Load maps locally?

[ByronHenderson1]

Using the ArcGIS app, is there anyway to locally save maps on my device? For example, I'd like to upload a .mxd, geopdf, .pmf, or any map file type from my computer to my iphone/ipad so it can viewed even when I do not have cell phone service or 3G. Anyone have any ideas?

Some apps, such as PDF Maps and iGIS HD, have this ability but they do not have the same functionailty as the ArcGIS app. I don't want to re-create a map on my device. I'd rather develop a map project on my computer and upload the map, along with styles & symbology, to my device. Anyone know if ArcGIS can do this? Any suggestions on other apps that may work?

Thanks,
Byron Henderson
GIS Analyst

[PaulLohr]

Byron, I've seen this question come up a lot. The ArcGIS for iOS app is intended to work over the 3G or wifi connection. I think it is pretty much disabled without the connection.

If you decide to build applications with the ArcGIS SDK, it is possible to operate without a connection. There are code samples to get you started.

[DeniseKing]

[INDENT]Barrynz,

From reply on another thread from David Cardella, Mobile Development Program Manager:
http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/35982-download-shapefiles-to-iphone

We plan on having  offline capabilities in our ready-to-deploy applications some time next year (Q2  timeframe). We will require that data be publish using ArcGIS Server before  being provisioned to the device.

Having said that, if you would like to  develop your own custom application our iOS SDK currently supports off line  capabilities and we have a couple of samples on the iOS resource center to guide  you through this ... http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html...240c266ad3f1ec 

Cheers,
Denise
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