ArcPad Software
Mapping and GIS for Mobile Systems

ESRI's ArcPad software is mobile mapping and geographic information system (GIS) technology. ArcPad provides database access, mapping, GIS, and global positioning system (GPS) integration to users out in the field via handheld and mobile devices. Data collection with ArcPad is fast, easy, and significantly improved with immediate data validation and availability.

What Can You Do with ArcPad?

• Use your existing data—ArcPad supports industry-standard vector and raster image display.
• Add data from the Internet—Data can be provided from the Internet via wireless technology.
• Move around your map—ArcPad includes a number of map navigation tools including zoom and pan, spatial bookmarks, and center on the current GPS position.
• Query your data—Identify features, display hyperlinks, and locate features.
• Measure distance, area, and bearings on your ArcPad map.
• Navigate with your GPS—Connect a GPS and let ArcPad guide you.
• Edit your data—Create and edit spatial data using input from the mouse pointer, pen, or GPS.
• Include ArcPad in your GIS solution—Extract, convert, and project your existing data using ArcGIS Desktop or ArcView 3.x.

ArcPad Application Builder
Custom Solutions for Mobile Systems

Although ArcPad is designed to be flexible and easy to use, you may want the interface to reflect your own preferences and the way you work. You can customize ArcPad using the ArcPad Application Builder.

What Can You Do with the ArcPad Application Builder?

You can perform the following personalization and customization tasks:

• Create new toolbars that contain built-in and custom tools.
• Design custom forms to streamline data collection in the field.
• Write scripts that automate tasks and interact with ArcPad software's internal objects.
• Build applets to accomplish your organization's unique goals.
• Develop extensions to support new file formats and positioning services.

All customization is performed on the desktop and deployed to ArcPad on the mobile device. The ArcPad Application Builder includes a copy of ArcPad, ArcPad Studio (the desktop customization application), detailed online documentation, sample code, and first-year maintenance.