ArcPad @ New Zealand ESRI Users Group 2007

The ArcPad team will also be represented (by me, Marika) at the New Zealand ESRI User Group Conference in Rotorua, from the 7th November to 9th November 2007.

There will be a presentation demonstrating whats new in ArcPad 7.1 on Wednesday at 4pm. Outside of this presentation slot, I will be shareing my time between the Eagle Technology booth and 'Doctors Office'. Come along to either of these to see ArcPad 7.1 up close, and to talk about how ArcPad fits into your business.

ArcPad @ OZRI 2007

Yes that's right, the ArcPad team will also be attending the OZRI conference, which is to be held on the 15-17 October at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney.

Bryce Smith and I will be giving a presentation on Day 2 of the conference, at 2:45pm. We will be demonstrating the new features of ArcPad 7.1, including:

• The new Data Management tools


• The new AXF file format


• QuickProjects


• The revamped query builder and query forms


• Streetmap routing extension

We will also be manning a Mobile GIS Island throughout the conference where we will be able to provide demonstrations and answer any questions that you may have.

So please, come along and say hello to us, let us know what you are up to, and prepare to be amazed by ArcPad 7.1.

ArcPad @ 2007 ESRI Middle East & North Africa Users Conference

ArcPad 7.1 will be one of the features at this year's ESRI Middle East & North Africa User Conference.



The conference is being held at the exotic location of Barr Al Jissah Resort in Muscat, Oman from October 29 to 31st.


Developers from the ArcPad team will be there in person to present on ArcPad (Me). It's a great opportunity to meet in person and discuss your mobile GIS requirements.

From the new user looking at a mobile GIS solution for their organisation to the experienced ArcPad user, there is something for all.

There will be a be a full day pre-conference seminar "Using ArcPad 7 for Mobile GIS" on October 28. This in-depth seminar is intended for those who want to learn more about ArcPad and mobile GIS. Topics will include data preparation with the new ArcPad 7.1 Data Manager and the new geoprocessing tools. Collecting data, including using a GPS. Getting started with customised data capture forms and toolbars. Data managers will be interested in the powerful new geodatabase integration capabilties of ArcPad 7.1.



During the conference there is the "ArcPad 7.1 - An Introduction" technical workshop on October 30 (16:00 - 17:30) This session will provide an overview of ArcPad, with an emphasis on the new ArcPad 7.1 release. Topics include what's new in ArcPad 7.1, introduction of related tables support in ArcPad 7.1, and improvements to the data transfer/sharing between ArcPad and ArcGIS. The session also provides a general overview of ArcPad interface: out-of-the-box functionality; and some principles, considerations, and best practices for common field tasks.

If you haven't already booked to come to the conference, details can be found at http://www.meauc.com/ .

I look forward to seeing you there.