tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22318705024236090502011-11-28T10:49:01.957+11:00Australia's Leading Provider Of Integrated Mobile GIS SolutionsAdamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09668176584853755526noreply@blogger.comBlogger1021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-70783771217851222122011-11-18T11:16:00.006+11:002011-11-18T13:38:22.609+11:00

RIA Mobile GIS is sponsoring Hobart boat Whistler in this years Sydney to Hobart. As part of the crew I have been training for the race and updating the navigation equipment onboard that combines lots of NMEA strings into a Toughbook for optimal routing and navigation purposes. Of course there's also an ArcPad system onboard running on a handheld for backup purposes, Man Overboard and

Timhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00004360117983521493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-67405150424678494462011-07-08T11:06:00.003+10:002011-07-08T11:24:30.396+10:00

In light of some changes to the hardware market for mobile GIS, a new and improved overview document has been prepared! This document is aimed at providing a concise and informative overview of the devices we recommend and sell, and look at their suitability for field and GIS data capture applications. Specifications and approximate pricing are included.The document has changed substantially

Patrick K-Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037936688864944931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-44624697495260051252011-07-08T09:51:00.001+10:002011-07-08T10:05:23.944+10:00

ESRI Inc have just announced the new ArcGIS For Home Use Program, making it possible for you to take ArcGIS home with you to work all weekend - yay! All jokes aside, if you part of a community group of some description, then this could be just for you. What you get is: A single use ArcView license ArcGIS 3D Analyst ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst ArcGIS Network Analyst ArcGIS Publisher ArcGIS

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0Redlands, CA, USA34.0555693 -117.1825380999999934.0066713 -117.28164209999998 34.1044673 -117.08343409999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-70418362867721811692011-07-06T12:54:00.005+10:002011-07-06T13:19:34.291+10:00

The pace of technological change, and hence Spatial and GIS, appears to be ever increasing. At times it's getting harder and harder to get a clear picture of where we are heading .....At least thanks to Jack, and his Conference Q&A Session, we can get a few answers and an indication of where things are heading for the ESRI and ArcGIS environment.Take a look at the 2011 ESRI International UC Q&A

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-5597926188957695502011-07-06T12:29:00.007+10:002011-07-06T12:53:56.401+10:00

Ok so it's not exactly 'Mobile GIS' related, and definitely not as quick as 'Speedy Gonzales', but we've almost made it to 100 Blog Posts!!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-71025587106442638842011-07-06T10:55:00.000+10:002011-07-06T10:55:06.271+10:00

What are two things that you think of when someone says mobile GIS? To me, it is pretty obvious... mobile, and spatial. Well guess what, our Mobile GIS blog is now both mobile and spatial. Hooray! Take a look at out blog from your mobile device. Very pretty! I have also started defining the location of the blogs. What this means, I don't really know, but I have done it anyway :)

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com053 Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7004, Australia-42.8866808 147.33280860000002-42.8866878 147.33280860000002 -42.886673800000004 147.33280860000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-37739205547804799642011-02-22T10:26:00.006+11:002011-07-08T10:10:25.352+10:00

After several inquiries, a document was prepared in order to provide a clear and concise overview of the most popular units used in the field for mobile GIS applications. It covers a wide range of units, from standard PDAs through to ruggedised laptops, and different brands such as Nomad, GeTac, Panasonic and Xplore. Units have been arranged into classes according to the kind of detailed data

Patrick K-Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09037936688864944931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-71495398285210178422011-01-28T14:46:00.004+11:002011-01-28T14:57:33.402+11:00

Those organisations out there that are Monitoring and Reporting on their Corporate GeoDatabase, may be interested to know that the GeoDatabase Toolset (GDBT) has just been released for ArcGIS 10.Head to the ESRI GDBT Site to access further information.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-44134549336038614122011-01-05T14:06:00.000+11:002011-01-05T14:06:03.971+11:00

You might have seen a post that I did back in July (ArcPad Drawing Speed), which compared the drawing times of different datasets using ArcPad versions 7.1, 8.0 and 10.0. This research backed up the claims made by ESRI that version 10 has significantly improved performance over previous releases. There are a few reasons for this. One of which is a new spatial index that is built in AXF files

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-3357985487534453442010-12-23T11:31:00.000+11:002010-12-23T11:31:22.652+11:00

Height enabling features (i.e. collecting 3D x,y,z positions) in ArcPad is simple. You just need to make sure that you have (1) your data set up correctly; and (2) correctly configure your hardware. Configuring your dataWhen creating a shapefile or feature class, you must specify that you want to z enable it. From within ArcGIS, this is simply a matter of selecting the "Coordinates include Z

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-31519316149952855252010-11-22T15:58:00.003+11:002010-11-22T16:06:09.097+11:00

ArcGIS Version 10 Service Packs have been released. Donwload the ArcGIS 10 (Desktop, Engine & Server) here.Download the ArcPad 10 SP1 here. (It is a full ArcPad install)

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-85197274154237141952010-08-18T09:12:00.005+10:002010-08-18T09:23:01.255+10:00

