WebFOCUS Adapter for Geographic Information Systems: ESRI ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Flex API

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This documentation describes the WebFOCUS Adapter for Geographic Information Systems: ESRI® ArcGIS® Server and ArcGIS Flex® API. It is intended for users who are developing a Geographic Business Intelligence Solution (GBIS) the combines the real-time enterprise business intelligence and reporting capabilities of WebFOCUS with ESRI ArcGIS Server.

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual includes the following chapters:

Chapter/Appendix

Contents

1

Introducing Geographic Information Systems

Provides an overview of Geographic Information Systems and defines the Geographic Business Intelligence Solution.

2

WebFOCUS GIS Adapter Architecture

Describes the architecture of the WebFOCUS GIS Adapter and new features that are now available.

3

Prerequisites for WebFOCUS GIS Viewer for Flex

Describes the prerequisites that are required before using the WebFOCUS GIS Viewer for Flex.

4

Using the ESRI Configuration Utility

Describes how to use the ESRI Configuration Utility to define XML definition files for integration between WebFOCUS and ArcGIS Server.

5

Using the WebFOCUS GIS Viewer for Flex

Describes the features and usage of the WebFOCUS GIS Viewer for Flex.

6

Creating WebFOCUS GIS Procedures

Describes how to create WebFOCUS GIS procedures.

7

Useful Techniques and Examples

Provides useful techniques when working with the WebFOCUS GIS Adapter.

A

XML Schema Reference

Lists and describes XML schema elements, classes, and constants that are used to configure the WebFOCUS Adapter for Geographic Information Systems: ESRI ArcGIS Server and ArcIMS.

B

Symbol Class Settings and Parameters

Provides definitions of symbol settings and includes the parameters that can be specified.

C

HTML Color Values

Provides HTML color values in RGB formats that are supported by the WebFOCUS GIS Adapter.

D

Glossary

Provides definitions of commonly used words relating to the Geographic Business Intelligence Solution.

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