Here’s a little fun from the Esri GeoGeeks as they’ve asked the @esrigram followers for thoughts on some cool Emojis for the ArcGIS user. The result is an impressive, fun list of some 20 cool emojis… have fun!
Emojis for the GeoGeek!
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Field Data Collection With Topcon Field Tools for ArcPad GIS
Good news for mobile mappers and users of ArcPad software for field data collection as Topcon announces a new solution [update] – Topcon Field Tools for ArcPad. From Topcon, the new version of Field Tools for ArcPad allows customers with ESRI ArcPad to take full advantage of GRS-1 functionality – internal modem and camera, while having access to convenient GPS configurations such as high accuracy network RTK. Any customization a customer has in ArcPad can be used on a Topcon GRS-1 with this software upgrade. Notable features of Field Tools for ArcPad include:
- ESRI AXF format support
- Decimeter and centimeter network RTK support
- Geoid implementation (.gff file usage)
- SBAS satellites display support
- Storage of compass and tilt values with images
- Log raw data with real-time records for post processing
- GRS-1 barcode scanning
See More info or see also Topcon
ArcPad 10 and 10 Cool, New Features
At the recently held ESRIUC the mobile team charged with the development of ArcPad provided a session designed to introduce users to the new functionality provided by ArcPad 10. Most noteworthy at release 10 of ArcPad are improvements to usability along with significantly enhnanced performance. Note, Arcpad 10 was released in June 2010 and there was also a release of SP4 for ArcPad 8. [Read more…] about ArcPad 10 and 10 Cool, New Features
Field Tools for ArcPad
Something for the field mapping crews as Field Tools for ArcPad has been updated from Topcon The new version will support the new GMS-2 Pro receiver and the latest version of ArcPad v7.1.1. New functionality features include:
— Support for ArcPad V7.1.1;
— Offset measurement using GMS-2 Pro internal laser distance meter;
— Feature height/width measurement;
— Barcode reading through image using the GMS-2 Pro in macro mode;
— Optional geotagging on the image with date/time and positional information;
— Communication to Topcon Beacon Receiver (BR-1) via Bluetooth or serial connection;
— Internal GPS receiver support;
— Connection to external Topcon receivers for higher accuracy;
NOCO GIS User Meet, Loveland, CO – Mobile GIS
It was good to get out of the office and meet some of the local GISers yesterday as I spent the afternoon at the city of Loveland’ s HQ for a GIS user group meetup. This group meets quarterly (roughly) and discusses who’s doing what and has special speakers to entertain and inform. Yesterday’s meet was focused on mobile GIS. Apparently after polling attendees at the previous meet-up, the topic of mobile GIS was on most people’s minds, thus the focus of this meeting.
The meet had a strong ESRI flavor as it was sponsored by ESRI – several staff from Broomfield organized the meeting and shared with us details of the ESRI Mobile GIS solutions, from ArcPad to ArcGIS mobile. We heard from the city of Fort Collins about their mobile code enforcement plans for citing/managing infractions on the local by-laws. the team uses ArcPad and Dell Axim PDAs (wow, haven’t seen them in years!!) on the upside they plan on updating things this fall with some spanky Panasonic Toughbooks – a tip, those Axims make great paper-weights! We also heard about ArcGIS 9.3, ArcPAd 7.1 and we got a good primer from Ryan Smith of ESC on what to look for when setting up and purchasing mobile GIS equipment (hardware, software). Finally, we heard that ArcGIS 9.3 “might” be coming on in June and the next NOCO GIS Meet up is planned for August 14 at the city of Loveland.
ESRI’s ArcPad 7.1 trial download now back online
I just heard from ESRI’s ArcPad marketing team, apparently a server issue may have prevented some people from accessing the free trial download.. the problem has now been rectified. From ESRI… we experienced a server issue on esri.com when we uploaded the 7.1 download files yesterday. This was resolved within an hour or so and all files should be ready to download now. Please try again and my apologies for the inconvenience. See more in the announcement or jump directly to www.esri.com/arcpad.
ESRI’s ArcPad 7.1 trial download now back online
I just heard from ESRI’s ArcPad marketing team, apparently a server issue may have prevented some people from accessing the free trial download.. the problem has now been rectified. From ESRI… we experienced a server issue on esri.com when we uploaded the 7.1 download files yesterday. This was resolved within an hour or so and all files should be ready to download now. Please try again and my apologies for the inconvenience. See more in the announcement or jump directly to www.esri.com/arcpad.
ArcPad 7.1 now available
Finally, it’s here! In version 7.1, the ArcPad object model has been updated to support data relationship rules and includes improved data management tools. (Note: ArcPad Application Builder 7.1 is sold separately)
ArcPad 7.1 includes the following enhancements:
· out-of-the-box solutions to view and edit relational databases in the field
· QuickProject—A simple data template to capture various geographic features and help both new and experienced users become immediately productive
· StreetMap extension—Includes the most recent North American street map data from Tele Atlas, providing geocoding, routing functionalities, and a preconfigured basemap for users at no additional cost
· Enhanced query capabilities—Includes a query builder and query forms that support predefined, customized queries
· ArcPad Data Manager extension for ArcGIS Desktop—Interactive tools in ArcMap and ArcPad that allow simple automation of field workflows and easier management of mobile GIS project deployments
To try a fully functional evaluation copy of ArcPad 7.1, visit www.esri.com/arcpad. The ArcPad Application Builder 7.1 update will be shipped automatically to customers who are current on maintenance without additional cost. Users who have purchased ArcPad 7.0.1 since October 22, 2007, will be eligible for a free upgrade to ArcPad 7.1.
Adams County Colorado using ike GPS and ArcPad technology from North South GIS
Another HOT topic at yesterday’s GIS in the Rockies was GPS tagging of photos for your GIS project. Adams County Colorado is using a very cool mobile field data collection solution thanks to the help of NorthSouth GIS, a local GIS consulting firm. Adams County is Colorado’s 5th largest county and home to more than 400,000 people. However, the county is for the most part rural so data capture can be a huge undertaking. The county had a need to capture a vast amount of data by sending field crews to record coordinates along with digital photography. They wanted highly accurate data and needed to build a database that could be shared over the the county by staff. Using the Ike GPS laser data capture device from NSG the county has been able to captured GPS tagged photography, attach event data to these data, QC in the office, upload to their server, and distribute the information via an enterprise system.
The county has managed to implement a very efficient system and has streamlined their workflows, however, what wowed attendees at the session was the Ike device. Developer by a company called surveylab, ike is billed as the World’s only fully integrated data capture device… I have to agree.. this device is indeed WOW technology! The ike GPS / laser scanner provides users wit: a compass, range finder, GPS, digital camera, ArcPad support.. and much more!
Some more details on ike:
– offers traditional GPS use and data capture
– GPS laser enables data collection from a safe distance
– collect data from up to 1000 m distance
– weighs 1200 g
– desktop synch
– runs on Windows Mobile
– comes with ArcPad application builder (optional) and the ike SDK
– 3.5″ screen (320×240)
– rugged
– supports 1GB SD card and 64 MB RAM
For more on this see http://www.co.adams.co.us/ or http://www.northsouthgis.com/ and http://www.survey-lab.com/
Mobile Map connect takes ESRI data to the field
Speaking of ArcPad and mobile GIS, Geoage today has introduced ESRI UC attendees to their Mobile Map Connect application. According to Don fromm Geoage who I just spoke with, Mobile Map Connect enables ESRI users to take their maps and data into the field, with little mobile know-how etc… so newbies can get up and running fast, right out of the box and with little or no training. The solution works on any Windows mobile enabled device. See www.geoage.com for more