The ArcPad Data Manager toolbar within ArcGIS 10 has an extra page available during the Get Data for ArcPad (Check Out) process. Within this page the user can identify the picture field(s) within the dataset(s), and also define the location where pictures will be stored during the Get Data from ArcPad (Check In) process.When field data and photos have been collected in the field and then imported

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-35729610723694630242010-08-16T08:32:00.007+10:002010-08-16T09:24:33.843+10:00

When you check data out for use in ArcPad, the AXF file that gets generated is stamped with the source Geodatabase. This means that when you go to check that data back in, the ArcPad Data Manager for ArcMap and the ArcPad Geoprocessing tools know where the data needs to be uploaded to.This works really well, because you do not need to place the AXF back in to the same folder that it was checked

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-983450517904059682010-08-09T10:40:00.008+10:002010-08-10T08:29:37.731+10:00

RIA Mobile GIS will be holding an ArcPad Application Builder Training Course in Melbourne on Thursday the 11th November. The course will be held in the CBD (venue to be confirmed), using ArcPad Version 10. To register your interest, please fill out the Registration Form from our web site, and return it to us.Be quick: Numbers are limited, and early bird discounts apply!

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-8178924702023044092010-08-04T15:38:00.006+10:002010-08-04T16:08:41.454+10:00

For Mobile GIS users interested in tablet technology, the Getac presents an update on the E100 tablet, the E100A. The E100A has substantially increased the E100 memory components; doubling the processor from 800MHz to 1.66 GHz,upsizing from 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM and the previous Hard Disk Drive is now a 80GB Solid State Drive. Manufacturer confidence in the Getac product is shown in the 5 year

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-60278773299306572412010-08-04T12:10:00.004+10:002010-08-04T16:10:12.614+10:00

The popular Using ArcPad training course has been scheduled for Wednesday the 22nd of September in Perth.Further information on the course can be viewed at the RIA Mobile GIS website here.RIA Mobile GIS run scheduled and onsite training courses for ESRI software throughout Australia, please contact us if you would like to register your interest for any future training courses.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-46744705786200260432010-08-02T11:20:00.002+10:002010-08-02T11:30:24.367+10:00

For anyone who missed it, an interesting post was added to the ArcPad Team Blog, explaining some new ways that you can export data directly from the AXF file using ArcPad Studio (version 10). These tools allow you to export from a feature class or table to:ShapefileDBFMicrosoft ExcelAdobe PDF Exports to PDFs can be done in two ways: creating a new document, or appending to an existing document.

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-50868727096965483992010-07-29T09:14:00.003+10:002010-07-29T09:35:25.777+10:00

To clarify the current the ESRI Mobile GIS product offerings are:ArcPad - ArcPad 10 is designed for Windows and Windows Mobile devices.ArcGIS Mobile - ArcGIS Mobile 10 is for Windows and Windows Mobile devices.ArcGIS for iOS - Apple iOS devices - iPod (Touch), iPhone and iPad.ArcGIS for Windows Phone (Under Development) - Windows Phone 7 Devices.ArcGIS for Android (Under Development, according to

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-13497429870996356412010-07-29T08:57:00.004+10:002010-07-29T09:01:02.252+10:00

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 7The solution is coming! It will include an application for use on Windows

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-41080999150783116032010-07-26T16:20:00.003+10:002010-07-26T16:28:46.810+10:00

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 ESRI Australia site in the ArcGIS 10 FAQ area. The ArcGIS

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-87367932250088602272010-07-22T08:10:00.004+10:002010-07-22T08:35:24.304+10:00

In ArcPad 10, the welcome (splash) screen has been revamped to simplify the process of loading up a map, and starting data collection in the field. With a single click, you can:create a new empty mapcreate a QuickProjectopen an existing mapopen the previous map usedIf you want to repeat the same action each time, you can select the "Set as default and don't ask again". In doing this, you will not

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-1685095360508842292010-07-20T14:03:00.007+10:002010-07-20T14:12:39.177+10:00

Those annoying hyperlinks in Microsoft Word have struck again! This time, we were trying to find a simple way to change all visited links back to unvisited; i.e. from purple back to blue. Should be easy, I know, but it isn't.Here is one way that I found:Click the "Word Button" (Office 2007)On the Word Options dialog, go to "Advanced"Scroll to the very bottom, and select "Web Options"Switch to the

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-43519582465414298652010-07-17T07:37:00.006+10:002010-07-19T11:10:59.498+10:00

Further to my initial Mobile Trends Post, when I discussed mobile support for other OS's there are 2 significant Mobile offerings to come out of the recent conference.Apple iOSAt this point ESRI have confirmed that support for Apple products is going to be through Apple iOS, and iOS supported devices (iPhone, iPad, etc).To this end ESRI have already released there second iOS application. This is

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-7662425380918882822010-07-17T07:23:00.002+10:002010-07-17T07:34:36.487+10:00

Well the conference has come to an end for another year, and it certainly has left me with a bit of information overload.From my point of view there were 3 distinct Data related themes that come out of the event:The improvements to the flow of the data to, and consolidation of the data from, the ArcGIS Desktop, Server and Mobile products.The enhancements to the sharing and hosting of the Data

