topic Re: How do I...... in ArcPad Questions

How do I......

GeospatialTechnology — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:00:04 GMT

Hello,

I'm new to ArcPAD and have a few more questions if anyone can help?

How do I:

1) Set up a field to auto increment values every time a point is recorded by gps?
2) Set up a field to automatically record the number of satellites visable everytime a point is recorded by gps?
3) Set up a field to record the PDOP every time a point is recorded by gps?
4) Set up a field to record the Easting every time a point is recorded by gps?
4) Set up a field to record the Easting every time a point is recorded by gps?

Thanks for any help 🙂

Re: How do I......

TimHopper — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:51:24 GMT

Mark,

Check out this thread which has a link to a handy applet you can use to accomplish numbers 2-5.

Number 1 isn't as easy. If you're using shapefiles you can set this up via the .apl file in ArcPad Studio without much trouble. If you're using feature classes within an axf file it's going to take some more work. A quick search through these forums should bring up many links to auto incrementing in ArcPad.

Re: How do I......

GeospatialTechnology — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:44:40 GMT

Thanks for this Tim. I'm new to ArcPAD although i have used ArcGIS for a number of years. However my scripting and modification skills are a bit lacking!

Could I confirm that what I need to do is place the applet in the applets folder on my gps unit. I then need to name a field in a form the same as one of the names outlined in the instructions. As long as the name is correct it will return the values I am looking for?

Thanks for your help!

Re: How do I......

GeospatialTechnology — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:59:42 GMT

Incidently I normally work with Digiterra Explorer. This is already set up so all you have to do is set the fields to automatically update with these. I don't think it would be so difficult for ESRI to implement.

Re: How do I......

TimHopper — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:47:01 GMT

You've got it. The field types also need to match appropriately, from what I recall most of the integer fields need to be floats.

If for some reason you test and the values aren't getting written, mess around with the field types.

I agree, it would be nice to see this implemented into the core package. All of these properties are accessible via code, so these modifications could also be implemented into any custom form using vbscript or jscript.

Re: How do I......

GeospatialTechnology — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:50:42 GMT

Hey thanks Tim. I've got it up and running and automatically updating with all the fields I require apart from the auto ID.

There is one minor niggle however. The coordinates are only recording to 6 characters. I would like a decimal in as well to record the location more accurately.

Some for example

x = 459227
Y = 450648

What i want to return is

X = 459227.58
Y = 450648.04

Is this possible or is it only set up to return the coordinates without decimel places?

Re: How do I......

TimHopper — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:03:58 GMT

I really don't recall. It's been a while since I've used it. If I have some time soon I'll take a look at it.

Your other option (although it's an extra step) is to check your data back into the geodatabase and then run the Add XY geoprocessing tool on the feature class.

Re: How do I......

GeospatialTechnology — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:13:17 GMT

Okay thanks Tim you've been a massive help!