ArcPad Frequently Asked Questions

ArcPad users are able to customize ArcPad and build focused applications using ArcPad Application Builder. Developers can build focused applications within the desktop environment and deploy them on numerous ArcPad devices in their organization.

A collection of ArcPad templates is available as a starting point for creating your own ArcPad project. The templates highlight specific applications of ArcPad technology to solve industry problems. These templates vary from tools to applets to forms, all of which illustrate the practical benefits of ArcPad.

Using the ArcPad Tools for ArcGIS included with ArcView, ArcEditor, and ArcInfo 8.3, you can check data out from a multiuser or a personal geodatabase into a shapefile for use on ArcPad. Using these same tools, data and any changes can be checked back in to the geodatabase.

ArcPad does not require a GPS. Creating features can be accomplished with the tap on a map. A GPS is recommended for more accurate location information.

ArcPad is software that is designed to run on mobile computers in much the same way as traditional desktop software. Using ArcPad you can save and store data on the device's internal memory or removable storage. If a wireless connection is available, ArcPad can take advantage of built-in tools for accessing data from ArcIMS and the Geography Network.

The ArcPad user interface is available in a number of languages.