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Hi

I am very new to GIS Technology with Asp.Net. I have developed a map. Now I want to post this map in a webpage. I am using ArcView.
Any help is much appreciated.

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For (and others starting with ArcView + ASP.NET) the fastest way to get a map onto a web page is a pragmatic, two-stage approach: 1) publish a static image quickly to validate layout and links, then 2) move to an interactive, service-driven map as requirements grow. ’s suggestion to plan for a server-based solution later is a sensible way to avoid redoing work.

A quick publish (short term)

  • Export a high‑resolution PNG/JPEG from ArcView including legend, scale and an extent note (so client links match locations).
  • Put the image on the web server and use a simple HTML image map for clickable areas. Example:
<img src="/maps/myMap.png" alt="Map" usemap="#mymap" />
<map name="mymap">
  <area shape="rect" coords="50,30,180,120" href="details.aspx?fid=123" />
</map>

Progress to interactive (medium/long term)

  • Export data (shapefiles or converted GeoJSON) and host it with a map server (open-source options are widely used) or a commercial map server later.
  • Serve tiles/WMS or GeoJSON and render with a client library (OpenLayers or Leaflet) inside the ASP.NET page so the map becomes pannable/zoomable and queryable without full-image refresh.
  • For data that must be queried/edited at scale, keep it in a spatially enabled datastore (file-based shapefiles are OK for demos; a spatial DB is better for production).

Practical pitfalls to watch

  • Coordinate reference mismatches (ensure client map and layers share the same projection).
  • CORS and MIME-type settings for AJAX/tiles.
  • Permissions and caching: enable tile caching for performance.
  • Licensing: commercial server products require appropriate licenses; open-source stacks reduce cost but need setup.

For working with an existing ArcIMS constraint, the same progression applies: start with an exported image for delivery, then add server-side services or export data for a modern client-side viewer when feasible.

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Member Avatar for Letscode

What kind of softwares do you have?
Since you are using the softwares produced by ESRI ,I'm assuming you are using ArcIMS or ArcGIS server?

Member Avatar for Marikanna

Hi

Thanks for your quick reply. Actually I am open to these two softwares. Can you please explain the advantages of both of them.


Thanks

Member Avatar for Letscode

ArcGIS Server is a server-based deployment of the ArcObjects component library (including extensions). This new product is for developers who want to build shared server applications that contain advanced GIS capabilities in both a client/server environment and a Web services environment. ArcObjects provides the source of the serverside functionality.

More online at with downloadable literature at

In contrast, ArcIMS is ESRI's Internet solution for the publishing of maps, data, and metadata. Its goal is to deliver data to many users on the Web. ArcIMS is designed for high throughput, high-performance mapping, metadata services, data streaming, and a variety of focused functions over the Internet (via XML, HTTP, etc.). ArcIMS is aimed toward developers looking for a traditional way to serve maps on the Internet and also build custom Internet solutions

More online at with downloadable literature at

There is a table at the bottom of that outlines major differences in functionality.

Also Visit www.esri.com for more details and there is a forum there where you can post.

Member Avatar for Marikanna

Hi

I went through the websites. It looks like there is now specific information on what will the best one to choose. So it will be helpful if can suggests me on which software to use for a beginner like me.


Thanks

Member Avatar for Letscode

I would suggest you to go for ArcGIS server.You can use a database that can hold spatial information on a particular feature.

Hope it helps

Member Avatar for Marikanna

Hi

Can you tell me which database to use with ?

Thanks

Member Avatar for Letscode

You can use SQL server 2000 or Oracle. I use SQL server 2000 in my office.I'm not sure about Oracle.

Member Avatar for ciraj

Hi
Im Currently working with Asp.Net with ArcIMS,and Im Just started developing
Non Spatia part later I need to include
Spatial,After joining i got a proposal that was given to Client Like Asp.Net & ArcIMS
So I need to Complete The Project Using These tools.I There any One has Exp In These Tools

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