topic does gps work even when application is closed in ArcGIS AppStudio Questions

does gps work even when application is closed

rsharma — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:57:05 GMT

hi,

i have created an application where i am storing current lat long through position source element, i want to know does this element work and save my coordinate even when the application is closed whole time until some condition meet.

Re: does gps work even when application is closed

ErwinSoekianto — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:04:20 GMT

@rsharma

It sounds like you are describing "Background Location" functionality, is it correct? https://doc.arcgis.com/en/appstudio/extend-apps/capabilities.htm (see Background Location section.)

Erwin

Re: does gps work even when application is closed

rsharma — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:59:28 GMT

hi @ErwinSoekianto

i am trying to get state of application in qml

console.log(Qt.application.state);

but how to make gps work on 2 states active and hidden. when it is active it return 4 and when i close the app with middle button. it return 0, and i have to make gps working in both state.

How to do it.

Thanks in advance

i have enabled the location in capabilities in background modes.