

When field data and photos have been collected in the field and then imported back into the ArcGIS/office environment using the Get Data from ArcPad (Check In) tool, the Picture field(s) are populated using the predefined folder location for Pictures and the name of the image (e.g. D:\MyPhotos\Pictures_0001.jpg).
Wow, ESRI sure are making some moves in the Mobile GIS space. There is already an update to my Updated ESRI Mobile Applications, and hence an update to the update on the Mobile Trends Post.
ESRI have added some information to their Mobile GIS site covering the ArcGIS for Windows Phone offering.
ArcGIS for Windows Phone 7
The solution is coming! It will include an application for use on Windows Phone devices and an API that enables developers to create their own applications.
We will keep you posted with regards to the release of both the Windows Phone and Android solutions.
ESRI have changed the software Installation, Authorisation and Licencing process for ArcGIS 10.
The software product Downloads and Authorization is all controlled through the New ESRI Customer Care site. The Login to the Customer Care is with your ESRI Global Account.
Resources for Authorisation and Licencing ArcGIS 10 can be found at:
The core of our business is Field Data Capture and Mobile, and hence we would be more than happy to sit down and review your requirements and discuss these and a range of other options with you.
All up there have been significant changes to all product offerings and I guess that's part of the reason the version has jumped to V10, instead of V9.4 as originally planned.
The ESRI International UC 2010 is underway!!
It's very clear from the Plenary Session that GIS is moving into the cloud computing arena, with both ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Explorer Online being offered. Cloud computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) will however both be covered under one of my Technology posts.
It this point I just wanted to highlight some of the ESRI and ArcGIS information that users have access to. It's funny but it's been a long time since my last trip to the US, and there are a few things that I had forgotten - The choice you have is amazing, the portion sizes are very generous and in general this leads to a good value for money deal.
To a certain degree the same can be said for access to some of the information and resources for ESRI. Some of the useful free sites are:
And remember if you can't find what you are looking for at any of the ESRI sites, a Google search can quite often lead to some great alternate information.
Users looking for a rugged solution have the option of the proven RICOH 500SEW cameras. Additionally there are a number of PDA options with integrated cameras, including the GETAC PS236 (3MP), Trimble Nomad 800GLC (2MP) and Pidion BM170 (3MP).
Contact RIA for more information on any of these units.
ArcGIS for Android
Over the coming months it is going to be interesting to watch the uptake of the new Windows Phone 7 OS to see if this again alters the Smartphone market. There are some interesting times ahead.
It's getting towards the end of the financial year again, one of the busiest times of the year for hardware and software purchases.
The RIA Mobile GIS website now lists some of the most popular hardware bundles available; this can be accessed via the Common Hardware Bundles link from the RIA homepage or see here
With the Australian Dollar starting to dip against foreign currencies, now could be the opportunity to make those purchases that have been sitting on the back burner. Contact us for the latest pricing and advice.
Contact RIA for all your Mobile GIS needs.
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RIA Mobile GIS cannot be held responsible for any damages, or issues, resulting from the implementation and/or use of these applications.
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