topic Download version 2.1: Compact vs Full version seem to be the same in ArcGIS JavaScript Maps SDK Questions

Download version 2.1: Compact vs Full version seem to be the same

mikewebster — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:18:14 GMT

So the API download contains a compact and normal version. I would expect the compact dir to have less content as outlined in the matrix. I don't see the difference as they have the exact same content in each directory...same size, file & dir count.

http://help.arcgis.com/EN/webapi/javascript/arcgis/help/jshelp/arcgis_js_v21_api.zip

Downloaded on 9/30/2010

Re: Download version 2.1: Compact vs Full version seem to be the same

AxelSchaefer — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:03:57 GMT

Please read: http://help.arcgis.com/en/webapi/javascript/arcgis/help/jshelp_start.htm#jshelp/inside_compactbuild.htm. The differences are explained there.

You have to compare the size of the build, not the size of the installation folder.

2.1 standard: http://serverapi.arcgisonline.com/jsapi/arcgis/?v=2.1

2.1 compact: http://serverapi.arcgisonline.com/jsapi/arcgis/?v=2.1compact

Re: Download version 2.1: Compact vs Full version seem to be the same

mikewebster — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:43:06 GMT

Ya I understand the end goal difference. After comparing the 2 directories more, I now realize they both contain the exact same files. The difference is just a few files (such as jsapi.js) have been modified to support the compact delivery to the end user. Duplicating most of it into 2 directories just threw me off. I get it. Thanks.