Product Overview

Custom Mobile GIS Solutions

ArcPad Application Builder is the development framework for creating custom solutions for mobile GIS applications and tasks.

Creating a customized field solution for data collection and update is essential to ensure the integrity and value of your GIS data. The ability to capture attribute and spatial data directly in the field improves efficiency and reduces time spent correcting or reentering the data into the main database back in the office.

ArcPad Application Builder bundles the following:

• A desktop customization application called ArcPad Studio
• A license of ArcPad
• Detailed documentation, an object model diagram, and sample code
• First year's maintenance (includes support and upgrades for both ArcPad Studio and ArcPad)

Many of the customization tasks in ArcPad are performed directly using ArcPad Studio and require little or no programming. For more complex tasks, ArcPad exposes an extensive object model that can be accessed by writing VBScript or JavaScript code. Developers can build custom applications within this environment and deploy them on numerous ArcPad software-based devices in their organizations.

Why Use ArcPad Application Builder?

With ArcPad Application Builder, you can

• Improve the accuracy of GIS data collected in the field.
• Convert paper-based field data forms, permits, and reporting methods into mobile GIS applications.
• Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of field-workers.
• Tailor ArcPad applications to user skill levels.
• Automate ArcPad tasks and processes.
• Extend GIS capabilities to field-workers.
• Incorporate other technology such as digital cameras, range finders, and monitoring devices.

Who Uses ArcPad Application Builder?

ArcPad Application Builder enables organizations with various uses for GIS to deploy tailored mobile GIS applications for

• Inventorying
• Monitoring
• Surveys
• Inspections
• Reporting
• Data collection and validation
• Mapping