Introduction to ArcPad: Mobile GIS Originally prepared by
Gregory Vandeberg, Ph.D. Department of Geography
Introduction to ArcPad: Mobile GIS Originally prepared by
Gregory Vandeberg, Ph.D. Department of Geography
Outline
§ Introduction § What is ArcPad? § What can you do with ArcPad? § What do you need to run it?
§ Using ArcPad § Main components and menu § Creating and editing data § GPS § Forms
§ Field Exercise
Outline
What can you do with ArcPad? What do you need to run it?
Main components and menu Creating and editing data
Introduction: What is ArcPad?
§ Mobile GIS Program § ESRI, Redlands, CA § 7.01 current release (10/2006) § Interfaces with ArcGIS § Handheld portability § GPS interface possible
§ ArcPad Application Builder § Extensions such as Trimble GPS Correct
Introduction: What is ArcPad?
7.01 current release (10/2006)
ArcPad Application Builder Extensions such as Trimble GPS
What Can ArcPad Do?
§ Use existing GIS data § Capture data in field § Query data § Measure distances § Navigate with GPS § Edit data in field
What Can ArcPad Do?
Use Existing Data in Field Use Existing Data in Field § GIS data files transferred from
ArcGIS § Multiple layers § Symbolism § Data types
§ Shapefile § ArcPad graphics § ArcPad Photos § MrSID MG2 and MG3 § JPEG and JPEG2000 § TIFF § GIF § PNG § Windows bitmap § CADRG § ArcIMS Images Services
Query Data
Query layer or layers to find item or location
Query Data
Capture Data in Field
§ GPS § Imagery (digital camera) § Range Finder
Capture Data in Field
Imagery (digital camera)
Image: ESRI ArcGIS ArcPad, p. 4
Edit Data or Create New Features Edit Data or Create New Features
Quick Forms
§ When creating new layer, Quick Form helps to fill in data
Quick Forms
Application Builder Example Form: Tree Inventory
Source: ESRI Arcscript by Robert O’Donnell, Denver Tree Inventory, 2004
Application Builder Example Form: Tree Inventory
Source: ESRI Arcscript by Robert O’Donnell, Denver Tree Inventory, 2004
Running ESRI ArcPad
Source: www.shopping.hp.com
Source: Trimble
Running ESRI ArcPad § Equipment § Desktop PC § PDA (e.g. HP IPAQ, Trimble
Recon) § Tablet PC
§ Memory § 64 mb RAM for Mobile PC
§ Software § Desktop (Windows 2000 or XP) § Windows Mobile (Windows
Mobile 2003 5.0, Windows CE 4.2, 5.0)
§ Microsoft XML 4.0 Service Pack 2
§ Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 or higher
ArcPad with GPS Capabilities § Supported protocols § National Marine Electronics
Association. (NMEA) 0183, version 2.0
§ Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP)
§ Rockwell PLGR Protocol § Delorme® Earthmate®
§ Examples § Flash card GPS
§ Trimble Recon GPS Recon XC § External GPS
§ Bluetooth wireless connection § Cable connection
ArcPad with GPS Capabilities
Source: Trimble
ArcPad Extensions for GPS
§ Trimble Software Extensions § Terrasync § GPS Pathfinder Office §Post processing
§ GPS Correct Extension §Used for realtime corrections §Post processing with Pathfinder or GPS Analyst
§ GPS Analyst for ArcGIS
ArcPad Extensions for GPS
Trimble Software Extensions
GPS Pathfinder Office
GPS Correct Extension Used for realtime corrections Post processing with Pathfinder or GPS
GPS Analyst for ArcGIS
Using ArcPad Using ArcPad
§ Menu Items § Main toolbar § Browse toolbar § Edit toolbar § Command Bar
Main Toolbar: Open Map
§ Map is main document in ArcPad
Main Toolbar: Open Map
Main Toolbar: Add Layer and Table of Contents
§ Data must be in supported format § Data must be in same projection § Must have enough memory
Main Toolbar: Add Layer and Table of Contents
Main Toolbar: GPS Position Window and
Main Toolbar: GPS Position Window and
§ Turn on GPS § Set Preferences § Turn on GPS extensions
Main Toolbar: Tools and Help
§ Add toolbars § Set path options
Main Toolbar: Tools and Help
Navigation and Command Toolbars
§ Navigation § Move about map § Rotate § Information § Query data § Start Editor
§ Command § Unlock and lock § Toggle on editor pen
Navigation and Command Toolbars
Edit Toolbar Edit Toolbar
§ Select editable layers in Table of Contents § Activation of Edit Toolbar turns on command bar
Getting Data into ArcPad
§ Microsoft ActiveSync used to move data between devices § Mobile device is not visible in ArcCatalog
Getting Data into ArcPad
ArcPad Tools in ArcGIS § ArcPad 7.0 tools in ArcGIS will create map document, and transfer files § Sets extent
ArcPad Tools in ArcGIS ArcPad 7.0 tools in ArcGIS will create map document, and transfer files
Creating and Editing Data Creating and Editing Data
§ Data can be created by editing existing shapefile, form, graphics layer or photo layer § Data can be created by making new form, graphics layer or photo layer
GPS Tool GPS Tool
§ GPS connected via serial cable, flash card, Bluetooth, etc. § GPS tool is activated from main toolbar § Preferences must be set for particular GPS unit
GPS Position Window and Options
Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 180
GPS Position Window and Options
Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 180
GPS and ArcPad: Navigation
§ Position shows up on map § Can mark point to travel to § Can also use GPS to create shapefiles and tracks
GPS and ArcPad: Navigation
Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 193
GPS and Editing
Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 324
GPS and Editing
§ Create point with current GPS location § Create line § vertices § streaming
§ Create polygon § vertices § streaming
Forms § Allows for creation of forms for filling in field data
§ Can be applied to previous shapefiles
§ Can also use templates from ESRI ArcScripts
§ Use ESRI Applications Builder for more advanced forms
Forms
References and Resources
§ ESRI, 2005. ArcGIS 9 Using ArcPad. Redlands, CA: ESRI Corporation. § Free Online Workshop from ESRI § http://training.esri.com/acb2000/showdetl.cfm? &DID=6&Product_ID=858
References and Resources
ESRI, 2005. ArcGIS 9 Using ArcPad. Redlands,
Free Online Workshop from ESRI http://training.esri.com/acb2000/showdetl.cfm? &DID=6&Product_ID=858