topic Re: Save layer to kml in ArcGIS API for Silverlight Questions

Save layer to kml

LedonneJuan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:42:17 GMT

Hi, it is possible to save a dynamic or tiled map layer to kml? if yes, can anyone post a sample code.

and also how can i dynamically add a kml file?

thanks and God Bless

Re: Save layer to kml

DominiqueBroux — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:53:04 GMT

To create KML files, you can use the GP tools : MapToKML and/or LayerToKml.

To create a kml layer in a ESRI silverlight application, there is a sample here : http://resources.esri.com/arcgisserver/apis/silverlight/index.cfm?fa=codeGalleryDetails&scriptID=16487

and a thread here : http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/4897-KML-layer

Re: Save layer to kml

LedonneJuan — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:16:39 GMT

Thanks for the reply. is it possible to add kml layer from local hard disk, just like in arc explorer

Re: Save layer to kml

DominiqueBroux — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:26:05 GMT

The sample is not designed to allow adding kml layer from local hard disk.
But I guess, it's possible to modify it in order to get a file by 'OpenFileDialog' and to use this file to populate the kml layer.

Re: Save layer to kml

DanielWalton — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:33:18 GMT

This is very easily done. Search through the KML sample code and you will eventually find the code that converts a stream object into an XDocument object. You just have to write code to connect an OpenFileDialog.File.OpenRead() (Filestream) object to that routine.

Re: Save layer to kml

LedonneJuan — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:38:52 GMT

thanks for the replies. i will try your advices.

God Bless