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ArcGIS Explorer WorkshopArcGIS Explorer WorkshopArcGIS Explorer Workshop

Bern [email protected] – Redlands, California

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What is ArcGIS Explorer?What is ArcGIS Explorer?

•• A free, lightweight, easy to use desktop application that A free, lightweight, easy to use desktop application that can access, integrate, and utilize GIS services, can access, integrate, and utilize GIS services, geographic content, and other web services.geographic content, and other web services.

•• A client for ArcGIS Server, offering an easy way to A client for ArcGIS Server, offering an easy way to deliver access to GIS content and capabilities.deliver access to GIS content and capabilities.

More than a geoMore than a geo--explorer, explorer, itit’’s a way to deliver and publish s a way to deliver and publish

GIS capabilities to a wide GIS capabilities to a wide audience, and integrate audience, and integrate

information geographicallyinformation geographically

ArcGIS CartographyArcGIS Cartography

Local DataLocal Data Swipe / TransparencySwipe / Transparency

3D Visualization3D Visualization

Business AnalysisBusiness Analysis

Service Area AnalysisService Area Analysis Electric Utility TraceElectric Utility Trace

HCA AnalysisHCA Analysis

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS Explorer

•• An integrated part of the ArcGIS SystemAn integrated part of the ArcGIS System•• Many base maps available (ArcGIS Online)Many base maps available (ArcGIS Online)•• Supports 2D and 3D (Globe) services Supports 2D and 3D (Globe) services •• Can integrate multiple servicesCan integrate multiple services

–– ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, WMS, Any web serviceArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, WMS, Any web service

•• Local content supportLocal content support–– Shapefile, file GDB, KML, imagery, text, .csv, Shapefile, file GDB, KML, imagery, text, .csv, ……

•• TasksTasks–– ArcGIS ServerArcGIS Server–– Any Web serviceAny Web service

•• Can be centrally managedCan be centrally managed•• Free to download, free for nonFree to download, free for non--commercial usecommercial use

Key PointsKey Points

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ArcIMSArcGISServer

ArcSDE

ServicesTier

Data Tier

ArcGIS Online

Java.Net

ArcGISExplorer

DesktopWeb

MobileDevice

Mobile

ArcGISEngine

ArcGISDesktop

Files

Application Tier

DBMSDBMSDBMS

Other Services

ArcGIS ArcGIS An Integrated GIS SystemAn Integrated GIS System

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ArcIMSArcGISServer

ArcSDE

ServicesTier

Data Tier

Java.Net

ArcGISExplorer

DesktopWeb

MobileDevice

Mobile

ArcGISEngine

ArcGISDesktop

Files

Application Tier

DBMSDBMSDBMS

Other Services

ArcGIS ArcGIS An Integrated GIS SystemAn Integrated GIS System

ArcGIS Online

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LocalLocal

Using ArcGIS ExplorerUsing ArcGIS Explorer

•• Download / InstallDownload / Install

•• Start / ConnectStart / Connect

•• Other ServicesOther Services

•• Local contentLocal content

•• ESRI Home ServerESRI Home Server•• User HomeUser Home

•• ShapefilesShapefiles•• File GDB, ImageryFile GDB, Imagery•• KMLKML•• text files, etctext files, etc……

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Initial StartupInitial Startup

•• ESRI Server is the default home serverESRI Server is the default home server•• Another Home Server can be specifiedAnother Home Server can be specified

Allows you to control default map, Allows you to control default map, tasks, user capabilities, and moretasks, user capabilities, and more……

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User PreferencesUser PreferencesTune Explorer for the way you workTune Explorer for the way you work

•• Tools Tools ►► OptionsOptions•• Some key options you may want to considerSome key options you may want to consider

–– StartupStartup–– Map DisplayMap Display–– Flight CharacteristicsFlight Characteristics

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Getting StartedGetting StartedHelpHelp

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Getting StartedGetting StartedArcGIS Explorer Resource CenterArcGIS Explorer Resource Center

WhatWhat’’ssNewNew

BuildBuildHistoryHistory

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Getting StartedGetting StartedArcGIS Explorer Resource CenterArcGIS Explorer Resource Center

• Maps• Layers• Tasks• Results

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Adding Connections to Other ServersAdding Connections to Other Servers

•• Connect using URL and Connect using URL and username / password (if needed)username / password (if needed)

•• Connection list will be updatedConnection list will be updated•• RightRight--click connection to click connection to

