How to create a Base Map? without ArcServer

Question

Hi All,

I'm creating an out-of-the box mobile application and I can't figure out how to create a cached basemap.

I am using ArcInfo and ArcMobile.  I don't have ArcServer yet.

I can create operational layers but how do you create a cached basemap without ArcServer?

I've read thru the forum and help pages to find additional informaiton with little success.

Anyone willing to share information on how to do this?

I've create a mxd file to use as a basemap but then what? When I create "mobile map" using arctools, mobile project center recognized the mobile map as an "operational layer" and not a basemap.

Thx in advance.

RobertMEIER · Answer

Hey Robert,

I can "Create Mobile Map" via the Mobile Toolbox ...but when I open the mobile cache in "Mobile Project Center" the map cache is Added as an Operational Layer and NOT as a Basemap.

Okay, Sorry, I don't use the Mobile Project Center to create my Mobile apps.

CNWGISGIS · Answer

In ArcToolbox, just use the Create Mobile Map tool in the Mobile Tools toolbox. Just put in the name of your mxd and then where you want the map cache to be created.

Then copy the map cache to your device.

Hey Robert,

I can "Create Mobile Map" via the Mobile Toolbox ...but when I open the mobile cache in "Mobile Project Center" the map cache is Added as an Operational Layer and NOT as a Basemap.

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RobertMEIER · Answer

In ArcToolbox, just use the Create Mobile Map tool in the Mobile Tools toolbox. Just put in the name of your mxd and then where you want the map cache to be created.

Then copy the map cache to your device.