ArcGISMap with absolute/custom SpatialReference

Question

Hello,

We want to create a Base Map that does not reference any real Coordinate Systems, as a "local system", that is, someone wants to work with a system that absolutely begins at an arbitrary X:0 Y:0, regardless of the geographical representation.

An "empty canvas" at 0,0.

As far as I'm aware, in order to create an ArcGISMap object you absolutely need a WKID of some kind. Is there any way to create your own SpatialReference? From, say, 0 to 1000, or 1000 to 3000, or something of that sort. I didn't see anything after investigating the SDK but I thought I'd ask anyways.

Thank you kindly

MelitaKennedy · Answer

The closest you can get is to use either an arbitrary definition, for instance based on transverse Mercator, set the central meridian and latitude of origin to zero with the units you want and go from there. Another projection that could work is the "Local" projection. It's still geographic coordinate-based, but you can set it anyway. It additionally supports rotation, scale factor, and false easting/northing parameters (the last two reset the center point's values to whatever you want).

Either one would still be based on a earth-based GCS like WGS84. There are some non-earth-based solar system GCS for the other planets and moons.

Melita

DiveshGoyal · Answer

Unfortunately, I am out of my depth here.
My suggestion would be to start with the example shown in the ArcPy documentation and tweak one parameter at a time and see if the wkt yields a valid spatial reference.
Out of curiosity, what are you trying to achieve?

SalvadorApltp · Answer

Hello, Divesh, I am not an expert on geospatial sciences, so perhaps I am misunderstanding, but I am trying this WKT to create the SpatialReference but I am getting a "ArcGISRuntimeException: Invalid argument.: bad wkt:" with this

"LOCAL_CS["Non-Earth (Meter)", LOCAL_DATUM["Local Datum", 0], UNIT["Meter", 1], AXIS["X", EAST], AXIS["Y", NORTH]]"

I would greatly appreciate a bit of help or a few tips on how to properly set up the WKT.