Map Schema
Map Schema
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Elements

ElementDescription
ArcPadThe root element for all ArcPad XML statements.
BOOKMARKUsed to define a local bookmark in *.apm files or a global bookmark in ArcPadBookMarks.apx.
BOOKMARKSThe parent element for setting bookmarks.
COLORUsed to define a color in a color ramp.
COLORRAMPUsed to define the color ramp in a gradient fill complex polygon symbol.Used to define the color ramp in a gradient fill complex polygon symbol.
COMMENTSUsed to store comments for a layer.Used to store comments for a layer.
COMPLEXLINESYMBOLUsed to symbolize line features. Provides additional symbology options beyond SIMPLELINESYMBOL.
COMPLEXPOLYGONSYMBOLUsed to symbolize polygon features. Provides additional symbology options beyond SIMPLEPOLYGONSYMBOL.
COORDSYSDefines the projection of the data in an ArcPad map file (*.apm) or graphics layer file (*.apg).
DATASETSpecifies the pathname of a layer in an ArcPad map file (*.apm).
DECORATIONSYMBOLUsed to define a line decoration in a complex line symbol.
ENVELOPEDefines an extent rectangle.
EXACTUsed with VALUEMAPRENDERER for matching exact values within a specified field in the shapefile's DBF table. When a match occurs, the symbol is drawn as specified for that EXACT value.Used with VALUEMAPRENDERER for matching exact values within a specified field in the shapefile's DBF table. When a match occurs, the symbol is drawn as specified for that EXACT value.
GRADIENTFILLUsed to define the gradient fill in a complex polygon symbol.
GROUPSYMBOLUsed to symbolize features with multiple symbols acting as a single symbol (e.g., a freeway line symbol consists of a group of 3 line symbols).
HASHSYMBOLUsed to define a hash symbol in a complex line symbol.
HYPERLINKUsed to specify the hyperlink properties of a layer in an ArcPad layer definition or ArcPad map file (*.apm).
LAYERWhen used in a map file (*.apm), it defines the characteristics of one of the map layers.
LINEFILLUsed to define the line fill symbol in a complex polygon symbol.
MAPWhen parent element is ArcPad, MAP is used in ArcPad map files (*.apm) to define maps.
MAPGRIDUsed to specify map grid settings in ArcPadPrefs.apx. Also specifies map grid visibility in an ArcMap map file (*.apm).Used to specify map grid settings in ArcPadPrefs.apx. Also specifies map grid visibility in an ArcMap map file (*.apm).
MARKERFILLUsed to define the marker fill symbol in a complex polygon symbol.
MARKERSYMBOLUsed to define the marker symbol in a complex line symbol.Used to define the marker symbol in a complex line symbol.
MENUITEMUsed to define a custom toolbutton or specify a built-in toolbutton in a pull-down menu.Used to define a custom toolbutton or specify a built-in toolbutton in a pull-down menu.
METADATAThe parent element for layer meta data.
NORTHARROWUsed to define display properties for the north arrow in an ArcPad map file (*.apm).
OTHERUsed with VALUEMAPRENDERER as the default for rendering symbols that do not meet the criteria for any RANGE or EXACT values. Used with VALUEMAPRENDERER as the default for rendering symbols that do not meet the criteria for any RANGE or EXACT values.
OUTLINESYMBOLUsed to define the outline symbol in a complex polygon symbol.
POINTWhen parent element is REFPOINTS, POINT defines a reference point.
PROPERTIESDefines properties for the map in an ArcPad map file (*.apm).
PROPERTYThe Properties element allows you to store a value in the map document that can be referenced via script whist the document is open in ArcPad.
RANGEUsed with VALUEMAPRENDERER for matching a range of values within a specified field in a shapefile's DBF table. When a match occurs, the symbol is drawn as specified for each range.
RASTERFILLUsed to define the raster fill symbol in a complex polygon symbol.
RASTERFILLSYMBOLSymbolizes polygon features using the specified image as a fill symbol.
RASTERMARKERSYMBOLSymbolizes point features using the specified raster image.
REFPOINTSUser to specify reference points in a map for use with the offset and traverse tools.
ROTATIONUsed to define rotation properties for the map in an ArcPad map file (*.apm).
SCALEBARUsed to define display properties for the scalebar in an ArcPad map file (*.apm).
SCRIPTUsed in customization files (ArcPad.apx, *.apa, *.apl) to define scripts or specify an associated script file.
SEPARATORUsed to specify a separator between tools in a custom toolbar.Used to specify a separator between tools in a custom toolbar.
SIMPLELABELRENDERERUsed for labeling features. A field is specified for labeling all features of a particular layer.
SIMPLELINESYMBOLUsed to symbolize line features.
SIMPLEMARKERSYMBOLUsed to symbolize point features using one of the predefined symbol types: circle, square, cross, triangle, star, X, or diamond.
SIMPLEPOLYGONSYMBOLUsed to symbolize polygon features.
SIMPLERENDERERUsed to display features using one symbol.Used to display features using one symbol.
SNAPPINGUsed to specify the snapping settings for a layer in layer definitions and map files (*.apm).
STATUSBARUsed to define display properties for the status bar.
SYMBOLOGYThe parent element for symbology in an ArcPad map file (*.apm).
TEXTSYMBOLSymbol used to label point, line, and polygon layers.
TOOLBARUsed to define a toolbar in an applet file (*.apa) or custom configuration file (ArcPad.apx).Used to define a toolbar.
TOOLBARSThe parent element for all ArcPad toolbars.
TOOLBUTTONUsed to define a custom toolbutton or specify a built-in toolbutton in a toolbar.Used to define a custom toolbutton or specify a built-in toolbutton in a toolbar.
TRACKLOGUsed to specify the GPS tracklog settings in ArcPadPrefs.apx. Also specifies tracklog visibility in an ArcMap map file (*.apm).
TRUETYPEMARKERSYMBOLUsed to symbolize point features using TrueType symbols.
VALUEMAPRENDERERUsed to render features according to the value in a specified field. Based on this field, a value map can be created to classify data.
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