Category Archives: Developer
Coming up in the Next Release of the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Java? A lot
The next release of ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Java is just around the corner. Version 10.1.1 of the Runtime SDK will bring a LOT of improvements and enhancements to help folks build some fantastic and powerful applications for any device, from desktops to hand-helds. The 1.0 release was an amazing feat, very powerful. 10.1.1 builds upon that great foundation for a better and more productive toolset! Continue reading
ArcGIS 10.1 and Windows 8
Microsoft has recently released Windows 8 and we have just released ArcGIS 10.1 Service Pack 1. I’m pleased to announce that Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 are now supported operating systems for ArcGIS 10.1 SP1.
Announcing 64-bit Geoprocessing!
At the Esri 2012 User Conference, 64-bit Background Geoprocessing was announced and scheduled to be released with 10.1 service pack 1. Now, with the release of 10.1 service pack 1 the 64-bit Background Geoprocessing installation is available for download from … Continue reading
Developing with the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android and Intellij IDEA
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition offers advanced support for development of Android applications. Currently the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for Android provides developer tooling exclusively for Eclipse but developers who use alternative Android developer environments can include the required libraries to enable development with the ArcGIS Runtime for Android. In this post I will walk you through the basics of setting up an IntelliJ IDEA project for ArcGIS Android development. Continue reading
ArcGIS app available in the Windows Store!
The ArcGIS app now available in the Windows Store provides a preview of features that integrate the new touch-centric view of Windows 8 and Windows RT with the ArcGIS Online mapping platform. With the app you can explore a gallery of compelling maps … Continue reading
Delivering your ArcGIS Runtime Java Apps with Java Web Start
We often get asked if applications built with Esri’s ArcGIS APIs can be used with Java(tm) Web Start. The answer is ‘yes’, but people still experience a “trial and error” process, unfortunately. In a sincere effort to try and clarify … Continue reading
Licensing your ArcGIS Runtime Application Deployments
This past Summer, as many of you know by now, Esri released a new and powerful GIS developer toolkit, the ArcGIS Runtime SDK 1.0.
ArcGIS Runtime is a developer technology for creating powerful, lightweight GIS applications that work with the entire ArcGIS system. ArcGIS Runtime SDK is a component of your existing Esri Developer Network (EDN) subscription, and is the channel through which you can obtain the SDK and begin using it today. Continue reading
Creating a Basemap Switcher – Part 1
The latest release of the ArcGIS Runtime SDK for WPF and Windows Phone and ArcGIS API for Silverlight includes support for the ArcGIS Portal REST API. Using the Portal library (ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.Portal.dll) you can easily search, browse, and open web maps available … Continue reading
Using Social Media to #tag @your Map
Wondering what people are talking about in an area? Would it be a nice addition to the data on your map? We’ve got you covered! With the Social Media template, your web app can display what people are saying through … Continue reading
Heat Up Your Webmaps
Looking to create a colorful heat-map using the ArcGIS JavaScript API? A beautiful heat-map is just a layer away using the heatmap.js library. This open source library developed by Patrick Wied uses JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas to draw ridiculously good-looking … Continue reading