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-55536667836603158022010-07-14T15:11:00.003+10:002010-07-17T07:23:34.564+10:00

The ESRI UC 2010 Plenary Session can be viewed online on Video. The videos can be accessed from the ESRI US site here.For those interested to see what ESRI has been up to, they are well worth a look.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-58025184561019641742010-07-13T15:39:00.005+10:002010-07-13T15:56:14.655+10:00

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

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-66486900292026678772010-07-12T08:18:00.009+10:002010-07-12T08:45:10.417+10:00

For those of you who are not ready to make the switch to ArcGIS and ArcPad 10, Service Packs for both ArcGIS 9.3.1 (SP2) and ArcPad 8.0 (SP4) are now available for download from the following links:ArcGIS 9.3.1 SP2ArcPad 8.0 SP4News sparked wild celebrations in the streets of Spain early this morning.

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-666404400636673012010-07-09T10:37:00.004+10:002010-07-09T10:45:47.061+10:00

In the last 12 months there have been a flurry of GPS enabled cameras released on the market. The Samsung ST1000 led the way, offering 12.2 megapixels of photo quality with 5x optical zoom, inbuilt GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi. Geotagged photos from the ST1000 are easily viewed with programs such as Picasa, Pictomia, Facebook, etc. RIA Mobile GIS include a complimentary copy of the RIA Location

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-4502420474760236652010-07-08T15:09:00.010+10:002010-07-09T08:49:10.813+10:00

One of the major enhancements in ArcPad 10 is "Improved Performance", in particular, drawing speeds. I thought I would do some quick comparisons between versions 7.1, 8.0 and 10.0 to see just how significant these improvements were.ProcessI set up a simple applet which zooms around the map in ArcPad to various pre-defined extents, logging the drawing times of each layer in the map. My map had 5 (

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-42323479188063710172010-07-07T16:14:00.015+10:002010-07-08T18:12:29.320+10:00

Although historically evolving from a number of operating platforms, with the inception of ArcGIS, ESRI has predominantly focused on supporting the Microsoft Windows environment for their Desktop and Mobile products.With regards to the Mobile GIS arena Windows is the dominate OS for Laptops, UMPC's and Netbook's, and Windows Mobile/CE is the dominant OS for PDA's and Rugged Handheld devices.ESRI

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-17916777006851049122010-07-02T22:42:00.004+10:002010-07-04T21:11:20.784+10:00

Technology appears to be evolving at an ever increasing rate, and this is enabling a number of interesting developments.I'll endeavour to write a series of posts highlighting some of these trends and developments, as they relate to the Mobile Technology, ESRI Software and Spatial arenas.(The frequency of these posts will depend somewhat on when time permits!)In the interim, an insight into where

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-9740439489321184452010-07-02T17:05:00.004+10:002010-07-04T21:45:19.700+10:00

In all the excitement of the past few days we almost forgot to mention that obviously along with the release of ArcPad 10, ArcGIS 10 has also been released!

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-38997677486713660202010-06-30T15:20:00.000+10:002010-06-30T15:20:22.923+10:00

ArcPad 10 has now been released! Download from the following link

Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09668176584853755526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-65834058467491215432010-06-23T16:03:00.002+10:002010-06-23T16:12:31.782+10:00

ArcPad 10 is due to be available for download next week. This will tie in with the upcoming ArcGIS 10 release (conveniently 2 weeks before the ESRI User Conference). For those of you interested, below are some of the key features in the latest release of ArcPad:Improved performanceBetter camera and photo experienceSupport for ArcGIS Online Map ServicesDynamic Quick Capture ToolbarEnhanced ArcPad

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-75629460356646602802010-06-01T14:21:00.004+10:002010-06-01T15:06:43.262+10:00

ArcPad 10 is set to be released in late June 2010. Key features include improved user performance and support for ArcGIS Online Map Services. For more information see http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/arcpad/whats-coming.html

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-50170990810806643472010-05-27T09:58:00.003+10:002010-05-27T10:00:04.209+10:00

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 hereWith the Australian Dollar starting to dip against foreign currencies, now could be

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-35803221551592480182010-04-08T11:10:00.003+10:002010-04-08T11:15:42.880+10:00

Ever wanted to remove all hyperlinks from a MS Word Document? The easy way to do it is to select the text that you want, then press and hold ctrl and shift, then hit F9.Nothing at all to do with mobile GIS I know, but it made me excited!!!

