Hello,
I am attempting to use a Lighting Management System in an ArcSDE environment and need a little bit of direction. I was thinking that I should integrate this software as a model using model builder but I am not sure. Does anyone have any experience integrating third party software into an ArcSDE environment? Thanks!
Hi Tirrell,
I think there's a little confusion here. ArcSDE (the Enterprise Geodatabase) is a data tier concept. A model built with model builder typically takes data as an input, does something to the data, the then produces another data set as an output. It sounds like the LMS is a front end that can be used to display information and adjust lighting scenarios based on need and environmental factors. With that in mind, does the LMS provide for a way to make an ODBC connection to a 3rd party database, or does it use a built in/proprietary database? Is the LMS primarily an inventory system, or does it offer additional capabilities (I'm personally unfamiliar with the technology). If it's primarily an inventory system, have a look at this solution:
Streetlight Inventory | ArcGIS Solutions for Local Government