–– ConnectConnect–– DisconnectDisconnect–– RemoveRemove

•• Connection list is persistedConnection list is persisted

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Supported Content ServicesSupported Content Services

•• ArcGIS ServerArcGIS Server–– 2D Maps2D Maps–– 3D Globes3D Globes–– TasksTasks

•• ArcIMSArcIMS•• WMSWMS•• Any web serviceAny web service

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Caching OptionsCaching Options

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Caching OptionsCaching Options

For dynamic content that is updated frequentlysuch as weather, traffic conditions, etc…

For dynamic content that is updated frequentlysuch as weather, traffic conditions, etc…

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ArcIMS – Choosing your layersArcIMS – Choosing your layers

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4. Connect & Use4. Connect & Use4. Connect & Use

Maps, globes, tools, modelsMaps, globes, tools, models (Catalog)(Catalog)

Publishing Your Own ContentPublishing Your Own ContentAuthor, publish, and useAuthor, publish, and use

1. Author with Desktop1. Author with Desktop1. Author with Desktop

2. Publish using Server2. Publish using Server2. Publish using Server

3. Published Services3. Published Services3. Published Services

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS Explorer

•• ShapefilesShapefiles•• Rasters (JPEG, TIF, MrSID, etc.)Rasters (JPEG, TIF, MrSID, etc.)•• File GeodatabaseFile Geodatabase•• KML, KMZKML, KMZ•• Text files, .csvText files, .csv•• More comingMore coming……•• Others via customizationOthers via customization

Projection file (metadata) required forProjection file (metadata) required forshapefiles, rasters, file geodatabaseshapefiles, rasters, file geodatabase

Supported local dataSupported local data

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Adding Local DataAdding Local DataOpen Content dialogOpen Content dialog

•• ScaleScale•• SymbolSymbol•• Cache optionsCache options

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Point SymbolsPoint Symbols

•• Select from default, orSelect from default, or……•• Add your own from local files or internetAdd your own from local files or internet•• BillboardedBillboarded

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Importing Text FilesImporting Text FilesDelimited text or .csvDelimited text or .csv

Name, Longitude, Latitude, Description Mount Saint Helens, -122.216191, 46.277887, Johnston Ridge

Name, Longitude, Latitude, Description Mount Saint Helens, -122.216191, 46.277887, Johnston Ridge

Generates a Generates a ResultResult

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Adding Elevation SourcesAdding Elevation SourcesLocal or ServerLocal or Server

•• Can add as image source or elevation sourceCan add as image source or elevation source

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Swipe and Transparency ToolsSwipe and Transparency ToolsOptions to control layer interactionOptions to control layer interaction

Shapefiles

ArcGIS Online

User Authored Service

Local Raster

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Map PropertiesMap PropertiesFile File ►► Map PropertiesMap Properties

•• Halo, stars, fogHalo, stars, fog•• Behavior on openBehavior on open•• Sun positionSun position•• Display overlayDisplay overlay•• More..More.. Set by map author, but can be Set by map author, but can be

changed and saved in a local mapchanged and saved in a local map

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Saving Your MapsSaving Your MapsNMF filesNMF files

•• Everything is saved as an NMFEverything is saved as an NMF•• NMFs are containersNMFs are containers

–– can contain a complete mapcan contain a complete map–– can contain individual elementscan contain individual elements

(tasks, results, layers)(tasks, results, layers)

•• XMLXML–– can be emailed, edited, etc.can be emailed, edited, etc.

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS ExplorerWorking offlineWorking offline

•• Will continue to work offline with local cacheWill continue to work offline with local cache•• No tasks or results that use internet resourcesNo tasks or results that use internet resources•• Will reconnect automaticallyWill reconnect automatically•• Can startup in disconnected modeCan startup in disconnected mode

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TasksTasks

•• Deliver functional capabilitiesDeliver functional capabilities•• Default tasks (ArcGIS Online)Default tasks (ArcGIS Online)•• User can author own tasksUser can author own tasks

–– no programming necessaryno programming necessary

•• Can be saved with specific mapsCan be saved with specific maps•• Use Task Manager to:Use Task Manager to:

–– arrange tasksarrange tasks–– export tasksexport tasks–– get new tasksget new tasks

•• SDK for extending and customizing tasksSDK for extending and customizing tasks

ServerServer--based functionsbased functions

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Managing TasksManaging Tasks

