ArcPad

Overview

ArcPad is mobile field mapping and data collection software designed for GIS professionals. It includes advanced GIS and GPS capabilities for capturing, editing, and displaying geographic information quickly and efficiently. Critical data can be checked in and out of a multi-user or personal geodatabase and shared across your organization.

ArcPad is part of an enterprise GIS solution and integrates directly with ArcGIS for Desktop and ArcGIS for Server.

ArcPad 10.0.3 is now available. It extends customization options and increases access to key geographic data.

New Extensions - A new ArcPad AXF Reader allows the import of AXF feature layers into compatible formats using the FME Extension for ArcGIS.

Improved Customization Capabilities - Python scripting is now recognized in ArcPad. Create a new Python source file using ArcPad Studio or your preferred script editor. Requires use of the Python programming language and the PyWin32 Python Extensions for Windows.

Enhanced StreetMap Premium Data Sets - ArcPad 10.0.3 includes the latest North America and Europe Street Map data sets from TomTom.

Specifications

GIS Data Collection

Create, edit, analyze, and display GIS data in the form of industry-standard vector and raster image files.

External Hardware Integration

ArcPad supports field devices, such as GPS receivers, range finders, and integrated digital cameras, with GIS data collection. Input from these devices is stored within the GIS.

ArcGIS for Server ArcPad Extension

Publish ArcPad projects to ArcGIS for Server using the ArcGIS for Server ArcPad extension. Any device that can connect to the Internet (by cradle, USB, Wi-Fi, or phone connection) can synchronize ArcPad edits directly with the enterprise geodatabase via ArcGIS for Server Advanced Enterprise edition.

ArcPad Data Manager Extension for ArcGIS for Desktop

A mobile component of ArcGIS, ArcPad integrates with desktop GIS technologies to allow field edits to be incorporated into a geodatabase through disconnected editing. It replaces the ArcPad tools for ArcGIS for Desktop that came with previous versions of ArcPad.

Symbology and Style Sheets

ArcPad enables high-quality mapping on mobile devices through supporting ArcGIS symbology and style sheets.

Customization

Create custom mobile GIS applications and tasks with ArcPad Studio.

ArcPad Studio is the development framework for creating extensions, applets, and tools with ArcPad.

Language Support

ArcPad accommodates localized languages. The ArcPad user interface is available in a number of languages, making it easier for mobile field-workers whose native language is not English.

StreetMap Extension

The StreetMap extension is based on StreetMap Premium for ArcGIS data derived from the TomTom (formerly TeleAtlas) dataset and now includes data for Europe in addition to North America. This extension is part of core ArcPad functionality and is included at no extra cost. It supports the Smart Data Compression (SDC) format and enables display, address geocoding, reverse geocoding, and routing capabilities.