Abstract

Customizing and Building Tools for ArcGIS Explorer Desktop
Track: Developer
Authors: David Haines

For years, the Boulder County Land Use Department has used a custom toolbar in ArcMap to help Land Use staff add data, query databases, and generate reports. The code was written in VBA when ArcMap was first adopted by the county in the early 2000's. VBA is no longer supported, so the application needed to be rewritten.
After careful consideration, it was decided that tools would be built upon ArcGIS Explorer Desktop. Over the course of a year replacement tools were developed and new functionality added. Staff can now search the permit application tracking database, content management system, and conduct sophisticated neighborhood-based analysis all with a customized ArcGIS Explorer Desktop configuration. This presentation will go over how the decision was made, and the tools have been developed will be described and demonstrated. Attendees will have a greater understand how they can utilized ArcGIS Explorer Desktop in their organization.