Load KmlDataset via URL without map visible

[jasonhartley]

I'm working on an Android app and I've noticed that when I create a KmlDataset where a .kml file is fetched via URL (e.g. KmlDataset kmlDataset = new KmlDataset(url);), that the actual call to the URL is not performed until after the map is visible (i.e. the addDoneLoadingListener(runnable) isn't called until after the map is visible). I need the KML data to display a layer on the map, but I also need from it the polygons beforehand for the sake of a geofence computation.

Is there a way to force the KmlDataset to be loaded immediately rather than after the map is visible on the screen?

Fwiw, I have a "Lite" runtime license, if that makes a difference.

[RamaChintapalli · Accepted solution]

HI,

KmlDataset is a loadable object. Can you try loading the kmldataset  (i.e call loadAsync) separately and get the required information before displaying it on the map.

Thanks
Rama

[jasonhartley]

kmlDataset.loadAsync() did the trick. Thanks!