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-57301856232974045072010-04-07T16:02:00.003+10:002010-04-07T16:22:39.627+10:00

When using Windows Mobile Devices it can sometimes be extremely useful to display, and view, the Windows Mobile (Pocket PC) screen from your PC or Laptop.Currently there are 2 alternate applications, that we're aware of, which provide you with this functionality:Windows Mobile Developer Power Toys - This is a suite of tools designed to assist with the development and testing on a Windows Mobile

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-67398618476319526162010-03-18T12:06:00.004+11:002010-03-18T12:16:00.905+11:00

Here is a handy little Python script which lists all the domains in a GeoDatabase, then exports each to a table within that GeoDatabase.import arcgisscriptinggp = arcgisscripting.create(9.3)ws = "c:\\temp\\test.gdb"desc = gp.describe(ws)print "Domains in '%s': " % wsdomains = desc.Domainsfor domain in domains: print domain gp.DomainToTable(ws, domain, ws + "\\domain_" + domain , "CODE", "

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-89138567619779571912010-03-03T15:15:00.011+11:002010-03-05T10:44:20.493+11:00

Time to put your learning hats on! RIA have just scheduled two more training courses for Melbourne in May:Using ArcPad (18 May)ArcPad Application Builder (19 May)Note: Course dates have been rescheduled from the original dates.For further details on the courses, as well as the other courses that we offer, please visit the Support and Training page of our website.To register your interest,

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-57235657055951263792010-02-25T13:56:00.003+11:002010-02-25T14:04:08.468+11:00

RIA have just scheduled a 'Using GeoDatabases' Training CourseHobart - Using GeoDatabases (1 Day), 22 April 2010To register your interest Download the Registration Form and send it back to us, or view access the information from the Support and Training page of our site.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-78797778157222110862010-02-19T13:31:00.007+11:002010-03-02T14:08:03.374+11:00

We have just scheduled a couple of 'Introduction to ArcGIS' Training Courses.Hobart - 30 & 31 March 2010 (2 Days) - Register for the Hobart CourseMelbourne - 21 & 22 April 2010 (2 Days) - Register for the Melbourne CourseTo register your interest Download the Registration Form and send it back to us.Information on all our courses can be found on the Support and Training page of our site. If you

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-44717162806096175912010-02-18T09:26:00.008+11:002010-02-18T10:01:38.137+11:00

Here are some quick and simple steps to allow you to view photos linked to features. For this example, we will assume that we have a point feature class called "Trees", with a field called "Photo" which contains the file name of the photo linked to that feature. All of our photos are stored in c:\Photos. ArcPad Open ArcPad, and add the trees layer to your mapOpen the Table of ContentsOpen the

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-41911608528360495562010-02-17T09:49:00.014+11:002010-02-17T10:54:59.509+11:00

Early Bird Registrations Close Today!Get in quick to receive your 25% discount on course registration.

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-81177403905580221792010-02-12T15:03:00.003+11:002010-02-12T15:17:55.786+11:00

ArcPad 8.0 Service Pack 3 is now available for download from the ESRI Support Website.The service Pack addresses a number of issues, including Windows Vista/Windows 7 compatibility, foreign language support for ArcPad Studio and various performance enhancements. A full list of the issues addressed can be found in the ArcPad 8.0 SP3 Readme file.Out of interest, we tested Service Packs 2 and 3 on a

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-74046981899014808582010-02-09T16:06:00.003+11:002010-02-09T16:18:00.588+11:00

Trimble has released a Firmware Update for the GeoExplorer 2008 Series.This update is strongly recommended when using the GeoExplorer 2008 with ArcPad 8.The update significantly improves the performance of the device with ArcPad 8.The update can be downloaded from the Trimble.(Please ensure that you follow all instructions when undertaking to upgrade your device).Thanks to the MapTel Blog for the

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-33326919836747673672010-02-05T13:11:00.006+11:002010-02-17T10:52:02.533+11:00

The venue for the upcoming 'Using ArcPad' course, to be held on 3 March 2010 has been finalised.The course will be run at the Freshwater Point Resort, Broadbeach, Gold Coast, QLD (not far from the OZRI venue).More information on the course can be found on the Support and Training page of our site. To register your interest, Download the Registration Form, and send it back to us.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-18487311227282291922010-02-02T22:06:00.003+11:002010-02-02T22:11:16.023+11:00

Just a short note to let users know that the upcoming ArcGIS 9.4 release has been renamed ArcGIS 10!Information about the release of ArcGIS 10 can be found here.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-71885879170667777442010-01-28T16:48:00.005+11:002010-01-29T07:55:27.260+11:00

Ever needed to copy the names of the feature classes within a GeoDatabase to a text or MS Word Document. It is actually quite difficult to do. Never fear, we have written a simple but extremely useful tool which will make your life a lot easier: The RIA ArcCatalog Tools.Version 1.0 of the RIA ArcCatalog Tools Toolbar has been uploaded to ArcScripts (yes Chris I know, finally!). You can download

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-9863118816793636662010-01-22T13:38:00.004+11:002010-01-22T14:26:41.406+11:00

With the upcoming OZRI/APUC Conference scheduled at the Gold Coast, March 4-5, RIA Mobile GIS are planning to run a Using ArcPad Training Course on the Gold Coast on Wednesday 3rd March.To register your interest or to obtain further information about the course, please contact RIA on (03) 6223 4919 or email ContactUs@riamobilegis.com.auFollowing the Training Course, attendees of the OZRI

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-81516318827646502652010-01-20T11:26:00.002+11:002010-01-20T11:44:21.894+11:00

