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Orbit MM Plugin for ArcGIS (Flash)
The Orbit 3DM Mapping Publisher makes it possible to use Mobile, Oblique, UAS, Indoor or Terrestrial Mapping content within ArcMap.
This page describes the use of the Orbit Mobile Mapping Plugin for ArcGIS.
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 :
Mobile Mapping View Component