The Online API now contains updated content and support for additional datasets. In addition to existing U.S-specific data and content covering previous years, all of the existing API services can now be used to access and leverage additional datasets including a new U.S. Census 2010 dataset and a new Canadian dataset (subject to availability and the terms/restrictions associated with your API subscription).
- Get Datasets Service - The ESRI.ArcGIS.Client.BAO.Tasks.Utilities.GetDatasets class simple allows you to query the names of all publicly-available datasets currently hosted by the Online API.
- ActiveDatasetID Parameter - This optional set-able property is exposed in most task parameters and allows you to specify which dataset to leverage when submitting a Web services request to the Online APIs. The default value is the current U.S-specific dataset. Important note.
- Census 2010 Dataset - Esri is proud to announce release of updated data and content derived from the U.S. 2010 Census. Some highlights, as it pertains to the Online API, are described below. For more specific information please view the announcement describing the Census 2010 Geography Release.
- Updated Analysis/Summarization Variables - New and updated variables and values derived from the 2010 Census are available to query and analyze with the Online API.
- Updated Report Templates and Report Content - Updated report templates and content which specifically leverage the data derived from the 2010 Census can be generated with the Online API.
- Updated Geographies/Administrative Boundary Data Layers - The Online API can be leveraged to query and analyze locations described by custom-defined areas or by updated U.S. standard geographies/administrative boundaries. The Census 2010 release from the Census Bureau includes not only updated demographic data but also updated geographic boundaries. A summary of these boundary changes is available in this announcement describing the Census 2010 Geography Release.
- Canadian Dataset - Esri is proud to announce release of Canada-specific data and content. Existing Online API services now support querying and analyzing locations within Canada.
- Canada-specific Analysis/Summarization Variables - New Canada-specific variables and values are available to query and analyze with the Online API.
- Canada-specific Report Templates and Report Content - Report templates and content which specifically leverage the Canadian Dataset can be generated with the Online API.
- Canada-specific Geographies/Administrative Boundary Data Layers - The Online API can be leveraged to query and analyze locations described by custom-defined areas or by standard Canada-specific geographies/administrative boundaries.