topic Re: Help needed in ArcGIS JavaScript Maps SDK Questions

Help needed

NicholasJames — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 04:39:44 GMT

Hi there, I've been tasked with creating a "simple" map that is database driven with co-ordinates and a basic info popup.

I am however by no means a developer and this is for a charity event, so i've come here to find out if anyone is prepared to help me to get this (or at least the basics) going.

The database has been created for me and the GPS co-ordinates are automatically populated.

So what I need is to create a map.aspx page which when provided with an ID (/map.aspx?ID=1234) looks up the co-ordinates and centers the map on that location with a little icon that can be clicked and then shows 2-3 values like name etc. from the same table as the co-ordinates.

I hope someone can help me because I am very much in the dark with this stuff.

Thank you in advance.

Re: Help needed

KenMorefield — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 15:43:46 GMT

You might look at samples that utilize a .csv file to display point graphics. Here is a link to one example

If you can dump out a static copy of your database to a .csv file, then you should be able to create an application that doesn't necessarily need ArcGIS Server to render the data. The sample above plots a point graphic for each set of coordinates in the csv file.

Ken

Re: Help needed

KenBuja — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:27:01 GMT

Esri's story maps might be a way to solve your problem. There are several templates that make it pretty easy to set up. The Storytelling Playlist uses an ArcGIS Online map, which is created by ingesting a .csv file. You can configure the popup to show the attributes you want to display. Although it doesn't zoom into the point when you click on it, that may not be difficult to add to the code.

Re: Popup Help needed

NicholasJames — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 04:26:39 GMT

Thanks for the responses, however I have to work within the framework given, there's no negotiation there.

I have managed (with some assistance) to get my map working and now I have to figure out how to get a custom popup working, the support samples aren't of much help at all. All I need to do is display two images on the popup and two values from the same database that has the co-ordiantes, so when I click on the graphic on the map I get the popup.

What level of official support is available for customers who have purchased ArcGIS server ?

I have at most two days left to finish this project.