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Create a KmlLayer using the ArcObjects Java API

XtungBebei — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:37:57 GMT

How do you create a KmlLayer using the ArcObject Java API? I would like to then display that KmlLayer in a MapBean.

I've been able to load an ESRI Shapefile by creating a FeatureLayer using the ShapefileWorkspaceFactory and displaying that Feature Layer. I am trying to find a similar approach for loading a local KML file and displaying it in an ArcObject map using the Java API.

Thanks

xtungbebei

Re: Create a KmlLayer using the ArcObjects Java API

EricBader — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:45:18 GMT

You can only add a kml layer to a GlobeBean.

Re: Create a KmlLayer using the ArcObjects Java API

XtungBebei — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:08:08 GMT

Thanks. I have 2 follow up questions.

1. But if KmlLayer implements the ILayer interface then why couldn't I add it using a MapBean's addLayer method?

2. If I wanted to add it to a GlobeBean, is there some sample Java code around on how to create the KmlLayer from a local file?

Thanks

xtungbebei