I have recently been working on a project for a client where we have written some custom ArcPad check in tools, which firstly deposits all edits into a Staging File GeoDatabase. After a manaual verification has taken place, we then upload all edits to a Versioned SDE Master GeoDatabase. The tool is written using ArcGIS Geoprocessing tools and Python scripting.In doing my testing, I found an issue

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-65383771444649831342010-01-05T09:02:00.004+11:002010-01-05T09:21:26.074+11:00

The Getac PS236 is a new release ruggedized PDA with a number of integrated features including GPS, 3MP camera, RFID, 1D Barcode Reader, compass, altimeter and optional HSDPA. A review of this unit by RIA will be coming soon, stay tuned. In the meantime, independent product reviews can be found at:http://ruggedpcreview.com/3_handhelds_getac_ps236.htmlhttp://www.gisuser.com/content/view/18470/2/

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-62698449333468053572009-12-24T11:10:00.004+11:002009-12-24T11:20:21.180+11:00

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our Business Partners, Clients and Friends! Just a reminder that the RIA Office will be closed between 25th December - 3rd January. We look forward to catching up with all of you in the new year! Merry Christmas!The RIA Team.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-31652328521647251322009-10-28T08:50:00.002+11:002009-10-28T08:58:29.336+11:00

Service Pack 2 for ArcPad 8.0 was released over the weekend. It is available from the ESRI website. Fixes include:the reduction of drawing flickeringimprovements to symbology and labellinga new developer sampleA full list of the issues addressed in this released can be found here.

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-2997538933363109012009-10-12T10:44:00.001+11:002009-10-12T10:45:21.761+11:00

There are 2 computer monitors sitting outside 53 Slamanca Place in Hobart waiting to be taken home. If you want them, get in quick.

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-75537518954005602352009-09-04T16:33:00.005+10:002009-09-04T16:48:39.039+10:00

RIA Mobile GIS have scheduled another Training Course.Hobart – Introduction to ArcGIS (2 Days), 4 & 5 November 2009 (Registration Form)More information on the course can be found on the ArcGIS 9 Training page of our website. To register your interest, download the appropriate registration form and send it back to us. Information on all our courses can be found on the Support and Training page of

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-44010943286167876942009-08-25T10:30:00.003+10:002009-08-25T11:08:33.342+10:00

Often in a feature class, you will have an attribute which stores the file name and path of a file that is linked to that feature. For example, you may have a photo, a video or a condition report (PDF) which contains additional information about the feature. You can then use the Hyperlinking functionality in ArcMap to view the files via your map.If you are storing the file paths as full paths (as

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-35433505468163706542009-08-11T09:52:00.007+10:002009-08-11T11:31:11.063+10:00

Following on from the popularity of our Using ArcPad training courses in Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart, we have now scheduled one in Brisbane on the 8th of October. If you are interested in attending, please download the registration form from our website, and return it to us as soon as possible. Be quick - early bird discounts apply!Course updates:Adelaide - 19th August 2009Course is fully booked.

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-20587583368550821262009-08-05T09:19:00.008+10:002009-08-05T09:53:21.257+10:00

Occasionally a hard reset is required to return your mobile device to its factory settings following field testing, program evaluations, etc. Often the hard reset function is not listed in the User Guide for your device, and may be difficult to locate. A useful reference for hard resetting mobile devices is the RTFM website, which lists a number of mobile devices including the popular HP IPAQ

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-29186616950192835722009-08-04T12:36:00.004+10:002009-08-04T14:12:02.788+10:00

I was recently working on a job where I needed to increase the length of a text field of a feature class in a File Geodatabase. Similarly to changing the type of a field, this was not as straightforward as you might think. The process I went through was:Create a temporary field to store the values of existing featuresDelete the original fieldCreate a new field, with the increased length (using

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-52681349546055828512009-07-31T06:59:00.001+10:002009-07-31T07:02:13.185+10:00

Ever wondered how rugged your Nomad really is? Take a look at this...Not that we recommend you try this though!

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-8172207667758569792009-07-22T13:25:00.005+10:002009-08-12T08:31:29.544+10:00

RIA Mobile GIS provide and run a number of Training Courses, which are designed to assist organisations and users achieve the most from their Mobile System. Currently we have three 'Using ArcPad' courses scheduled around Australia: Adelaide - Wed 19th August, 2009 (the day after OZRI SA) Darwin - Tue 1st September, 2009 (the day after OZRI NT)Hobart - Tue 22nd September, 2009 If you are

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-79069378572553870462009-07-21T15:10:00.005+10:002009-07-24T11:20:50.546+10:00

Another tip when naming fields in a feature class, for use with ArcPad: Avoid using SQLCE reserved words.You will find that if you do use any of these words, you will not be able to check any features in. When you select the AXF from the ArcPad Data Manager Toolbar, it will correctly list the number of features that you have created in the field (in the summary section), but then when you try to

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-75805449244647585842009-07-21T11:57:00.006+10:002009-07-21T12:14:28.587+10:00

I recently had a call from a client using ArcPad 7.1, saying that their drop down lists (subtypes and coded value domains) were not appearing in ArcPad. I got a copy of their database, and performed my own check out to see what was happening.First of all, I checked the feature class in ArcCatalog and ArcMap. All of the lists appeared as expected there.Next I checked the .axf.xml check out log,

