Latest Contributions by morganwilliams

Still trying to include a Bing map as a background/baseMap!!! What is everyone else using for ArcReader .pmf's??????? ... View more

Morgan, In doing some research on this issue you are describing, I was able to find out, where this is a logged bug with development. I am including the bug number, title and its current status for you. Please let us know if you have any further questions or issues. Gracias, Morgan! [#NIM059044 Error packaging a published map that contains some types of basemap layers. ] Status: New �?? The Nimbus bug/enhancement has been logged by ESRI Support and is in the process of being reviewed by Development Thank YOU Juan!!! Please keep on top of this as this was my sole justification for buying an ArcInfo level license with multiple extensions. Is there a better way or vehicle to distribute pre-symbolized multi-layered maps that a user can enter coordinates into and see if they are in or out of certain layers/zones??? I tried ArcExplorer but didn't seem as pre-symbolized by extents and digestible as ArcReader has been for me. I guess I may have to go to Google Earth as many of my Users have requested???? Also, I have always had to keep data in existing format when packaging, but it still appears to be some sort of Geo-database in CW01## folders? I wanted to have more speed for my users as I am losing out to Google Earth and its' quicker tileing of imagery. Please advise!! ... View more

Just like MXDs, you are going to want to stay current on the version of PMFs you are using. I suppose you could get Publisher 9.3 (as suggested above), but being that ArcReader is free, I would just download version 10 of ArcReader, and continue working with ArcPublisher 10 on ArcGIS 10. Need Help!! Can't get data to package with Bing Imagery Links!!! Other GIS server links for imagery seem to work?? I've tried all possible options under the extension. Is there no way to turn off or remove from .pmf (Data) and possibly re-add on the User ArcReader end???? Please, PLEASE Advise! ... View more

Can someone (maybe even ESRI) please explain if our clients using our published .pmf need or will benefit from an ArcReader service Pack. I guess this is asking too MUCH?????? I have ArcInfo 10.0 with SP4, but I guess my clients will have ArcReader 10 with no SP or SP4 if it will help (Especially with lag).  My clients are trying to replace what I do with Google Earth, so I could really use some support/advice. These folks don't have alot of patience and some don't want to learn the new buttons since they already know how to drive the inferior Google Earth. THANKS!!! Bump! Is there a clear benefit for SP4 or can machines with only ArcReader function just as well without?? Please Advise as I am losing clients/users! Thanks. ... View more

Here are links to the older discussion forums associated with the topic:  ArcReader ARCHIVED FORUMS: ArcReader Discussion Forums Thanks but there are ZERO Threads there??? ... View more

Thanks, but I'm wondering why there are 4 specific Service Packs solely for ArcReader??  I thought if the published/distilled product was created in 10.0 SP 4 then ArcReader would do better with its' SP 4??? On a related note my ArcReader products seem to be running slower, spooling and spooling waiting for online imagery and I imagine the bigger/complex polygon layers like the Wetlands to finally draw.  Seems to have to draw more than what is in current extent?? Appreciate the help.. Can someone (maybe even ESRI) please explain if our clients using our published .pmf need or will benefit from an ArcReader service Pack. I have ArcInfo 10.0 with SP4, but I guess my clients will have ArcReader 10 with no SP or SP4 if it will help (Especially with lag).  My clients are trying to replace what I do with Google Earth, so I could really use some support/advice. These folks don't have alot of patience and some don't want to learn the new buttons since they already know how to drive the inferior Google Earth. THANKS!!! ... View more

Yes, Explorer Desktop is just too slow to open and at handling large vector datasets, and the interface is too clunky (Oh, it also always changes the W7 desktop to classic). What most users like about ArcReader is the interface similarity to other programs (SMT) and ArcMap used in O&G exploration. People that are doing this type of work are not always interested in a WebApp (which are also too slow), just a clean interface, and good performance. I was also hoping for some increased functionality and performance; too bad ArcReader is dead software. This is really sad. The whole reason I coughed up the BIG Bucks for ArcInfo and Publisher was the ability to publish comprehensive map packages ie ArcReader projects, that a simpleton can enter coordinates into and easily determine if it is in or out of layer of interest. I may be missing something:confused:??? What ESRI product is to be used for this in the future?? I know it is not for all users to have ArcMap $$!!!! Please ADVISE... ... View more

Morgan,   We have not installed any service packs on our ArcReader installations.  The issues addressed with the service packs seem to be all geoprocessing related, which can't be done in Arcreader.  So if they don't have ArcMap on their machine just do a basic ArcReader 10 install.  If they do have ArcMap I would do Service pack 3 on ArcMap/ArcView only. Thanks, but I'm wondering why there are 4 specific Service Packs solely for ArcReader??  I thought if the published/distilled product was created in 10.0 SP 4 then ArcReader would do better with its' SP 4??? On a related note my ArcReader products seem to be running slower, spooling and spooling waiting for online imagery and I imagine the bigger/complex polygon layers like the Wetlands to finally draw.  Seems to have to draw more than what is in current extent?? Appreciate the help.. ... View more

Hello, The issue that you are running into, with not being able to launch ArcReader after double-clicking on a PMF in Windows Explorer, is a known Software Defect that was introduced with the File Menu Performance Patch after Service Pack 3. Being that you have installed Service Pack 4, that patch was now part of that install rather then a separate patch so that is why the issue is still apparent. This issue is not reproducible in 10.1 As another workaround, right-clicked on the PMF and go to 'Open With' > 'Choose Default Program' > Browse > C:\Program Files (x86)\ArcGIS\ArcReader10.0\bin\ArcReader.exe > 'Open' > OK. ArcReader was now set to be the default program to always open the PMF file type, thus the file association was changed from the ArcgisfileHandler.exe Thank you. I am also having a wonderful time with my distilled ArcReader packages!!! I recently went straight from 9.3.1 to 10.0 SP4. Having trouble digesting/understanding "installed Service Pack 4, that patch was now part of that install rather then a separate patch so that is why the issue is still apparent." How can I avoid my users having bad shortcuts on thier desktops?? Should I only install ArcReader 10 on thiers, maybe SP 3 or no service pack(s)??? These users don't have the full software(s) as I do, so will they still have to manually associate?. Not sure if they will even encounter the same ArcgisfileHandler.exe issues? Thanks!!!! ... View more