ShowXYLocation extension

Description

This sample demonstrates how to add a graphic layer to the map control and display coordinates for the current pointer location on the map.

Prerequisites

Product: ArcGIS Mobile

Platform: Windows

Requirements: Visual Studio 2008 (SP1), .NET Framework 3.5 (SP1)

How to use

1. Open Visual Studio 2008 and load the sample project. See the Setting up Development Environment topic for instructions on how to set up your development machine.
2. Compile the solution to create an assembly for the Mobile Project Center and an assembly for the Mobile application.
   Note:

   Pre-built assemblies are included with the sample project.

3. Deploy the mobile project assembly files to the <ArcGIS Mobile Project Center program folder>\Extensions and \Extensions\Win32 folders on your desktop where you'll author your mobile project with the Mobile Project Center application. See the Deploying Extensions section for details and path information.
4. In Mobile Project Center, add ShowXYLocationExtension to your project on the Capabilities tab.
5. Save and deploy your mobile project.
6. Start the ArcGIS Mobile for Windows application.
7. Open the mobile project. The new Show XY on map menu command is available on the View Map page.
8. Test the Show XY on map command by tapping or clicking the map. The current x,y location is displayed in the left bottom corner of the map control.

Where to get the sample

The sample is available for download from ArcGIS Online.