A package is a set of items, such as a map and its referenced data, bundled into a single file on a local machine so that the items can be easily transferred from user to user or provisioned onto a device. This is especially useful for offline
Related terms
- mobile map package
A mobile map package (MMPK) is a standalone file that contains one or more map definitions, including the basemap layers, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles for use in offline applications built with ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps. - mobile package
A mobile package is a stand-alone Mobile Map Package (MMPK) or Mobile Scene Package (MSPK) file for use in offline applications built with ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps. - mobile scene package
A mobile scene package (MSPK) is a standalone file that contains one or more scene definitions, including the basemap layers, elevation layers, data layers, layer styles, and pop-up styles for use in offline applications built with ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Native Apps. - sideload
Sideloading is the process of deploying a file or package to a device without using a network.