topic ArcMap Addin to identify point and read custom attribute from XY Data in ArcObjects SDK Questions

ArcMap Addin to identify point and read custom attribute from XY Data

FossiG_ — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:06 GMT

Hi,

using ArcMap I'am displaying points out of a database-table using a "Database Connection" and "Display XY Data...".

Besides the coordinates and other attributes the database table contains an id which I would like to pass to an application when the user clicks on a the corresponding point in the map.

The identify dialog lists this id in the field&value section. Is it possible to extend the identify dialog? I.e. can I place a custom button in this dialog to call a custom app passing a value from a specific field?

As an alternative would it be possible to create an tool-addin, which can read the id-field as soon the user clicks a point in the layer derived from the database connection?

I did the ArcObjects 10 Walkthrough "Building custom UI elements using add-ins" which went very smooth so far. But I'm stuck finding where to start about this. The SDK is just gigantic and a little confusing to newbies making the first steps. 😉

Perhaps I am just missing the right keyword or there is a snippet I overlooked. So any hint would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Fossi

Re: ArcMap Addin to identify point and read custom attribute from XY Data

JohnHauck — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:27:57 GMT

Please take a look at the following document as this goes into some detail on spatial queries:

Executing spatial queries

Re: ArcMap Addin to identify point and read custom attribute from XY Data

FossiG_ — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:25:25 GMT

Hi,

thanks a lot. With the right keywords it goes a lot easier.:D

Due to your article I came across the snippet "Get First Feature from Point Search in GeoFeatureLayer"
http://help.arcgis.com/en/sdk/10.0/arcobjects_net/componenthelp/index.html#//004900000046000000

This gives a great start and half the battle is won. Thanks again.

Out of sheer curiosity: Is it possible to extend or customize the identify dialog?

Thanks in advance,
Fossi

Re: ArcMap Addin to identify point and read custom attribute from XY Data

JohnHauck — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:26:33 GMT

No, it's not possible to customize the Identify dialog. I'd suggest that you check out the following ArcGIS Idea and add any comments that you may have regarding this.

Customize Identify Window

Re: ArcMap Addin to identify point and read custom attribute from XY Data

FossiG_ — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:03:40 GMT

Did so. Thanks a lot for your support! 🙂