topic Limitations in ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java – Request for Confirmation in Java Maps SDK Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/limitations-in-arcgis-runtime-sdk-200-5-for-java/m-p/1593994#M2877 <DIV class="">Dear Experts,</DIV><DIV class="">My team is working on ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java</DIV><DIV class="">We are encountering the following challenges:</DIV><OL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Georeferencing (GCP Creation Method)</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>The Java SDK does not support creating Ground Control Points (GCPs) for georeferencing.</LI><LI>Users can only load/import already georeferenced maps for analysis.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Mosaicking DTED Datasets</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>Direct DTED mosaicking may not be explicitly supported.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Analysis Capabilities</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>The Java SDK 200.5 does not support direct creation of GeoPackages.</LI><LI>Editing existing GeoPackages is also unsupported.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Shapefile Operations</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>The SDK does not support direct Shapefile creation (only reading).</LI><LI>Editing existing Shapefiles is not supported.</LI><LI>Alternative solutions include using GeoTools or GDAL for programmatic Shapefile creation.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Local Server Support</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>ArcGIS Local Server does not support Web Feature Services (WFS).</LI><LI>For WFS capabilities in a local environment, alternatives such as ArcGIS Server or open-source platforms like GeoServer are recommended.</LI><LI>ArcGIS Local Server facilitates running geoprocessing and map services offline but does not natively support hosting WFS.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Network Dataset Parameters</STRONG></DIV></LI></OL><DIV class="">We would appreciate any confirmation regarding the limitations, particularly if these features are unavailable, deprecated or removed in the latest SDK version. Is there any workaround? I would appreciate a well-informed response.</DIV> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:18:53 GMT JayantaPoddar 2025-03-10T20:18:53Z Limitations in ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java – Request for Confirmation https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/limitations-in-arcgis-runtime-sdk-200-5-for-java/m-p/1593994#M2877 <DIV class="">Dear Experts,</DIV><DIV class="">My team is working on ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java</DIV><DIV class="">We are encountering the following challenges:</DIV><OL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Georeferencing (GCP Creation Method)</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>The Java SDK does not support creating Ground Control Points (GCPs) for georeferencing.</LI><LI>Users can only load/import already georeferenced maps for analysis.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Mosaicking DTED Datasets</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>Direct DTED mosaicking may not be explicitly supported.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Analysis Capabilities</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>The Java SDK 200.5 does not support direct creation of GeoPackages.</LI><LI>Editing existing GeoPackages is also unsupported.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Shapefile Operations</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>The SDK does not support direct Shapefile creation (only reading).</LI><LI>Editing existing Shapefiles is not supported.</LI><LI>Alternative solutions include using GeoTools or GDAL for programmatic Shapefile creation.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Local Server Support</STRONG></DIV></LI><UL><LI>ArcGIS Local Server does not support Web Feature Services (WFS).</LI><LI>For WFS capabilities in a local environment, alternatives such as ArcGIS Server or open-source platforms like GeoServer are recommended.</LI><LI>ArcGIS Local Server facilitates running geoprocessing and map services offline but does not natively support hosting WFS.</LI></UL><LI><DIV><STRONG>Network Dataset Parameters</STRONG></DIV></LI></OL><DIV class="">We would appreciate any confirmation regarding the limitations, particularly if these features are unavailable, deprecated or removed in the latest SDK version. Is there any workaround? I would appreciate a well-informed response.</DIV> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:18:53 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/limitations-in-arcgis-runtime-sdk-200-5-for-java/m-p/1593994#M2877 JayantaPoddar 2025-03-10T20:18:53Z Re: Limitations in ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java – Request for Confirmation https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/limitations-in-arcgis-runtime-sdk-200-5-for-java/m-p/1594126#M2878 <P><a href="https://community.esri.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/95280">@JayantaPoddar</a>&nbsp;</P><P>The ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java is a <A href="https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/deprecation-arcgis-maps-sdk-for-java-000032164" target="_self">deprecated</A> product so if this is a new project I'd encourage you to not to use this.&nbsp;&nbsp;</P><P>The Local Server product is also <A href="https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/deprecation-arcgis-maps-sdk-for-local-server-000034908" target="_self">deprecated</A> so again I'd discourage you from using this in a new solution.</P><P>Can you explain a little more about the solution you are creating.&nbsp; Is this a desktop app or a server side component?&nbsp; This will help us to guide you to a more suitable technology for your solution.</P> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:33:31 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/java-maps-sdk-questions/limitations-in-arcgis-runtime-sdk-200-5-for-java/m-p/1594126#M2878 MarkBaird 2025-03-11T09:33:31Z