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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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 Correct Image: Trimble

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 What Can ArcPad Do? Use existing GIS data Capture data in field Query data Measure distances Navigate with GPS Edit data in field

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Query Data Query layer or layers to find item or location

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Capture Data in Field GPS Imagery (digital camera) Range Finder Image: ESRI ArcGIS ArcPad, p. 4

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Edit Data or Create New Features

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Quick Forms When creating new layer, quickform helps to fill in data

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Application Builder Example Form: Tree Inventory Source: ESRI Arcscript by Robert O’Donnell, Denver Tree Inventory, 2004

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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 , Windows CE 4.2, 5.0) –Microsoft XML 4.0 Service Pack 2 –Microsoft ActiveSync 3.8 or higher Source: Source: Trimble

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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 Source: Trimble

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Using ArcPad Menu Items –Main toolbar –Browse toolbar –Edit toolbar –Command Bar

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Main Toolbar: Open Map Map is main document in ArcPad

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Main Toolbar: Add Layer and Table of Contents Data must be in supported format Data must be in same projection Must have enough memory

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Main Toolbar: GPS Position Window and Turn on GPS Set Preferences Turn on GPS extensions

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Main Toolbar: Tools and Help Add toolbars Set path options

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Navigation and Command Toolbars Navigation –Move about map –Rotate –Information –Query data –Start Editor Command –Unlock and lock –Toggle on editor pen

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Edit Toolbar Select editable layers in Table of Contents Activation of Edit Toolbar turns on command bar

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Getting Data into ArcPad Microsoft ActiveSync used to move data between devices Mobile device is not visible in ArcCatalog

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 ArcPad Tools in ArcGIS ArcPad 7.0 tools in ArcGIS will create map document, and transfer files Sets extent

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 GPS Position Window and Options Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 180

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 GPS and ArcPad: Navigation Position shows up on map Can mark point to travel to Can also use GPS to create shapefiles and tracks Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 193

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 GPS and Editing Create point with current GPS location Create line –vertices –streaming Create polygon –vertices –streaming Source: ESRI 2004, Using ArcPad. p. 324

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 Field 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

Gregory Vandeberg ND GIS Users Conference October 26, 2006 References and Resources ESRI, ArcGIS 9 Using ArcPad. Redlands, CA: ESRI Corporation. Free Online Workshop from ESRI – ?&DID=6&Product_ID=858