Getting Started with the ArcGIS Mobile APIsKris Bezdecny, David Martinez

Andy Gup, David Cardella

Agenda

• Overview

• ArcGIS for …- iOS- Windows Phone- Android

• Wrap up- Q and A

What is mobile GIS?

Extends the reach of ArcGIS from the office to the field

• With a mobile GIS solution you can

- Carry your maps to the field

- Collect and Update Geographic Information

- Track and Geo-collaborate

What are the benefits of mobile GIS?

Leverages the investment of your enterprise GIS

• Improve Efficiency and Accuracy of Field Operations

• Rapid Data Collection and Seamless Data Integration

• Helps to Make Informed and Timely Decisions

• Replaces paper based work flows

ArcGIS mobile functionality exposed through applications and APIs

ArcGIS System

CloudCloud

EnterpriseEnterprise

LocalLocal

•• DiscoverDiscover•• CreateCreate•• ManageManage•• VisualizeVisualize•• AnalyzeAnalyze•• CollaborateCollaborate

Web

Mobile

Desktop

Esri Mobile Technologies

Mobile capabilities of the ArcGIS system

iOSiOSWindows PhoneWindows Phone

AndroidAndroidLinuxLinux

Windows MobileWindows Mobile

Windows 7Windows 7

Platforms

ArcGIS MobileForm Factors

Apps and APIs

Functionality(Mobility Services)

Esri Mobile Products

ArcGIS for …

iOSMicrosoftWindows Phone

AndroidArcGIS Mobile

Rugged DevicesRugged Devices Smartphones and SlatesSmartphones and Slates

ArcPad

ArcGIS on Rugged Devices

Windows and Windows Mobile Devices

• Designed for harsh field conditions

• One handed/vehicle-mounted use

• Occasionally connected workflows

• High accuracy data collection- GPS integration- Laser integration

• Replace Paper Surveys- Intelligent forms- Barcode integration

Water Facilities MappingWater Facilities Mapping

Asset Maintenance/InspectionAsset Maintenance/InspectionFirst RespondersFirst Responders

Land ManagementLand Management

ArcGIS Mobile

Applications plus SDK

• Application- Rapid Deployment of Maps, Apps & Projects- Task-based, Workflow Driven User Experience- Synchronization of Data between Field & Office- Local Caching of Data

• API- Build focused, custom solutions

Pre-Planned

•• CoarseCoarse--grained .NET SDKgrained .NET SDK• Extend COTS application•• Embed Embed ArcGISArcGIS into existing into existing

line of business applicationsline of business applications

•• PlatformsPlatforms•• Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7Windows MobileWindows Mobile

•• Download from Customer Care PortalDownload from Customer Care Portal

•• Help and Samples location at Help and Samples location at ArcGISArcGIS Mobile Mobile Resource CenterResource Center

ArcGIS Mobile SDK Using the SDK…

ArcGIS on Smartphones and Slates

iOS, Windows Phone and Android Devices

• Designed for touch-screen phones

• One handed use

• Connected Workflows (Wifi, 3G)

• Assisted-GPS Integration

• Replace Paper Surveys- Intelligent forms- Field Validation- Media Integration

Service RequestsService Requests

Parcel ValuationParcel ValuationVGIVGI

Campus MapsCampus Maps

Emergency OperationsEmergency Operations

ArcGIS on Smartphones and Slates

iOS, Windows Phone and Android Devices

• Application• Easy access to your content

• Gateway to online ArcGIS system

• API• Build focused mapping

applications

• Native API

Introductions

• Kris Bezdecny

• David Martinez

• Andy Gup

ArcGIS API for iOS

What is ArcGIS for iOS?

