special task for buttons

[KonstantinAristov]

I have several functional buttons on my device. On this device an OEM version of AcrPad is installed. Is it possible to configure these buttons for specific tasks, e.g. navigating, point capturing, defining of attributes. Just now I plan the following workflow: while traveling in the field, surveyor use functional buttons for navigating (zooming, panning, zooming to bookmarks etc). When it necessary, he push the button F1 (which is not used in previous menu) and start point capturing. While surveyor is logging GPS-data on the point, he enters attributes from the list using functional buttons, (e.g. push 2 - tree type, 3- birch tree, OK; 3 ??? status, 1 ??? infected, ????; 4 ??? height, 18 ??? 18m, OK; 5 ??? width, 30 ??? 30cm, etc.). Is it possible to create such a thing in ArcPad? I will be very glad to know all opinions.

[KonstantinAristov]

I need specify functions of application for keys of my device. Press button get event. Is it possible?

[EricMcPhee]

Did you ever find a solution to your problem? I would like to be able to collect a vertex by pressing one of the buttons on my device.

[DeniseKing]

Hello,

You might be able to determine which buttons are configurable by reviewing a related topic, 'ArcPad in the key of...' on ArcPad Team Blog. Here is the URL to the KeyWatch script mentioned in the blog, it's an application to allow Windows Mobile users the ability to define hardware keys for assignment and use in ArcPad, http://arcscripts.esri.com/details.asp?dbid=16337.

Hope this helps,
Denise

[EricMcPhee]

Thanks! This worked out great. I created a new applet with a toolbar (not visible) and a button. I set the buttons shortcut to A1 and specified the buttons onclick event to call the script I had inside the applet. Press the A1 button on the mobile device while in ArcPad and the actions detailed in the script are run.

[DeniseKing]

Glad to hear Eric.

Denise:)