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-50483605314300608492009-07-17T14:18:00.002+10:002009-07-17T14:20:26.676+10:00

When working with related tables, you will often need some form of unique value to make up the Primary Key / Foreign Key relationship. This is particularly important in ArcPad, where more than likely, you will have multiple field officers collecting data at the same time.Perhaps the most convenient way of achieving this is through the use of Global IDs and GUIDs. Both of these data types store

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-13632397550978640462009-07-17T09:00:00.003+10:002009-07-17T09:34:54.947+10:00

Microsoft's ActiveSync Remote Display is a very handy applciation which allows you to control your PDA from your desktop. This is extremely useful in a number of ways, including giving demonstrations and capturing screenshots.The application can be downloaded from here. You will also need ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center (Vista).Unfortunately the application does not natively support

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-34050499565907948552009-07-13T09:11:00.002+10:002009-07-13T09:18:24.125+10:00

Good news, ArcPad 8.0 Service Pack 1 and ArcGIS Server ArcPad Extension 8.0 Service Pack 1 have now been released. They can be downloaded from the following link:http://support.esri.com/index.cfm?fa=downloads.patchesServicePacks.viewPatch&PID=26&MetaID=1537Some improvements to note are:· Improved detection of generic USB Serial Port GPS, Garmin USB GPS, and Bluetooth Serial Port GPS

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-91414799933995172162009-07-08T14:59:00.014+10:002009-07-08T15:13:13.902+10:00

Ever tried changing the data type of a field in a feature class or table in a File Geodatabase? If you haven't, then believe me, it is not as easy as you would think. The only way of doing it is to actually create a new field and copy the values across.As an example, let's say we want to change Field1 from an integer to a double fieldClose ArcCatalog (it will almost definitely have a lock on the

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-44564674567754404162009-07-03T12:27:00.004+10:002009-07-03T12:50:49.870+10:00

Windows Vista has a few quirks when compared to previous Windows releases. One such quirk is when pairing a Bluetooth device with your system running Windows Vista, a COM PORT is automatically assigned to the Bluetooth device without user input. Previous versions of Windows (e.g. Windows XP) allowed users to select from the available COM PORTS list when setting up a Bluetooth pairing.Often some

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-53350650982421752902009-06-23T15:44:00.003+10:002009-06-23T17:01:30.336+10:00

Laser Rangefinders are devices designed to measure distances from your current position to a specified target, and can be easily integrated with your Mobile Field Unit/PDA via Bluetooth.Here are the steps required to configure your Laser Rangefinder with a PDA running ArcPad:1) Setup a relationship by pairing your PDA with the Laser Rangefinder using the Bluetooth Manager on your PDA. You may be

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-63908071985537505452009-06-22T21:40:00.015+10:002009-07-21T08:56:07.426+10:00

By default some TDS/Trimble Nomad GPS's are not configured for Speed Over Ground (SOG) and Course Over Ground (COG).The internal TDS/Timble Nomad GPS's can however be configured to transmit this information.SirfTech is a small Windows Mobile application that can be used to access and configure the SiRF GPS's to transmit this information.The steps to configure the TDS/Trimble Nomad SiRF GPS's to

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-20748177425616180202009-06-02T08:53:00.005+10:002009-06-02T09:12:26.920+10:00

Users may have noticed the absense of the minimise function in ArcPad 8 on handheld devices(the red cross in upper right corner of screen).To minimise ArcPad 8 on handheld devices (e.g. Nomad etc), hit the Windows button on the keypad twice in quick succession. This will effectively minimise ArcPad and return you to the home screen of the handheld unit. As in previous version of ArcPad, clicking

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-37323172932756004092009-05-22T10:12:00.004+10:002009-05-22T16:38:10.092+10:00

ArcPad supports a number of different image formats, including BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF and ECW (note that you require a 3rd party extension to use ECW images). But how do these differ? And which one should you use? There are a couple of good summaries on the ArcPad Team Blog which should help you get started.The long and the short of the matter is you have to make a compromise between image

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-38663293304317308412009-05-21T15:24:00.003+10:002009-05-21T15:31:55.437+10:00

ESRI have a great additional ArcPad Resource on their site.For guidance on how to use ArcPad in your field GIS project, take a look at Johnathan Raper’s, PDF ebook, 'ArcPad A Field User’s Guide'.The book can be found here.Please note that the book is based on a previous version of ArcPad, however the components and principles as discussed in the book are still valid.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-3298793592355915232009-05-06T08:26:00.001+10:002009-05-06T08:26:44.173+10:00

We have had a few enquiries from customers using the Streetmap Extension with ArcPad 8. On some PDA's, they are unable to add the streetmap data to a map that already has layers in it. If the map is empty, then there are no issues. To confuse things further, it all loaded fine on the desktop version of ArcPad.After a bit of investigation, it turned out that the cause of the problem was memory

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-85567187493649744612009-05-05T08:58:00.001+10:002009-05-05T08:58:04.049+10:00

