Simple Thematic Mapping
Using the Simple Thematic Mapping configuration users can change layer symbology on the fly. The principle of the Simple thematic mapping functionality is to apply a symbology style in terms of a layer file to a specific layer of a dynamic map service.
Be aware that it is necessary to activate Dynamic Workspaces on the service that is to be used for simple thematic mapping. Open ArcGIS Server Manager and navigate to the Service, then Capabilities and check the box Allow per request modification of layer order and symbology.
Activate dynamic workspaces on the concerned map service
Currently, WebOffice 10.9 R4 supports the following symbols:
•Simple Fill Symbol
•Simple Line Symbol
•Text Symbol (in combination with annotation)
•Simple Marker Symbol
•Character Marker Symbol
Not supported are the following symbols:
•Picture Marker Symbol
•Multilayer Symbol
•Picture Fill Symbol
•Marker Fill Symbol
•Line Fill Symbol
Currently, WebOffice 10.9 R4 supports the following renderer: SimpleRenderer, UniqueRenderer and ClassBreaksRenderer. |
To ensure a minimum level of functionality for Character Marker Symbols, WebOffice 10.9 R4 converts Character Marker Symbols to Picture Marker Symbols. As a consequence, the vector advantages of the Character Marker Symbols are lost. As Picture Maker Symbol are graphic (raster) elements, that there could be a rasterization in connection with a reference scale. It is not recommended to use the unsupported Character Marker Symbols in connection with a reference scale for thematic mapping.
Add the Simple Thematic Mapping element below the ArcGIS Layer you want to provide additional mappings for. Then define one or more styles that point to a layer file that is saved on the GIS Server (e.g. <ArcGIS Server location>\directories\WebOfficeLayerFiles).
Simple thematic mapping configuration
Property |
Description |
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Style name |
Specifies the name that will be displayed in the user interface (GUI). |
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File path to layer file |
The layer file specifies the symbology of the layer to be used.
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Simple thematic mapping properties
•Due to performance reasons VertiGIS recommends to administer layer for thematic mapping in slight map services (a low number of layer). •WebOffice 10.9 R4 does not support any custom renderers in layer files. |
•The WebOfficeDataShare directory is a prerequisite for this tool. See chapter List of Data Share Directories for details. •See chapter Simple Thematic Mapping for details how to use simple thematic mapping in the WebOffice core client. |