•• Use Task Manager to:Use Task Manager to:–– arrange, export, delete, save, or addarrange, export, delete, save, or add

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Getting TasksGetting Tasks

•• Tasks are included as part of a Map (.nmf)Tasks are included as part of a Map (.nmf)•• Get specific Tasks from NMFGet specific Tasks from NMF•• Find Tasks by connecting to a ServerFind Tasks by connecting to a Server

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4. Connect & Use4. Connect & Use4. Connect & Use

(Catalog)(Catalog)

Publishing Your Own TasksPublishing Your Own TasksAuthor, publish, and useAuthor, publish, and use

1. Author with Desktop1. Author with Desktop1. Author with Desktop

2. Publish using Server2. Publish using Server2. Publish using Server

3. Published Services3. Published Services3. Published Services

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS ExplorerCustom Task ExamplesCustom Task Examples

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ArcGIS Explorer SDKArcGIS Explorer SDKSimple, yet everything you needSimple, yet everything you need

•• Visual Studio 2005 (.Net) requiredVisual Studio 2005 (.Net) required

Custom Task

Task Result

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ResultsResults

•• Tasks generate ResultsTasks generate Results–– Default Result typesDefault Result types–– SDK for creating custom resultsSDK for creating custom results

•• Zoom, Flash, Move toZoom, Flash, Move to•• Add Links and ViewsAdd Links and Views•• RenameRename•• Change PropertiesChange Properties

–– individually, or in groupsindividually, or in groups•• Organize in foldersOrganize in folders•• ExportExport•• Can be emailed, etc.Can be emailed, etc.

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Result PropertiesResult Properties

•• Popup WindowPopup Window•• SymbolSymbol•• LocationLocation•• ViewView

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Results as inputs to TasksResults as inputs to Tasks

•• A result is a particular typeA result is a particular type•• Can be used as Task inputCan be used as Task input

–– Drag and dropDrag and drop–– Send To listSend To list–– Popup Window list Popup Window list

Popup WindowPopup WindowTasksTasks

Send ToSend To

Drag & DropDrag & Drop

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ArcGIS Explorer NotesArcGIS Explorer NotesCreate Notes TaskCreate Notes Task

A powerful way to integrate information geographicallyA powerful way to integrate information geographically

•• Web or local contentWeb or local content–– views, linksviews, links–– popup windowpopup window–– web sites, filesweb sites, files–– documents, movies, etc.documents, movies, etc.

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ArcGIS Explorer Home ServerArcGIS Explorer Home ServerExplorer is centrally managed, controlled, customizedExplorer is centrally managed, controlled, customized

Easy to update users throughout your organizationEasy to update users throughout your organizationDoes not require ArcGIS ServerDoes not require ArcGIS Server

•• Default MapDefault Map•• Application look and feelApplication look and feel•• Application capabilitiesApplication capabilities•• Task updatesTask updates•• Explorer versionsExplorer versions

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ArcGIS Explorer User ExperienceArcGIS Explorer User ExperienceSpecified via home server config and skin filesSpecified via home server config and skin files

•• Startup banner, logoStartup banner, logo•• Color schemeColor scheme•• Application titleApplication title•• North arrowNorth arrow•• User actionsUser actions•• UpdatesUpdates•• Resource CenterResource Center•• MoreMore……

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ArcGIS Explorer Home Server HelpArcGIS Explorer Home Server HelpArcGIS Server documentationArcGIS Server documentation

http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisserver/9.2/dotNet/http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisserver/9.2/dotNet/

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ArcGIS Explorer Home ServerArcGIS Explorer Home ServerInstalling the latest configuration filesInstalling the latest configuration files

http://support.esri.comhttp://support.esri.com

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ArcGIS Explorer Home ServerArcGIS Explorer Home ServerLocation of configuration files and resourcesLocation of configuration files and resources

c:\Inetpub\wwwroot\ArcGIS\Explorerc:c:\\InetpubInetpub\\wwwrootwwwroot\\ArcGISArcGIS\\ExplorerExplorer

config.xmlconfig.xml

default.nmfdefault.nmf Skin fileSkin file•• Startup bannerStartup banner•• North arrowNorth arrow•• Color schemeColor scheme•• EtcEtc……

ResourceResourceCenterCenter

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Default MapDefault Map

C:\Inetpub\wwwroot\ArcGIS\Explorer\Maps\DefaultMap.nmf

•• Startup map and layersStartup map and layers•• TasksTasks•• ResultsResults•• Clouds, halo, stars, fogClouds, halo, stars, fog•• Sun positionSun position•• On Open effectOn Open effect

