topic Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator? in ArcGIS Navigator Questions

Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

GöktuğMert — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:44:42 GMT

I have some kml files created with Google Earth. Can I run Navigator with these files?

Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

DanPatterson_Retired — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:12:29 GMT

From this page... Navigator for ArcGIS | ArcGIS I am not sure where you got the idea that you can import kml or kmz files at all. I must be missing something.

Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

GöktuğMert — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 17:26:05 GMT

I have routes as kml files, and I must provide navigation for these routes. That's why, I've asked this question. I didn't ask "How can I import kml files?", I've asked "Can I import kml files?".

Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

DanPatterson_Retired — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:19:17 GMT

So we are on the same page...they give no clue on the documentation page that you can import them. You can make your own routes, but you already have them pre-made.

Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

XanderBakker — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:17:32 GMT

For now the possibilities are still limited and coverage of the maps are only available for Europe and North America: Navigator Map coverage—StreetMap Premium for ArcGIS | ArcGIS for Server

Reading the FAQ for Navigator (FAQs—Navigate | ArcGIS ), I notice that you can not use your own network at this time to generate the routes.

Please note that Navigator is an App that is still in development and I suspect that it will evolve more to integrate better with the rest of the platform, like with Workforce. In Workforce (now in beta) at this moment you cannot order the assigned work based on VRP. I can imagine that at a later stage this will be considered.

So the answer (for now) is no, you cannot import KML file in Navigator.

Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

MarkBockenhauer — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:34:55 GMT

Göktuğ,

Navigator does not support KML, but there are plans to support "Pre-Planned Routes" in a future release. Currently you can use an app link Create an app link—Navigate | ArcGIS to send route stops to Navigator in a defined order. A route is calculated based on the provided stops. We are working to provide a similar solution for pre-planned routes... Send the precise driving directions (lines to follow) for a street sweeper, school bus etc..

If interested you can send your specific scenario to navigator4arcgis@esri.com (navigator feedback) it may help the Apps team meet the needs of your use case with Navigator, as this new functionality is developed.

Thanks
Mark

Re: Can I give a route map as a kml file to Navigator?

XanderBakker — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:18:15 GMT

Thanx Mark! ... just send an email describing a specific use case from a client.