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
VectorTiledLayerUrl.qml
// [WriteFile Name=VectorTiledLayerUrl, Category=Layers]
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import QtQuick 2.6
import QtQuick.Controls 2.2
import Esri.ArcGISRuntime 100.15
Rectangle {
width: 800
height: 600
//! [display vector tiled layer]
// Create MapView that contains a Map
MapView {
id: mapview
anchors.fill: parent
Component.onCompleted: {
// Set the focus on MapView to initially enable keyboard navigation
forceActiveFocus();
}
Map {
id: map
Basemap {
// Nest an ArcGISVectorTiledLayer Layer in the Basemap
ArcGISVectorTiledLayer {
url: "https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7675d44bb1e4428aa2c30a9b68f97822"
}
}
initialViewpoint: ViewpointCenter {
center: Point { x:-80.18; y: 25.778135; spatialReference: SpatialReference { wkid: 4326 } }
targetScale: 150000
}
}
}
//! [display vector tiled layer]
ComboBox {
id: comboBoxBasemap
anchors {
left: parent.left
top: parent.top
margins: 15
}
property int modelWidth: 0
width: modelWidth + leftPadding + rightPadding + indicator.width
model: ["Mid-Century","Colored Pencil","Newspaper","Nova", "World Street Map (Night)"]
onCurrentTextChanged: {
// Call this JavaScript function when the current selection changes
if (map.loadStatus === Enums.LoadStatusLoaded)
changeBasemap();
}
Component.onCompleted : {
for (let i = 0; i < model.length; ++i) {
metrics.text = model[i];
modelWidth = Math.max(modelWidth, metrics.width);
}
}
TextMetrics {
id: metrics
font: comboBoxBasemap.font
}
function changeBasemap() {
// Determine the selected basemap, create that type, and set the Map's basemap
let layer;
switch (comboBoxBasemap.currentText) {
case "Mid-Century":
default:
layer = ArcGISRuntimeEnvironment.createObject("ArcGISVectorTiledLayer", {url:"https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=7675d44bb1e4428aa2c30a9b68f97822"});
break;
case "Colored Pencil":
layer = ArcGISRuntimeEnvironment.createObject("ArcGISVectorTiledLayer", {url:"https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=4cf7e1fb9f254dcda9c8fbadb15cf0f8"});
break;
case "Newspaper":
layer = ArcGISRuntimeEnvironment.createObject("ArcGISVectorTiledLayer", {url:"https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=dfb04de5f3144a80bc3f9f336228d24a"});
break;
case "Nova":
layer = ArcGISRuntimeEnvironment.createObject("ArcGISVectorTiledLayer", {url:"https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=75f4dfdff19e445395653121a95a85db"});
break;
case "World Street Map (Night)":
layer = ArcGISRuntimeEnvironment.createObject("ArcGISVectorTiledLayer", {url:"https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=86f556a2d1fd468181855a35e344567f"});
break;
}
const newBasemap = ArcGISRuntimeEnvironment.createObject("Basemap");
newBasemap.baseLayers.append(layer);
map.basemap = newBasemap;
}
}
}