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ArcGIS Explorer Configuration FileArcGIS Explorer Configuration File

• <AddData> • <OpenDocument> • <SaveDocument> • <ManageLayers>* • <ManageTasks> • <DisplayOptions> • <PerformVersionCheck> • <TaskDownloadInternet>*• <TaskDownloadLocalIntranet>*• <TaskDownloadTrustedSites>*

Setting what users can do with ExplorerSetting what users can do with Explorer

Tags marked with * are not in the config by default

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ArcGIS Explorer Skin FileArcGIS Explorer Skin FileLook and Feel, Navigator, and User OptionsLook and Feel, Navigator, and User Options

Location of skin file specified in config file Location of skin file specified in config file Location of skin file specified in config file

• <ApplicationTitle> • <SplashScreenBitmap> • <SplashMessageCoords> • <DisplayCustomLogo> • <DisplayCustomLogoMaskColor> • <DisplayCustomLogoTransparency> • <NorthArrowBitmap>

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ArcGIS Explorer Configuration FileArcGIS Explorer Configuration FileYour own Resource CenterYour own Resource Center

Templates for custom resource center are providedTemplates for custom resource center are providedTemplates for custom resource center are provided

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ArcGIS Explorer VersionsArcGIS Explorer Versions

<home server>Explorer<home server>Explorer\\SoftwareSoftware\\

version.htmldownload.html

By default, will detect new version automaticallyBy default, will detect new version automatically

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS ExplorerWhat happens on startupWhat happens on startup……

•• Explorer connects to home serverExplorer connects to home server

•• User default map is openedUser default map is opened

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS ExplorerWhat happens on startupWhat happens on startup……

•• Server configuration info is fetchedServer configuration info is fetched•• Version is checked (if enabled)Version is checked (if enabled)•• Cache is checked and streamed locally (if needed)Cache is checked and streamed locally (if needed)

–– optimized performanceoptimized performance–– utilized offline (disconnected)utilized offline (disconnected)–– managed automatically based on settingsmanaged automatically based on settings–– delete periodically*delete periodically*

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ArcGIS Explorer TasksArcGIS Explorer TasksServer administered, centrally managedServer administered, centrally managed

•• Tasks have an originTasks have an origin•• Tasks have a versionTasks have a version•• On open, task version is checkedOn open, task version is checked•• New version is fetched from server if needed (if enabled)New version is fetched from server if needed (if enabled)•• Task components copied locallyTask components copied locally

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ArcGIS Explorer TasksArcGIS Explorer Tasks

Task OriginTask Origin

C:C:\\Documents and SettingsDocuments and Settings\\useruser\\Application DataApplication Data\\ESRIESRI\\ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS Explorer\\TasksTasks

Local Destination:Local Destination:

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Local User FilesLocal User Files

C:C:\\Documents and SettingsDocuments and Settings\\<user><user>\\Application DataApplication Data\\ESRIESRI\\ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS Explorer

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Local Application FilesLocal Application Files

C:C:\\Documents and SettingsDocuments and Settings\\<user><user>\\My DocumentsMy Documents\\ArcGIS Explorer DocumentsArcGIS Explorer Documents

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ArcGIS ExplorerArcGIS ExplorerIn Summary, ArcGIS ExplorerIn Summary, ArcGIS Explorer……

•• Is a GISIs a GIS--enabled geobrowser, that provides a platform for enabled geobrowser, that provides a platform for providing wider access to GISproviding wider access to GIS

•• Is an integrated part of the ArcGIS systemIs an integrated part of the ArcGIS system

•• Includes readyIncludes ready--toto--use maps, layers, tasks, and resultsuse maps, layers, tasks, and results

•• Can connect to multiple services Can connect to multiple services ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, WMS, any Web serviceArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, WMS, any Web service

•• Supports a wide variety of local data sourcesSupports a wide variety of local data sourcesShapefiles, text, file geodatabases, rasters, KML, KMZShapefiles, text, file geodatabases, rasters, KML, KMZ……

•• Is platform for integrating information geographicallyIs platform for integrating information geographically

•• You can author your own content and tasks using ArcGIS You can author your own content and tasks using ArcGIS Desktop, and publish it using ArcGIS ServerDesktop, and publish it using ArcGIS Server

Thank You!Thank You!