps on the local android apps User may select which basemaps are visible and the transparency of the basemaps Retrieve Data menu command This command is used if data exchange is implemented via ArcGIS Server or ArcGIS Online services The command is not in use when
3. you export import data over ArcMap When user selects this command application downloads data from ArcGIS Server User has to make internet connection before and his her username and password must be set in More Settings dialog The username and password are stored on the device for future use Services data are first displayed for a preview so that user can zoom to the extent he she wants to download Then user tap the Retrieve above the preview and the download gets started Data are downloaded only for the map extent that is visible on Android device All local data are deleted before the retrieval Send Changes This command is used if data exchange is implemented via ArcGIS Server or ArcGIS Online services The command is not in use when you export import data over ArcMap When user selects this command application uploads the local changes from Android to ArcGIS Server User has to make internet connection before and his her username and password must be set in More Settings dialog The username and password are stored on the device for future use Data Status Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 9 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net T Cc By selecting this command user opens a dialog where layers are listed for the map in use For each layer there is a name the total number of local features in the layer and the number of local only features For example Attention Areas 8 2 tells that there
4. GIS Online services Application ID has to be typed in Fullscreen mode of GDi Field Map apps is shown hidden GPS accuracy label can be turned on off If GPS accuracy label is turned on then the accuracy label would be visualized on the map when positioning to GPS location GDi Field Map uses ArcGIS libraries to informally visualize accuracy http resources arcgis com en help android sdk api reference com esri android map LocationService html The text color displaying the layer name in editing current layer is specified default color white Scale label color is specified default green The text color displaying measured values default light red e Help lists short explanation of commands e About shows the version and contact information Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 10 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net 9 Frequently Asked Questions What are data projection requirements Any valid ArcGIS pre defined projection can be used for the basemap and other data All the data should use the same projection What is the maximum size of the basemap and other data This mainly depends on your Android device its available storage size SD card size and processing power If you decide to download over 10 layers with over 1000 data at once this will slow down the application It is recommended that you download a reasonable map extent do your edits synchronize and clean local data and then continue to work o
5. and bring them closer together Zoom in of the map is done by a spread gesture touch the screen with two fingers and move them apart or by a double tap One short tap on the map opens a dialog with a content that depends on the apps and map situation e Add command is displayed to create a new point if your layer in editing is a point e Location coordinates are displayed if you tap on the map location without any objects and if your layer in editing is line or polygon layer e Objects List drop down menu is displayed if you tap on the map where there are objects You can tap the objects from the list and so you open the detailed information about the object and can edit its attributes e Cancel X is always displayed so that user can close the dialog raised by a short tap One long tap on the map opens a list of advanced functions e Snap To command can be used while creating new map objects before placing the point or vertex of the line or polygon If current layer is a read only layer then Snap to command is not effective The Snap command displays the near by features o By ashort tap on each near by feature displayed this near by feature gets highlighted o By a long tap the feature gets selected The tool then proposes the closest vertexes of the selected near by feature User snaps to the corresponded near by vertex by a long tap on the proposed vertex e Map Full Extent zooms the map to the extent of the vector data on
6. are 2 areas created or updated among total of 8 areas on Android device Both changes will be sent to the web services via Send services If user clicks on the layer name a dialog shows the list of the created and updated features of this layers By clicking on the item the map zooms to this item More v Click to zoom on the selected object Data status Cable 21 0 ransparency Attention Areas 8 2 Splice Closure 10 0 Servitude Contracts 323 0 1 Please send all available technicians Incidents 33 0 4 Leakage Equipment 13 0 401 Road construction damaged manholes 5 Building to be renewed 801 Road construction damaged manholes 803 Playground in place Figure 7 Data status The More command is a placeholder for commands that are not used so frequently These commands are e Legend opens lists of map symbols for the data layers Symbology corresponds to the symbology defined in office map and its content e Delete Data deletes all local data data that have been downloaded updated or created locally e Settings opens a dialog where user configures web services and application O O O O Services types are specified User specifies whether he she uses ArcGIS Online Services or ArcGIS Server services In the case of ArcGIS Server he she enters her his name and password Password should not contain special characters whitespace slash backslash etc In the case that he she selects Arc
