Load an ArcGIS Vector Tiled Layer from a URL.
Use case
Vector tile basemaps can be created in ArcGIS Pro and published as offline packages or online services. ArcGISVectorTiledLayer
has many advantages over traditional raster based basemaps (ArcGISTiledLayer
), including smooth scaling between different screen DPIs, smaller package sizes, and the ability to rotate symbols and labels dynamically.
How to use the sample
Use the drop down menu to load different vector tile basemaps.
How it works
- An
ArcGISVectorTiledLayer
is constructed with an ArcGIS Online service URL - The layer instance is added to the
Map
Relevant API
- ArcGISVectorTiledLayer
- Basemap
Tags
tiles, vector, vector basemap, vector tiled layer, vector tiles
Sample Code
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using Android.App;
using Android.OS;
using Android.Views;
using Android.Widget;
using Esri.ArcGISRuntime.Mapping;
using Esri.ArcGISRuntime.UI.Controls;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
namespace ArcGISRuntime.Samples.ArcGISVectorTiledLayerUrl
{
[Activity (ConfigurationChanges=Android.Content.PM.ConfigChanges.Orientation | Android.Content.PM.ConfigChanges.ScreenSize)]
[ArcGISRuntime.Samples.Shared.Attributes.Sample(
name: "ArcGIS vector tiled layer URL",
category: "Layers",
description: "Load an ArcGIS Vector Tiled Layer from a URL.",
instructions: "Use the drop down menu to load different vector tile basemaps.",
tags: new[] { "tiles", "vector", "vector basemap", "vector tiled layer", "vector tiles" })]
public class ArcGISVectorTiledLayerUrl : Activity
{
// Hold a reference to the map view
private MapView _myMapView;
// Dictionary associates layer names with URIs
private readonly Dictionary<string, Uri> _layerUrls = new Dictionary<string, Uri>()
{
{"Mid-Century", new Uri("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7675d44bb1e4428aa2c30a9b68f97822")},
{"Colored Pencil", new Uri("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4cf7e1fb9f254dcda9c8fbadb15cf0f8")},
{"Newspaper", new Uri("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=dfb04de5f3144a80bc3f9f336228d24a")},
{"Nova", new Uri("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=75f4dfdff19e445395653121a95a85db")},
{"World Street Map (Night)", new Uri("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=86f556a2d1fd468181855a35e344567f")}
};
protected override void OnCreate(Bundle bundle)
{
base.OnCreate(bundle);
Title = "ArcGIS vector tiled Layer";
// Create the UI, setup the control references and execute initialization
CreateLayout();
Initialize();
}
private void Initialize()
{
// Create a new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer with the navigation service URL
ArcGISVectorTiledLayer vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(_layerUrls.Values.First());
// Create new Map with basemap
Map myMap = new Map();
myMap.OperationalLayers.Add(vectorTiledLayer);
// Provide used Map to the MapView
_myMapView.Map = myMap;
}
private void OnVectorLayersClicked(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
Button button = (Button)sender;
// Create menu to show options
PopupMenu menu = new PopupMenu(this, button);
menu.MenuItemClick += OnVectorLayersMenuItemClicked;
// Create menu options
foreach (string vectorLayerName in _layerUrls.Keys)
{
menu.Menu.Add(vectorLayerName);
}
// Show menu in the view
menu.Show();
}
private void OnVectorLayersMenuItemClicked(object sender, PopupMenu.MenuItemClickEventArgs e)
{
// Get title from the selected item
string selected = e.Item.TitleCondensedFormatted.ToString();
// Create new ArcGISVectorTiled layer with the selected service Url
ArcGISVectorTiledLayer vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(_layerUrls[selected]);
// Create a new map with a basemap that was selected. Assign this to the mapview's map
_myMapView.Map.OperationalLayers.Clear();
_myMapView.Map.OperationalLayers.Add(vectorTiledLayer);
}
private void CreateLayout()
{
// Create a new vertical layout for the app
LinearLayout layout = new LinearLayout(this) { Orientation = Orientation.Vertical };
// Create button to show options
Button button = new Button(this)
{
Text = "Select layer"
};
button.Click += OnVectorLayersClicked;
// Add button to the layout
layout.AddView(button);
// Add the map view to the layout
_myMapView = new MapView(this);
layout.AddView(_myMapView);
// Show the layout in the app
SetContentView(layout);
}
}
}