• API- Build custom iPhone applications- Integrate GIS into existing applications- Native Objective-C library

• Application- Built on the ArcGIS API for iOS- Access to on-premise ArcGIS Server

content - Gateway to online ArcGIS content

What can you do with the API

• Service Layers- Supports multiple map projections- Dynamic, cached, and feature layers- Bing Maps and Open StreetMap- Secured Services

• Graphics- “Sketch” graphic elements on a map- Create Callouts

• Tasks- Query, Identify, and Find GIS features- Add/Update/Delete GIS features- Locate/Geocode addresses- Geometry operations- Analytical Tasks

Demo

Setup Hardware

• Intel-based Macintosh- Snow Leopard

• iOS device(s)- Essential for testing- iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

Setup Software

• Apple iOS SDK 4.x- Includes Xcode, Interface Builder, instruments, iOS

simulator

• ArcGIS API for iOS- Native Objective-C library

ArcGIS API for iOS Resource Center

• API package download• Conceptual and reference help• Community resources• Samples

Demo

Additional Tips-and-tricks

• Learn Objective-C- Xcode and Interface Builder

• Debugging- TN2239

• Performance testing- Use a physical device

• Universal apps

Demo

Additional resources

• Apple iOS Developer Center• Human Interface Guidelines• Esri ArcGIS for iOS Resource Center• Mockup tools• Web training

- Mobile GIS: Getting Started with the ArcGIS API for iOS- Mobile GIS: Using the ArcGIS for iOS Application- Mobile GIS: Creating Web Maps for Lightweight Mobile

Apps- Mobile GIS: Creating Data Collection Applications Using

the ArcGIS API for iOS (available Q2 2011)

Recommended Tech Sessions for iOS

Introduction to ArcGIS API for iOS- Tuesday, 1:00pm, Pasadena/Sierra/Ventura

Advanced Development with the ArcGIS API for iOS- Thursday, 8:30am, Primrose C/D- Thursday, 1:30pm, Primrose C/D

ArcGIS API for Windows Phone 7

Agenda

• What it is- H/W

- Diff. types of devices- S/W- Understanding Windows Phone

• How to use it- Setup- Config- Sample App

• Demo• Performance Considerations

What is ArcGIS for Windows Phone?

• API - Develop custom native mapping applications - For Silverlight development environment- Maps, graphics and task

• Application- Built on the ArcGIS API for Windows Phone- Access to ArcGIS.com Web Maps and Services- Gateway to online ArcGIS content

Applications

Demo

What do you need to get started? Hardware and OS

• Windows 7 • Windows Vista with Service Pack 2• Memory 2 GB of RAM• 3 GB of free disk space• Graphics card of DirectX 10 or card with

WDDM 1.1 driver.

• Windows Phone device- Samsung Focus, HTC Surround, LG Quantum...

Windows Phone Hardware

• Each Windows Phone 7 hardware will have these minimum specifications:

- WVGA (480x800) display

- Capacitive 4-point multi-touch screens

- DirectX 9 hardware acceleration

- A standard suite of sensors – A-GPS*, accelerometer*, compass, light, proximity

- A digital camera*

- A common set of hardware controls and buttons that include the Start, Search, and Back buttons

- Support for data connectivity using cellular networks and Wi-Fi

- 256 MB (or more) of RAM and 8 GB (or more) of flash storage

What do you need to get started? Software

• Windows Phone Developer Tools- Visual Studio for Express for Windows Phone- Windows Phone Emulator Resources- Silverlight Tools- XNA Game Studio 4.0- Microsoft Expression Blend for Windows Phone- *Windows Phone Developer Registration Tool

• ArcGIS API for Windows Phone

Libraries

• ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.dll- Map, ArcGIS Service Layers, Graphics, Geometry, Symbols, Editing

• ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.Bing.dll- Adds support for using Bing layers and services

• ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.Toolkit.dll- Common set of controls for map interaction: Legend, InfoWindow

• ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.Toolkit.DataSources.dll- Common set of data sources

- CodePlex URL: http://esrisilverlight.codeplex.com

• ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.WebMap.dll- ArcGIS.com WebMap support

Understanding Windows Phone 7

A Smartphone OS

• A completely new OS- Started from scratch – brand new OS

- Locked down for seamless upgrades- Microsoft will provide for OS upgrades – not vendors- Zune application

- Similar to Apple’s model with iPhone thru iTunes- Marketplace

- Silverlight and XNA applications- Access via Phone or Zune- Apps have option for “Try before you buy” experience

Silverlight & Touch

Tap Double-Tap Pan/Drag Touch & Hold

Flick Stretch Pinch

How to use it….

• Setup• Config• Layout• Consuming services• Gestures

Demo – Resources & Examples

Layout and Services

• Frame and Page Navigation• Main.xaml• Service specifications• Reading services from code

Demo

Performance Considerations

• Images- Use the appropriate image format• Understand the UI thread, it is the main thread• Emulator - Avoid closing the emulator• User Input - Use manipulation events over mouse events.