7. eated in main geodatabase Feature editing is done by tapping on the feature on the map and by editing information via the same edit form dialog as used when creating features Graphical editing of the existing feature is not possible 2 5 Data review and search Data Status command displays a list of data layers A short tap on a data layer displays a list of locally stored objects of this layer There is also an entry text box positioned above the list where user can search by attribute values See Figure 4 Example If user selects data layer Attention areas and types in a search string leak then GDi Field Map would search for and list all the Attention areas where any attributes value would include leak text for example leak leakage leaks in the Description attribute Objects that were created or updated on Android are marked with red color lf user makes a ong tap on the object from the objects list then the attributes editing form opens Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 4 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net It Click to zoom on the selected object Data status T Cable 21 0 ransparency Attention Areas 8 2 Splice Closure 10 0 Servitude Contracts 323 0 1 Please send all available technicians Incidents 33 0 4 Leakage Equipment 13 0 401 Road construction damaged manholes 5 Building to be renewed 801 Road construction damaged manholes 803 Playground in
8. n another extent May download the basemap too like for example in DEMO version of the application The download of basemap is not included in the application at the moment It is planned for future releases Does Field Map support ArcGIS Attributes Domains It supports Coded Value Domains Android user will have Coded Value domains available on the dialog when editing attribute values Will other ArcGIS users in the office see my updates and when After user Send changes these changes are sent to the GIS central database and are available to everyone It depends on your organizations and type of work how frequently you send the changes How many MB of data are typically downloaded or uploaded Can avoid data transfer costs completely If you have any option for free wireless then download upload data whenever you are in the reach of the free transfer to avoid costs Otherwise only vector data are transferred which is less critical in size than raster transfers basemap are therefore copied in before However you should be aware that main cost would then come from your photos attachments Check for the latest documentation on GDi Field Map Website _http fieldmap gdi net Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 11
9. ord GDi Field Map Server can store this so that user does not have to specify his her credentials each time when using the application 2 GDi Field Map Android application User Manual 2 1 Main Menu The main GDi Field Map menu is displayed when touching Menu system command on your Android device Figure 1 Main menu The location of this command depends on your device The main apps menu has commands e Layers Enables access to data layers properties and selection of layer for creating new features e Basemaps Provides capabilities to switch between the basemaps or set transparency e Retrieve Data Gets the data from your ArcGIS Server services e Send Changes Sends created updated data to your ArcGIS Server services Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 1 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net e Data Status Review local data and provide a simple search by attributes values e More Lists additional functionalities such as Legend Settings and Deletion of local data and Help See the Reference Guide section of this manual for more details 2 2 Closing the dialogs To close the current dialog without any action you can use Back system button which location is specific for your device You often find it at the bottom of the screen on the left side 2 3 Map navigation Move Pan the map by dragging the map around with the finger Zoom out of the map is done with a pinch gesture touch the screen with two fingers
10. ove to GPS location Autopan to GPS location Bookmarks Measuring tool Figure 2 Advanced functions with long tap 2 4 Data creation and editing User can edit one data layer at a time The name of the layer that is currently in editing is displayed in the top right corner of the screen The layer for the editing is selected via main apps menu Layer command To create a new map feature user simply taps on the map to create points If activated editing layer is line or polygon then user starts drawing the line or polygon by clicking first on Start drawing button pencil on the top left corner User then taps on the locations on the map to specify where vertexes of the line or polygon are located he she may use advanced snapping for this When drawing is completed user taps the Stop drawing icon on the top left corner of the screen again Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 3 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net When drawing is completed a dialog opens where editing form is available User can edit attributes manage attachments such as photos and delete object via this form see Figure 3 79 Add T Attention Areas gt Figure 3 Create map object polygon and type in its attributes descriptions The editing form is not available only for new features It is possible to edit the attributes of the existing features and add new photos to the existing features feature class attachments must be cr
11. place Figure 4 Data review and search A short tap will highlight the object and zoom the map to the object User shall close the dialogs or enable dialog transparency by pressing Transparency button to see the highlighted object behind the dialogs 3 Walk through Example 1 Download data from ArcGIS Server If you have just set up a new map follow the Configuration Guide first to configure the application and copy the basemap to Android Then follow these steps each time you want to download data to the Android device 1 Make sure you have specified username and password in More Setttings dialog so that you can access ArcGIS server 2 Connect to the internet and select Retrieve data command from your main menu 3 Set you map extent to the area where you want to download the data 4 Tap Retrieve data above the map and wait that data are downloaded from the services Open GDi Field Map Android apps and start using it 4 Walk through Example 2 Create a new map feature Go to Menu and select Layers command The Layer Manager opens 1 Scroll through the list of data layers and find the layer that you want to edit Check it in the first column Pencil icon column Only one layer can be edited at the time The name of this layer is displayed in top right corner of the map Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 5 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net a Optionally set layers visibility on La
