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Orbit MM Plugin for ArcGIS

The Orbit Mobile Mapping Publisher makes it possible to use Mobile Mapping content within ArcMap.
This page describes the use of the Orbit Mobile Mapping Plugin for ArcGIS. For all other use, management or requirements review : Orbit Mobile Mapping

Orbit Mobile Mapping Toolbar

The Orbit Mobile Mapping toolbar is displayed automatically after installation. It can be hidden/displayed via the ArcMap customize toolbar drop-down.
Buttons from left to right :

  • Open photo
    Open or update the first mobile mapping view. Activate this function and single click on the map frame to load the nearest photo.
    The photo positions doesn't need to be visible for opening a photo.
  • Display photo positions
    Display the photo positions on the map frame. The photo positions can only be made visible if the map scale >= 1/5,000.
  • Save measurement
    Save the mobile mapping measurement done and visible within the Orbit panorama component as feature in an available ArcMap feature class according the spatial type.
  • Overlay vector data
    Overlay an available ArcMap feature class on the mobile mapping views within the Orbit panorama component.
  • Settings
    Establish and configure the connection to your Orbit Publisher and load a publication. Set “Remember my login” and “Auto login next time” to facilitate future access.
  • Help
    Go for help. You will be redirect to this page.

Map Component

The Orbit Mobile Mapping component is fully integrated in ArcMap :

  • To use the Map component we trust on your knowledge of ArcMap.
  • To open an photo or to load the photo positions a georeferenced map frame is required. Load a reference base-map and zoom to the area of your interest.

Panorama Component

The Orbit Panorama component is a dockable ArcMap component.
Click and drag the title bar to move it anywhere you want or to attach it to one of the ArcMap dockable hot spots.

The documentation on how to use the Orbit Panorama component can be reviewed here : Panorama Component.

Getting Started

Installation

  1. Review the technical requirements of this plugin : Requirements for Orbit Plugins and Web Viewer
  2. Download the plugin from our website : https://orbitgt.com/product-omm-plugin-arcgis#download.
  3. Install the plugin as administrator.
  4. Run ArcMap. The Orbit Toolbar should already be visible

Activation

To use the plugin, an activation key is required.

  • If no valid activation key is available the activation window will pop-up automatically when using the plugin.
  • The activation key needs to be entered only once as it will be cached on your device.
  • The activation code will be checked online, it is imperative that the PC is online to use the WebClient Plugin, see Orbit Online License Lease and Activation
  • To obtain an activation key contact sales at orbitgt dot com.

Connect to Publisher

Use the “Settings” button from the Orbit Toolbar, see above, to establish a connection to an Orbit Publisher.
Enter Publisher URL and User Credentials to get access to a Publication.

Sample data and Movie

 
Last modified:: 2019/03/25 11:36