Automated Map Generation in Automated Map Generation in IndianapolisIndianapolis

Chuck Carufel, IndyGISChuck Carufel, IndyGIS

Joe LaCombe, Woolpert, Inc.Joe LaCombe, Woolpert, Inc.

BackgroundBackground

IndyGIS is comprised of 9 staff members IndyGIS is comprised of 9 staff members supplemented by our GIS Services vendor, supplemented by our GIS Services vendor,

Woolpert.Woolpert.

IndyGIS is a division within ISA which is the IT organization for The City of

Indianapolis/Marion County serving approximately 6000 computing devices.

AME

Automated Mapping Engine

Contributing Factors

Staff time spent creating basic maps.• Not a good use of talents.• Last minute requests.

Reduced staffing. User intimidation. Cartographic skills are rare. Map requests are often repeated.

Contributing Factors Cont…

Create a more consistent look. Expand the use of GIS without the associated

software & training costs.

Three-year Strategic Plan“Geo-reporting Wizard” – Query based

IndyProjects Bulletin Board – For Citizens

Initial Plan

Two separate applications….

1. Subscription service• Maps published by GIS Staff

2. Map Wizard• Replacement for ArcView3.x wizard

very popular with users.

Convened focus groups of users from various areas.

And Then…….

Adjusted our Plans!

Revised PlanRevised Plan

The users felt that the Map Wizard was much more The users felt that the Map Wizard was much more important than published maps.important than published maps.

Phase 1

• Map Wizard

• Maintenance Application

•Automated Cleanup Service

Phase 2

• Tabular Reports

• Save Map Definitions

• Email Subscription Service

Key AME PointsKey AME Points

Database DrivenDatabase Driven• Map TemplatesMap Templates• Layer AvailabilityLayer Availability• Layers SymbologyLayers Symbology• Report DefinitionsReport Definitions• Attributes Query DefinitionAttributes Query Definition• User RegistrationUser Registration• Subscription DefinitionSubscription Definition

Web-based Interface, (No Client Licensing)Web-based Interface, (No Client Licensing)

Key AME Points Cont….Key AME Points Cont….

ArcGIS Server Based• Full ArcGIS Cartography

Wizard Interface Saved Queries, Live Data Intranet Only

Realization that the real benefit will result when we can present non-GIS based information spatially via

transparent integrations.

Continuing On….Continuing On….

Overview of InterfaceOverview of Interface System Architecture – What’s System Architecture – What’s

happening behind the scenes?happening behind the scenes? Future plansFuture plans

Map Wizard WalkthroughMap Wizard Walkthrough

User Portal LoginUser Portal Login

Saved Map DefinitionsSaved Map Definitions

SubscriptionsSubscriptions

Add New SubscriptionAdd New Subscription

Add New SubscriptionAdd New Subscription

Add Subscription RecipientsAdd Subscription Recipients

How It Works……

TechnologyTechnology

ASP.NET 1.1ASP.NET 1.1 ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Server Database drivenDatabase driven

System ArchitectureSystem Architecture

Map Generation Process FlowMap Generation Process Flow

System Architecture – Phase 2System Architecture – Phase 2

Challenges/Lessons LearnedChallenges/Lessons Learned

Learning curve – this was the first Learning curve – this was the first project of this magnitude and project of this magnitude and complexity using ArcGIS Server complexity using ArcGIS Server

Performance of Map ExportPerformance of Map Export Complexity:Complexity:

• Database Database Portal Portal Map output Map output• Decreased front-end complexity is a Decreased front-end complexity is a

product of increased back-end product of increased back-end complexitycomplexity

What’s Coming/EnhancementsWhat’s Coming/Enhancements

Basic migration to ArcGIS Server 9.2 Basic migration to ArcGIS Server 9.2 environmentenvironment

Eventual Enhancements:Eventual Enhancements:• Migration of code to ArcGIS Server 9.2 Migration of code to ArcGIS Server 9.2

Web ADFWeb ADF• Migration to ASP.NET 2.0Migration to ASP.NET 2.0• Integration with new printing web Integration with new printing web

service service (Requirements being defined now).(Requirements being defined now).

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Cheryl SpencerJoe Lacombe

Questions?

Thank You for Coming Today!Thank You for Coming Today!