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

[FossiG_]

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

[JohnHauck]

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

Executing spatial queries

[FossiG_]

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

[JohnHauck]

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

[FossiG_]

Did so. Thanks a lot for your support! 🙂