ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Introduction to ArcPad: Mobile GIS Gregory Vandeberg, Ph.D....

ND GIS Users ConferenceND GIS Users ConferenceOctober 26, 2006October 26, 2006

Introduction to ArcPad: Introduction to ArcPad: Mobile GISMobile GIS

Gregory Vandeberg, Ph.D.Gregory Vandeberg, Ph.D.

Department of GeographyDepartment of Geography

Gregory VandebergGregory VandebergND GIS Users ConferenceND GIS Users ConferenceOctober 26, 2006October 26, 2006

OutlineOutline

• 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


Introduction: What is ArcPad?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 GPS CorrectImage: Trimble


What Can ArcPad Do?What Can ArcPad Do?

• Use existing GIS data• Capture data in field• Query data• Measure distances• Navigate with GPS• Edit data in field


Use Existing Data in FieldUse 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 DataQuery Data

• Query layer or layers to find item or location


Capture Data in FieldCapture Data in Field

• GPS

• Imagery (digital camera)

• Range Finder

Image: ESRI ArcGIS ArcPad, p. 4


Edit Data or Create New FeaturesEdit Data or Create New Features


Quick FormsQuick Forms

• When creating new layer, quickform helps to fill in data


Application BuilderApplication BuilderExample Form: Tree InventoryExample Form: Tree Inventory

Source: ESRI Arcscript by Robert O’Donnell, Denver Tree Inventory, 2004


Running ESRI ArcPadRunning 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

Source: www.shopping.hp.com

Source: Trimble


ArcPad with GPS CapabilitiesArcPad 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

Source: Trimble


ArcPad Extensions for GPSArcPad 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


Using ArcPadUsing ArcPad

• Menu Items– Main toolbar– Browse toolbar– Edit toolbar– Command Bar


Main Toolbar: Open MapMain Toolbar: Open Map

• Map is main document in ArcPad


Main Toolbar:Main Toolbar:Add Layer and Table of ContentsAdd Layer and Table of Contents

• Data must be in supported format

• Data must be in same projection

• Must have enough memory


Main Toolbar:Main Toolbar:GPS Position Window and GPS Position Window and

• Turn on GPS• Set Preferences• Turn on GPS

extensions


Main Toolbar: Tools and HelpMain Toolbar: Tools and Help

• Add toolbars

• Set path options


Navigation and Command ToolbarsNavigation and Command Toolbars

• Navigation– Move about map– Rotate– Information– Query data– Start Editor

• Command– Unlock and lock– Toggle on editor pen


Edit ToolbarEdit Toolbar

• Select editable layers in Table of Contents

• Activation of Edit Toolbar turns on command bar


Getting Data into ArcPadGetting Data into ArcPad

• Microsoft ActiveSync used to move data between devices

• Mobile device is not visible in ArcCatalog


ArcPad Tools in ArcGISArcPad Tools in ArcGIS• ArcPad 7.0 tools in ArcGIS will create map

document, and transfer files

• Sets extent


Creating and Editing DataCreating 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 ToolGPS 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 OptionsGPS Position Window and Options

Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 180



GPS and ArcPad: NavigationGPS 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 EditingGPS and Editing

• Create point with current GPS location

• Create line – vertices– streaming

• Create polygon– vertices– streaming



FormsForms

• 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


Field ExerciseField Exercise

• Load ArcPad Map

• Create new point shapefile– Trees around hotel

• Create new line shapefile– Sidewalks near hotel

• Create new polygon shape file– Hotel parking lot

• Use GPS to edit new shapfiles


References and ResourcesReferences and Resources

• ESRI, 2005. ArcGIS 9 Using ArcPad. Redlands, CA: ESRI Corporation.

• Free Online Workshop from ESRI– http://training.esri.com/acb2000/

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