There has been a little bit of confusion from some of our clients surrounding the support of related tables within ArcPad, using the AXF file format. Here are some basic rules which should help to clear things up:One-to-many, and one-to-one relationships are supported. Many-to-many are not.Related tables must be just that, tables, and not feature classes.The parent in the relationship must be a

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-54738641974658485742009-04-28T09:19:00.006+10:002009-04-28T09:51:06.805+10:00

Hardware such as the RICOH Caplio cameras with an integrated GPS Module are still a popular option for capturing images with location-specific information. However, emerging trends in the marketplace have called for cheaper options for users to capture images with a spatial location, in particular for the travelling masses.On a recent trip to the Southwest National Park in Tasmania, I tested the

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-18970173196525744062009-04-24T15:37:00.002+10:002009-04-24T16:00:04.597+10:00

ArcPad 8 has been released in Australia as of Monday 20th April.A bonus for users is that you can still choose between Version 7.1.1 and Version 8 for their ArcPad purchases.The inclusion of ArcPad Studio (the development framework to customize ArcPad) as standard with ArcPad 8 licences is good news to budding developers out there. For a list of 'Whats new in ArcPad 8', see: http://www.esri.com/

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-37802623774587407972009-04-16T09:24:00.004+10:002009-04-16T09:27:34.302+10:00

The GlobalSat BT-338 has been a popular and reliable performer in the GPS marketplace since 2005. With the release of the GlobalSat BT-335 GPS in late 2007, the datalogging capability has been added to the GlobalSat Bluetooth GPS range. The BT335 model can be utilised as either a stock standard Bluetooth GPS or as a datalogger. In addition to the Datalogging capability, the BT335 has increased

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-33035344241149747322009-04-16T09:04:00.003+10:002009-04-16T09:17:07.746+10:00

Since its release in 2005, the IPAQ 2790 has been one of the most popular PDA units utilised in the field of Mobile GIS. In late 2007 the IPAQ 200 series was released, which has reverted to a style similar to that of previous IPAQ versions such as the IPAQ 4700 series.Below is a table summarising the differences between the respective units. Some users are still opting for the proven 2790 over

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-55218194074092754472009-04-08T15:41:00.001+10:002009-04-08T15:41:10.299+10:00

ArcPad 8 was officially released in the US over night.Interestingly, you can buy both ArcPad 7.1.1 and ArcPad 8 from the online store.Stay tuned for the release in Australia!

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-80288667817964841402009-04-02T15:13:00.004+11:002010-03-16T11:09:10.426+11:00

There are several ArcToolbox tools available to assist in the process of checking data out of your Geodatabase for use in ArcPad, and then back in. If you have ArcGIS installed before installing ArcPad, these will automatically appear in the list of Favourites in ArcToolbox, Under "ArcPad Tools". If you don't have ArcGIS installed, then this will be of no help.If you don't have ArcGIS installed (

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-91688684269137096782009-03-30T15:44:00.008+11:002009-03-31T09:43:18.348+11:00

Did you know that the AXF file format supports multiple layer definitions for a single feature class? This works in the same way as Layer files in ArcMap: the layer defines the symbology, which points to a feature class, which stores all of the data (both spatial and attributes). To set this up in ArcPad:Open the AXF in ArcPad studioExpand the Feature Tables nodeRight click on the table you wish

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-56247987465962728522009-03-25T09:05:00.004+11:002009-03-25T09:16:40.665+11:00

Did you know that you can set icons for your layers. These will appear in the Table of Contents and the Edit drop down menu, making it easier to differentiate between your layers.For shapefiles, all you need to do is copy a .ico file, with the same base name as the shapefile, into the same directory. So, for example, if your shapefile is Roads.shp, name you .ico file Roads.ico.The process is a

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-29392120288862429682009-03-17T11:44:00.004+11:002009-03-17T12:03:45.537+11:00

In the wake of the recent Victorian Bushfires, behind the scenes, staff from RIA Mobile GIS have been providing technical assistance to MapTel, to support the Victorian Police Search and Rescue efforts.For further information read the post ArcPad 8 - Victorian Bushfires 2009 on the MapTel Blog.

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-74216339238449993672009-03-16T10:48:00.010+11:002009-03-16T11:49:50.256+11:00

There are a number of different hardware options to choose between for image capture within your Mobile GIS System. The competing priorities of specifications, cost and usability are balanced to determine the choice made by the user. Here is a table listing some of the typical units used for Mobile GIS applications and their respective camera specifications:IPAQ 612c Business Messenger·

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-74679673910108062812009-03-06T11:35:00.010+11:002009-03-06T12:16:38.272+11:00

RIA Mobile GIS now offers an expanded range of Training Courses.These courses are designed to assist organisations and users achieve the most from their Field Project. The courses are designed to encompass both the Field and Office (Desktop) components of a field based project as well as cover the integration between these components.The Mobile/Field based courses are:Using ArcPad - 1 day course

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-27811611032774788522009-02-27T11:37:00.010+11:002009-02-27T11:51:02.560+11:00

