Partially Implemented
Score1540
Instead of generalizing feature classes into new generalized feature classes (making data management a nightmare), I would like the geodatabase to handle the "generalizing" by storing multiple levels of generalized versions of each feature (similar to raster pyramids).
This will increase drawing speed!
Why is this popular idea not implemented yet?
Is ArcGIS Online any better handling large vector files?
This has been implemented for hosted feature layers in ArcGIS Online. See Optimize drawing of complex lines and polygons.http://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/share-maps/manage-hosted-feature-layers.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_736A1F3329BB46069CF1B62393705C4C
Note in the documentation says it only works when base maps is Web Mercator Auxillary Sphere, which is not an option for all customers. Going to create a new idea for that
"The basemap on which the feature layer is drawn must use the Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere projection (such as Esri default basemaps) to see improved drawing times. When the layer is added to basemaps with projections other than Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere, the layer is loaded without optimization."
It's a shame this can't be integrated to the standard software - I think it would be really useful for desktop users. It's the same principle as Level of Detail (LOD) used in real-time graphics & video games. Level of detail - Wikipedia.
That and proper native 64bit geoprocessing and applications without any of this nasty background processing ;-)
Look to ArcGIS Pro for that. It's the wave of the future.
Is that just for the native 64bit, or are LOD algorithms built into pro too? I'd love to switch to it... my organisation has other ideas though...
I'm not sure about the LOD algorithms but they have added vector tiles at 2.0.I plan on tiling many layers once we upgrade our servicers to hand 2.0. Of course they are in the budget for 2018 so it may be a year before I get them.