ArcGIS map image layer

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Add an ArcGIS Map Image Layer from a URL to a map.

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Use case

Map image layers are also referred to as dynamic map services. These services generate images dynamically on the server and send the resulting image to the requesting client. This is useful when rendering complex cartography or large amounts of data in a connected environment, as the client simply displays the image that the server returns. This can result in more accurate and faster-performing layers.

How to use the sample

Run the sample and view the map image layer. As you navigate the map, the layer issues image requests for the new map extent. The resulting images are rendered on the screen.

How it works

Create a Map.
Create an ArcGISMapImageLayer with the URL to a map image service.
Add it to the map's operational layers collection.

Relevant API

ArcGISMapImageLayer

Sample Code

ArcGISMapImageLayerUrl.xaml.cs

ArcGISMapImageLayerUrl.xaml

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// Copyright 2022 Esri.
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using Esri.ArcGISRuntime.Mapping;

namespace ArcGIS.Samples.ArcGISMapImageLayerUrl
{
    [ArcGIS.Samples.Shared.Attributes.Sample(
        name: "ArcGIS map image layer",
        category: "Layers",
        description: "Add an ArcGIS Map Image Layer from a URL to a map.",
        instructions: "Run the sample and view the map image layer. As you navigate the map, the layer issues image requests for the new map extent. The resulting images are rendered on the screen.",
        tags: new[] { "display", "image", "layer", "map" })]
    public partial class ArcGISMapImageLayerUrl : ContentPage
    {
        public ArcGISMapImageLayerUrl()
        {
            InitializeComponent();

            // Create the UI, setup the control references and execute initialization
            Initialize();
        }

        private void Initialize()
        {
            // Create new Map
            Map myMap = new Map();

            // Create uri to the map image layer
            Uri serviceUri = new Uri(
               "https://sampleserver5.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/Elevation/WorldElevations/MapServer");

            // Create new image layer from the url
            ArcGISMapImageLayer imageLayer = new ArcGISMapImageLayer(serviceUri);

            // Add created layer to the basemaps collection
            myMap.Basemap.BaseLayers.Add(imageLayer);

            // Assign the map to the MapView
            MyMapView.Map = myMap;
        }
    }
}