ESRI has announced that ArcPad 8 will be released in the first quater of 2009. The new version will see an entirely revamped user interface, featureing an Office 2007 type feel with ribbons and quick launch toolbars. As a bonus, ArcPad Application Builder, the development framework for ArcPad, will be included with every ArcPad 8 license.Other highlights of the new release include:An ArcGIS

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-52629866997935948052009-02-06T08:12:00.005+11:002009-02-06T08:23:47.677+11:00

Printing from a PDA usually meant connecting it to a desktop PC and sending files to the local printer. This meant it was hard when you are out in the field.We have been testing with a Zebra mobile printer with great success. You can print directly from ArcPad to a printer which is small enough to fit on your belt. These types of printers are great for receipts, barcode or reports. You could have

Adamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09668176584853755526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-18776452598503100062009-01-06T09:14:00.004+11:002009-01-06T13:38:49.104+11:00

Due to the nature of fieldwork, Mobile GIS hardware is often subject to harsh treatment from the elements and accidental knocks by users. For this reason ruggedized mobile devices are becoming an increasingly popular choice amongst Mobile GIS users.There are a variety of mobile devices that come in a rugged format, which are classified with an International Protection code for enclosures (IP

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-41098924933566801942008-12-23T15:10:00.006+11:002008-12-23T21:03:27.156+11:00

On many handhled GPS devices, you have the ability to "stake out" a point of interest. For example, you may know that you want to navigate to the nearest ice-cream store that has MGA94 coordinates of 527,105 5,251,855. How do you do this in ArcPad I hear you ask?Use the Find tool, and switch to the Location Tab.Make sure you change the coordinate system to what your coordinates are in (in this

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-51163564040382264552008-12-23T14:54:00.009+11:002008-12-23T15:08:03.048+11:00

In recent times we have had a lot of queries about the GPS Tracklog in ArcPad - how it works, when it gets created, etc. etc. Here is a brief summary of things you should know.How is it stored?The GPS tracklog is stored as a point shapefile. Each point contains information such as the time, coordinates and quality estimates. ArcPad represents this shapefile as a line layer, which is what you see

Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374076525971533290noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-976668483606747552008-12-16T11:58:00.002+11:002008-12-16T14:10:14.549+11:00

The Root Mean Square (RMS) Error is an important parameter which is frequently used in GIS. The RMSE is used as an indictor of the accuracy of the spatial analysis and/or remote sensing.The RMSE is a measure of the differences between the predicted or calculated values and the actual, or observed/measured, value. Each individual difference between the calculated and actual value is called a

Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15894474469507580099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-27960617669129955302008-12-16T09:41:00.003+11:002008-12-16T10:03:34.808+11:00

Optimising PDA battery lifeOptimising the battery life of your Mobile Device increases the efficiency of your Mobile GIS System. Here is a list of some of the modifications you can make to your Mobile Device to let you make the most of your time out in the field.PowerStart/Settings/System/BacklightCycle through and set options for Battery Power, External Power, Brightness, Keypad Battery e.g.

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-78365182847280843052008-12-04T15:32:00.005+11:002008-12-04T15:48:54.419+11:00

So that no one else has to stoop as low as I did and have to read the user manual, here is how you set up the Ricoh / iPaq to give the option to transfer photos via BT immediately after it has been taken.Make sure BT is switched on on the iPaqConfigure the iPaq to receive the imagesOpen the Bluetooth settings (Start -> settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth)Switch to the Services tabSelect File

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A common question for Mobile GIS users is whether to purchase a Compact Flash (CF) or Bluetooth (BT) GPS. Basically there is no wrong choice as both GPS receivers are functional devices in their own right and will provide a useful addition to your Mobile GIS system. The majority of BT and CF GPS receivers on the market these days come with chipsets that give them a standard positional accuracy of

Michaelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2231870502423609050.post-6142404808914682042008-11-27T08:56:00.009+11:002008-11-27T09:31:14.457+11:00

Subtypes, range domains and coded value domains. These are all terms that you may have heard tossed around in the ESRI world. But what exactly are they, and when should you use them? Here is a brief overview of the different terms.DomainsDomains are rules that are applied to individual attributes that define the possible values for that property. There are two types of Domains in a Geodatabase:

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GIS makes frequent use of a range of terms and acronyms.There are a number of online resources and GIS dictionaries which define these terms.A few of these online resources are:As part of the Knowledge Base on the ESRI Support Site, ESRI offers a comprehensive GIS Dictionary.The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) has a Free Edition of their AGI GIS Dictionary.UC Berkeley Library has a

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Did you know that the drawing performance of shapefiles in ArcPad is much better than the new AXF format? The difference is particularly noticeable for layers with a large number of complex features, such as a cadastre or road network.The table below shows a comparison of the drawing time for the Riverside Parcels sample dataset that comes with ArcPad 7.1 on a HP iPaq 2790. This layer has a total

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Maps can be an extremely useful resource in any field based mapping project.Associated with a map is a map scale.The scale is the ratio of a unit of distance on the map to the equivalent distance on the surface of the earth. (For example 1:25,000 means that 1 cm on the map represents 25,000 cm on the ground, or 250 m).A map scale is usually represented as a Ratio (1:25,000), but it can also be

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