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Limitations in ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java – Request for Confirmation

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03-10-2025 01:18 PM
JayantaPoddar
MVP Alum
Dear Experts,
My team is working on ArcGIS Runtime SDK 200.5 for Java
We are encountering the following challenges:
  1. Georeferencing (GCP Creation Method)
    • The Java SDK does not support creating Ground Control Points (GCPs) for georeferencing.
    • Users can only load/import already georeferenced maps for analysis.
  2. Mosaicking DTED Datasets
    • Direct DTED mosaicking may not be explicitly supported.
  3. Analysis Capabilities
    • The Java SDK 200.5 does not support direct creation of GeoPackages.
    • Editing existing GeoPackages is also unsupported.
  4. Shapefile Operations
    • The SDK does not support direct Shapefile creation (only reading).
    • Editing existing Shapefiles is not supported.
    • Alternative solutions include using GeoTools or GDAL for programmatic Shapefile creation.
  5. Local Server Support
    • ArcGIS Local Server does not support Web Feature Services (WFS).
    • For WFS capabilities in a local environment, alternatives such as ArcGIS Server or open-source platforms like GeoServer are recommended.
    • ArcGIS Local Server facilitates running geoprocessing and map services offline but does not natively support hosting WFS.
  6. Network Dataset Parameters
We would appreciate any confirmation regarding the limitations, particularly if these features are unavailable, deprecated or removed in the latest SDK version. Is there any workaround? I would appreciate a well-informed response.


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MarkBaird
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@JayantaPoddar 

The ArcGIS Maps SDK for Java is a deprecated product so if this is a new project I'd encourage you to not to use this.  

The Local Server product is also deprecated so again I'd discourage you from using this in a new solution.

Can you explain a little more about the solution you are creating.  Is this a desktop app or a server side component?  This will help us to guide you to a more suitable technology for your solution.

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