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Specify a map’s spatial reference.

Image of set spatial reference

Use case

Choosing the correct spatial reference is important for ensuring accurate projection of data points to a map.

How to use the sample

Pan and zoom around the map. Observe how the map is displayed using the World Bonne spatial reference.

How it works

  1. Instantiate an ArcGISMap object using a spatial reference e.g. ArcGISMap(SpatialReference(54024)).
  2. Instantiate a Basemap object using an ArcGISMapImageLayer object.
  3. Set the base map to the map.
  4. Set the map to the MapView.

The ArcGIS map image layer will now use the spatial reference set to the ArcGIS map (World Bonne (WKID: 54024)) and not it’s default spatial reference.

Relevant API

  • ArcGISMap
  • ArcGISMapImageLayer
  • Basemap
  • MapView
  • SpatialReference

Additional information

Operational layers will automatically project to this spatial reference when possible.

Tags

project, WKID

Sample Code

MainActivity.kt MainActivity.kt SetSpatialReferenceViewModel.kt SetSpatialReferenceScreen.kt
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package com.esri.arcgismaps.sample.setspatialreference
import android.os.Bundle
import androidx.activity.ComponentActivity
import androidx.activity.compose.setContent
import androidx.compose.material3.MaterialTheme
import androidx.compose.material3.Surface
import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
import com.arcgismaps.ApiKey
import com.arcgismaps.ArcGISEnvironment
import com.esri.arcgismaps.sample.sampleslib.theme.SampleAppTheme
import com.esri.arcgismaps.sample.setspatialreference.screens.SetSpatialReferenceScreen
class MainActivity : ComponentActivity() {
override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
// authentication with an API key or named user is
// required to access basemaps and other location services
ArcGISEnvironment.apiKey = ApiKey.create(BuildConfig.ACCESS_TOKEN)
setContent {
SampleAppTheme {
SetSpatialReferenceApp()
}
}
}
@Composable
private fun SetSpatialReferenceApp() {
Surface(color = MaterialTheme.colorScheme.background) {
SetSpatialReferenceScreen(
sampleName = getString(R.string.set_spatial_reference_app_name)
)
}
}
}