Latest Contributions by DerekLaw

‎01-19-2011

FYI, the widget submission entry form is now live: Submit Your Widget to the Flex-A-Widget Challenge (FYI: this is linked from the competition homepage) Hope this helps,

‎01-19-2011

Hi Robert, I believe the widget submission entry form is live now: Submit Your Widget to the Flex-A-Widget Challenge (FYI: this is linked from the competition homepage) Is it not working for you?

‎01-18-2011

Hi Drew, As long as the widget works with the 2.2 Viewer release, it should be fine. We strongly recommend that you thoroughly document your widget entry on its details page and in an associated ReadMe file, so others can understand how to use it. After all, the winner will be decided by public voting. Hope this helps,

‎01-17-2011

Hi Nasif, Query layers enable you to retrieve spatial data from a database as read-only layers. They don't support updating existing feature classes. If the data for your pump stations was also contained in the database, then yes, query layers will enable you to have that data "updated" each time the SQL query was executed. Hope this helps,

‎01-17-2011

Hi Timothy, At this time, there is no "perfect" solution for using the CASE/UML data model approach for designing geodatabase schemas. There are a few developer samples such as: ArcGIS Diagrammer 9.2/9.3 Geodatabase Diagrammer for ArcGIS 9 Please also review this help topic: A note about the use of UML for geodatabase design Hope this helps,

‎01-17-2011

Hi Mads, Good idea. We are working on updating the competition page. Thanks for your suggestion,

‎01-14-2011

All, FYI: The Flex-A-Widget Challenge official rules FYI 2: Due to technical difficulties on our end, "widget competition entry forms" cannot be submitted today. We will start accepting widget entry forms starting Wednesday Janurary 19th, 2011. Hope this helps,

‎01-14-2011

Hi Mads, Great question. Unfortunately, the terminology used in the official rules for the competition is a little confusing. In the quote you reference: "Contest Period: Widget Sample(s) may be submitted after 9:00 a.m. Pacific standard time (PST) on Friday, January 14, 2011, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. PST Friday, February 25, 2011 ("Contest Period"). Widget Sample(s) received before or after these dates and times will not be considered. Widget Sample(s) is considered received when accepted by Sponsor." The term "Widget Sample(s)" really means "widget competition entry form" and not the actual submission/upload of the widget(s) onto the Viewer code gallery. So, widgets that are already available on the Viewer code gallery can be entered into the competition, as long as the "widget competition entry form" is submitted within the time period specified by the official rules. Does that make sense? FYI: The Flex-A-Widget Challenge official rules FYI 2: Due to technical difficulties on our end, "widget competition entry forms" cannot be submitted today. We will start accepting widget entry forms starting Wednesday Janurary 19th, 2011. Hope this helps,

‎01-12-2011

Hi Timothy, What is the hyperlink that allows me to specifically download CASE Tools for use in Visio 2003 with ArcGIS 9.3.1? To be clear, you need to have a software license of MS Visio 2003/2007. You would create your own UML model (as a Visio diagram) that defines the schema of a geodatabase. You can get the ArcInfo UML template file from the first link in my previous post: Building Geodatabases with CASE Tools (under the Support Files section > ArcInfo UML model template) Or you could edit an existing data model. When you've finished your Visio diagram, you can import it into an empty geodatabase in ArcCatalog with the Schema Wizard tool - which is available in ArcCatalog, from the Customize dialog > Commands tab > Case Tools category. You will have to add the Schema Wizard tool to the UI. Hope this helps,

‎01-12-2011

Hi Timothy, What is the hyperlink that allows me to specifically download CASE Tools for use in Visio 2003 with ArcGIS 9.3.1? To be clear, you need to have a software license of MS Visio 2003/2007. You would create your own UML model (as a Visio diagram) that defines the schema of a geodatabase (or you can edit an existing data model). You can get the ArcInfo UML template file from the first link in my previous post: Building Geodatabases with CASE Tools (under the Support Files section > ArcInfo UML model template) When you've finished your Visio diagram, you can import it into an empty geodatabase in ArcCatalog with the Schema Wizard tool - which is available in ArcCatalog, from the Customize dialog > Commands tab > Case Tools category. You will have to add the Schema Wizard tool to the UI. Hope this helps,

‎01-10-2011

Hi Carlo, Is there a way in Catalog now to create the database as a diagram (a la Visio)? No, this functionality is not available in ArcCatalog. I suggest you vote for this functionality on Ideas.arcgis.com: Idea: Add a utility or tool to create, edit and analyze the geodatabase schema Hope this helps,

‎01-07-2011

Hi Trixie, You can use query layers in ArcGIS Desktop and it will access data dynamically over a network/locally. However, if you want to access the data dynamically over the Web, then yes, you need ArcGIS Server. Hope this helps,

‎01-07-2011

Hi Trixie, Yes, this capability is available by using "query layers" - which are SQL queries that can access spatial type data stored in a database (or geodatabase). In ArcMap, you would use a SQL query to create a new (read-only) layer. The layer behaves like any other layer in ArcMap: it can be symbolized, queried, and used in GIS analysis. If the data is updated in the database (independent of the ArcMap session), the update will appear the next time the SQL query is executed. What is a query layer? A typical workflow for ArcGIS Server users: In ArcMap, create a new query layer to access and display attribute and/or spatial type information from a database. Use ArcMap as the authoring tool for refining the query layer, such as: defining a definition query on the layer, setting symbology and labeling properties, etc. Publish the map to ArcGIS Server as an Optimized Map Service (or standard Map Service). Access the map service with ArcGIS Server clients and/or REST API�??s. In your case, you could use the ArcGIS API for Flex. Hope this helps,

‎01-06-2011

We would like to announce the Flex-A-Widget Challenge, a developer competition for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex. The challenge: either modify an existing widget or create your own custom widget for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex application, then submit it as part of the Viewer code gallery. The widget must work on the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex 2.2 or higher release. You can enter as many widgets as you like for the competition. If you have previously submitted a widget onto the Viewer code gallery, you are welcome to enter them into this competition. We recommend that you submit the following as part of your widget entry: A compiled version of your widget that works in the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex application The source code for your widget A ReadMe file that explains what the widget does and how to install/configure it An associated sample service available to see it in action (if needed) The winner of the competition will be decided by public voting. The Flex-A-Widget Challenge is open to everyone except Esri distributors, Esri employees, or their immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of such employee or person. Additional information and rules are available from here. More detailed information on the rules and widget sumbmissions will be posted shortly. Good luck and we hope you enter often!!! Sincerely, The Esri Flex Development team

‎01-06-2011

We would like to announce the Flex-A-Widget Challenge, a developer competition for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex. The challenge: either modify an existing widget or create your own custom widget for the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex application, then submit it as part of the Viewer code gallery. The widget must work on the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex 2.2 or higher release. You can enter as many widgets as you like for the competition. If you have previously submitted a widget onto the Viewer code gallery, you are welcome to enter them into this competition. We recommend that you submit the following as part of your widget entry: A compiled version of your widget that works in the ArcGIS Viewer for Flex application The source code for your widget A ReadMe file that explains what the widget does and how to install/configure it An associated sample service available to see it in action (if needed) The winner of the competition will be decided by public voting. The Flex-A-Widget Challenge is open to everyone except Esri distributors, Esri employees, or their immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of such employee or person. Additional information and rules are available from here. More detailed information on the rules and widget sumbmissions will be posted shortly. Good luck and we hope you enter often!!! Sincerely, The Esri Flex Development team

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