Vector tiled layer (URL)

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Load an ArcGIS Vector Tiled Layer from a URL.

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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

  1. An ArcGISVectorTiledLayer is constructed with an ArcGIS Online service URL
  2. The layer instance is added to the Map

Relevant API

  • ArcGISVectorTiledLayer
  • Basemap

Tags

tiles, vector, vector basemap, vector tiled layer, vector tiles

Sample Code

VectorTiledLayerUrl.cppVectorTiledLayerUrl.cppVectorTiledLayerUrl.hVectorTiledLayerUrl.qml
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// [WriteFile Name=VectorTiledLayerUrl, Category=Layers]
// [Legal]
// Copyright 2016 Esri.
//
// Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
// you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
// You may obtain a copy of the License at
// http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
//
// Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
// distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
// WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
// See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
// limitations under the License.
// [Legal]

#ifdef PCH_BUILD
#include "pch.hpp"
#endif // PCH_BUILD

// sample headers
#include "VectorTiledLayerUrl.h"

// ArcGIS Maps SDK headers
#include "ArcGISVectorTiledLayer.h"
#include "Basemap.h"
#include "Map.h"
#include "MapQuickView.h"
#include "MapTypes.h"
#include "Point.h"
#include "SpatialReference.h"
#include "Viewpoint.h"

// Qt headers
#include <QUrl>

using namespace Esri::ArcGISRuntime;

VectorTiledLayerUrl::VectorTiledLayerUrl(QQuickItem* parent) :
  QQuickItem(parent)
{
}

VectorTiledLayerUrl::~VectorTiledLayerUrl() = default;

void VectorTiledLayerUrl::init()
{
  qmlRegisterType<MapQuickView>("Esri.Samples", 1, 0, "MapView");
  qmlRegisterType<VectorTiledLayerUrl>("Esri.Samples", 1, 0, "VectorTiledLayerUrlSample");
}

void VectorTiledLayerUrl::componentComplete()
{
  QQuickItem::componentComplete();

  // find QML MapView component
  m_mapView = findChild<MapQuickView*>("mapView");

  //! [display vector tiled layer]
  // create a vector tiled basemap
  ArcGISVectorTiledLayer* vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7675d44bb1e4428aa2c30a9b68f97822"), this);
  Basemap* basemap = new Basemap(vectorTiledLayer, this);
  // create a new map instance
  m_map = new Map(basemap, this);
  //! [display vector tiled layer]

  // set viewpoint
  Point ptLocation(-80.18, 25.778135, SpatialReference(4236));
  m_map->setInitialViewpoint(Viewpoint(ptLocation, 150000));
  // set map on the map view
  m_mapView->setMap(m_map);
}

void VectorTiledLayerUrl::changeBasemap(const QString& basemap)
{
  if (m_map && m_map->loadStatus() == LoadStatus::Loaded)
  {
    ArcGISVectorTiledLayer* vectorTiledLayer = nullptr;
    if (basemap == "Mid-Century")
      vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7675d44bb1e4428aa2c30a9b68f97822"), this);
    else if (basemap == "Colored Pencil")
      vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4cf7e1fb9f254dcda9c8fbadb15cf0f8"), this);
    else if (basemap == "Newspaper")
      vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=dfb04de5f3144a80bc3f9f336228d24a"), this);
    else if (basemap == "Nova")
      vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=75f4dfdff19e445395653121a95a85db"), this);
    else if (basemap == "World Street Map (Night)")
      vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=86f556a2d1fd468181855a35e344567f"), this);
    else
      vectorTiledLayer = new ArcGISVectorTiledLayer(QUrl("https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7675d44bb1e4428aa2c30a9b68f97822"), this);
    Basemap* basemap = new Basemap(vectorTiledLayer, this);
    m_map->setBasemap(basemap);
  }
}

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