12. tem button to close dialogs and view the highlighted feature b Along tap on the feature will open dialog where you can access the feature attributes and attachments 7 Walk through Example 5 Send data to ArcGIS Server 1 2 Connect to the internet and select Send changes from the main apps menu You data will be uploaded to ArcGIS Server You will get notified when transfer is completed Clean all local data It is sometimes useful to clean all local data For example when you start working in different location or when you want a better performance If you decide to clean all your local data verify first that you have send all your changes to the ArcGIS Server services Use Delete data command on main Field Map Menu This will delete all your local data and only the basemap will remain Other data have to be downloaded from the server This assures you have only the latest version of data in your Field Map Android application Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 7 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net 8 GDi Field Map Android application Reference Guide Layers menu command This command shows the list of the layers available in the application There are 3 settings available to the user for each layer Layer manager a UI UW A 00 Ex 100 0 00 00 Figure 6 Layer manager e Editing activation column with a Pencil icon where user selects a layer to be active in editing
13. the map Extents are taken from the layer description created when retrieving data when exporting data from main database e Zoom To Layer displays the list of layers and basemaps User may zoom to the extent of any vector data or basemap layer by tapping the layer List is closed by tapping system Back button Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 2 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net e Move To GPS location moves the map to the current GPS position If GPS receiver on your device is off a dialog prompts to switch it on There is an option to display accuracy label setting see more on More Settings command You can manage this option on Settings menu Autopan to GPS location sets unsets the autopan mode of the apps When mode is turned on the maps automatically pans in the way that your current GPS position is always at the center of the screen e Bookmarks opens a dialog where you can enter a name for the current extent confirm by tapping the Pencil icon A dialog lists also bookmarks that you created before so that you can tap and zoom to different areas of interest easily e Measuring Tool measures line length or area size Measurement units are defined by default mobile map units User draws line or polygon and measured quantities are displayed in the top right corner of the map Text colors can be suited to be more visible on your map More Settings command Snap to Map full extent Zoom to layer M
14. tude Contracts T Incidents Fs nie ony 801 Cabinet door broken CREA a coin lannaziseu 4 V 13214PM Figure 5 Modify feature by tapping on the map Copyright GDi GISDATA Group 6 GDi Field Map with ArcGIS Server http fieldmap gdi net Option 2 By selecting feature from the list or search 1 Select Data Status command and tap corresponded data layer A list of features appear If list is too long you can make use of Search to find feature of interest more easily Option a Long tap on the feature in the list This will load the feature dialog where you can edit attributes and manage attachments photos Option b Short tap on the feature in the list This will highlight the feature on the map and zoom the map to the feature Close the dialogs by tapping system Back button Tap on the highlighted map object and load the editing form for the feature where you can edit attributes and manage attachments photos 6 Walk through Example 4 Review the updates 1 Go to GDi Field Map Menu and select Data Status command The Data Status dialog opens It shows a list of layers along with the number of map features that were locally modified Click the layer and the list of all map features appears The modified features are labeled with red color Select a feature you are interested in from the list a Single tap on the feature will highlight the feature and zoom to the feature You need to use Back sys
15. yer Manager Layers that are set as visible can also be identified Scroll through the list of layers and check every layer that you want to be visible put a check on the second column checkbox Eye icon b Optionally set transparency of the layers on Layer Manager Scroll through the list of layers and enter transparency for each layer from 0 and 100 100 stands for no transparency and is a default value Tap system Back button to close the Layer Manager dialog Tap Start drawing icon pencil located on the top left corner when drawing lines or polygons For creating points just simply tap on corresponded map location Complete drawing by tapping Stop drawing icon located on the top left corner A dialog opens where you enter description attributes values of the created map features Attach photos optionally if attachments are created on layer Click Attachments on the top of the dialog Take a photo or select the existing one from the device Tap on Accept to save and close the dialog 5 Walk through Example 3 Modify map feature Option 1 By selecting feature on the map Tap on the map where feature is located A list of data layers found on the tapped location is displayed Tap corresponded data layer and then tap the feature you want to modify The editing form opens Click Edit and modify information you need to Tap on Accept to save and close the dialog and to continue with editing T Splice Closure T Servi
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