What about your existing Silverlight apps?

Helpful Resources

• App Hub- http://create.msdn.com/en-US/• Windows Phone Training kit• ArcGIS API for Windows Phone Resource Center-

http://resources.arcgis.com/

Recommended Tech Sessions for Windows Phone

Introduction to ArcGIS API for Windows Phone - Wednesday, 2:45pm, Pasadena/Ventura/Sierra

Advanced Development with ArcGIS API for Windows Phone

- Thursday, 10:15am, Pasadena/Ventura/Sierra

ArcGIS API for Android

What is ArcGIS API for Android?

API /SDK- Build focused, native Mapping applications - Android 2.1, 2.2 applications- Target smartphones and tablet devices- Integrate Esri’s GIS into an existing apps- Native Java API- Eclipse plug-ins

What do you need to get started? Hardware

• Windows, Mac OS X (Intel), Linux • Android device

- Nexus One, Incredible, Evo….- Essential for testing- Apps can be directly deployed to devices

from within Eclipse development environment

What do you need to get started? Software

• Eclipse 3.5 (Galileo)• ArcGIS API for Android (Eclipse Plug-ins)• Google’s Android SDK + Eclipse ADT Plug-in

- Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

• Java Developer Kit 6

All Free of charge

What do you need to get started? Software

• USB driver for phone• No registration required to start developing. • Works on a non-rooted phone!• Registration is required to deploy on Android Market

Demo – ArcGIS App

Project Setup

Install Android SDK- http://developer.android.com

ADT for Eclipse Plug-inADB (Android Debug Bridge)Register for the Beta

- http://esriurl.com/androidbeta

Import ArcGIS API for Android into Eclipse- http://downloads.esri.com/software/arcgis/android

Setup an Android Virtual DeviceRun ArcGIS API for Android Samples

Help and API doc

http://esriurl.com/androidhelp

Demo – ArcGIS Project Setup

Tips-and-tricks

• Install Eclipse in c:\eclipse (If possible)• On phone, set USB Debugging “ON”• Set Eclipse heapsize

- Check options at: java -X- Eclipse.ini- Or,

eclipse [normal args] –vmargs –Xmx1024M [more VM args]

• Send debug messages to logcat:Log.e("Debug", String.valueOf(_currentLocation.getLatitude()));

• Setting up phone VMs

Recommended Tech Sessions for Android

Introduction to ArcGIS API for Android - Tuesday, 4:30pm, Primrose C/D

Advanced Development with ArcGIS API for Android- Thursday, 8:30am, Primrose A- Thursday, 1:30pm, Primrose A

Upcoming Training: ArcGIS API for Android

• April 21, 2011- Live Training Seminar: Introduction to Android and Android

API

• Available Q2 2011- Mobile GIS: Getting Started with the ArcGIS API for Android- Mobile GIS: Creating Data Collection Applications Using the

ArcGIS API for Android

Authoring Mobile Maps

• Design for purpose- Remove unnecessary layers of information- Set scale dependency (walk, drive, etc)

• Design for the environment- Establish contrast, choose meaningful symbology

1280x1024 BIG

320x240 320x240 SmallSmall

SunlightSunlight washes washes outout ColorsColors

Authoring Mobile Maps

• Design for device form factor- Set scale dependency based on device resolution- Set symbol width based upon device resolution

• Development- Interface guidelines

Deployment considerations

• Platform developer requirements

• Esri Attribution

• Esri Licensing

• Submittal

Developer Developer Requirements

• Developer account

• SDK- OS updates

• Devices

• Deploying- Development- App Store/Marketplace- Enterprise

Esri Attribution

• Attribution in About or Credits- API- Data

• Esri Logo- If using data from AGOL

Esri Licensing

• Enterprise apps deployed Internally- Requires ArcGIS Server license- Deploy unlimited number of applications

• Public Apps deployed in App Store/Marketplace- Free app

- Deploy unlimited number of applications

- For fee (or with ads)- Free when using your ArcGIS Server license- Otherwise partner group

Current Status

• All smartphone APIs in Public beta!

1.8 2.2 1.0