topic Re: Directions with Explorer on Android? in ArcGIS Explorer Questions

Directions with Explorer on Android?

ChrisYoung4 — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:35:15 GMT

OK, so I have a web map that is able to be viewed in the mobile ESRI app Explorer. On iPhones/Apple devices I can click on the feature scroll down to the bottom of the attributes and I have the ability to get directions from whichever software I choose ie. google maps, waze, apple maps; as far as android I do not have that capability of generating directions.

My question is, is it possible to get directions on android? if so am I missing a setting on the android device?

app build: 18.1.0

Adndroid Software: G955USQ55CR14

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

ChrisYoung4 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:09:35 GMT

anyone?

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

HeatherMcCracken — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:39:16 GMT

Hi Chris,

Currently, Explorer Android directions work if you have Navigator for ArcGIS also installed on your device. You are not alone in wanting Google Maps, Apple maps etc integration for Explorer Android. It's on our Roadmap for our next release which is slated for early 2019.

Thanks,

Heather

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

ChrisYoung4 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:41:00 GMT

Thank you for the information.

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

ChelseaRozek — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:54:29 GMT

I usually just add a hyperlink to Google Maps Directions in the feature popups.

Easiest if you have XY coordinates, an address, or place name that Google would recognize that you can populate in the URL: https://www. google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination={DisplayY}%2C{DisplayX} (no space after www.)

Otherwise, you may be able to use Arcade to get xy coordinates.

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

MaryEllen_Perko — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:19:02 GMT

Hi. "Early 2019" has come and gone. Is there a release date for this feature?

Thanks.

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

GarethBaker1 — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:04:21 GMT

I'd also be keen to know if we can expect a new Android release of Explorer with this feature in soon?

Thanks

Gareth

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

Error_999999 — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:39:38 GMT

As others have stated.. "Early 2019" has come and gone" any updates would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

AaronKoelker — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:53:26 GMT

Any updates on this? Feature still seems to be absent in Android as of Oct 2019.

-Aaron

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

BrentPierce — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:45:07 GMT

Hi Aaron,

We are working on this right now and it will be available in Explorer Android 19.1 which should be in beta in a month. Would you be interested in participating in the beta? If so please email explorer4arcgis@esri.com and we will get you information on how to join.

Hope this helps,

-Brent

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

APaulsen — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:35:39 GMT

Brent,

Any update on this? We would like to participate in the Beta if possible. We have half iOS and half Android devices and a pain to carry Navigator for one and not the other.

Andrew

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

AaronKoelker — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:40:53 GMT

I can't speak for iOS, but the new beta version of Explorer is available in the Android Play Store now, and allows for navigating with both Google Maps and ArcGIS Navigator. Tested both and it worked smooth.

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

APaulsen — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:58:10 GMT

Aaron,

iOS works and has for awhile. I was asking for our line superintendent who has Android. Can anyone download and use Android apps in beta?

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

AaronKoelker — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:01:49 GMT

I believe so. I had sent an email to the address Brent posted above and asked to get notified. It seems to be open to anyone on the Play Store.

Explorer for ArcGIS Beta - Apps on Google Play

Re: Directions with Explorer on Android?

BrentPierce — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 18:37:33 GMT

Yeah that's the link to get at the Android 20.1.0 beta. It's our first beta so will be a little rough but a good way to get a feel if your bug(s) have been addressed and to make sure your workflows work.

If you find any issues or have any questions whatsoever you can let us know in a number of different ways:

Post on our Geonet site: https://community.esri.com/groups/explorer-beta
Join the slack channel: https://explorer-slack.herokuapp.com/
Or just email us directly at Explorer4ArcGIS@esri.com