Display device location

Display your current position on the map, as well as switch between different types of auto pan Modes.

Use case

When using a map within a GIS, it may be helpful for a user to know their own location within a map, whether that's to aid the user's navigation or to provide an easy means of identifying/collecting geospatial information at their location.

How to use the sample

Tap the button in the lower right (which starts in Stop mode). A menu will appear with the following options:

• Stop - Stops the location display.
• On - Starts the location display with no AutoPanMode mode set.
• Re-Center - Starts the location display with AutoPanMode set to RECENTER.
• Navigation - Starts the location display with AutoPanMode set to NAVIGATION.
• Compass - Starts the location display with AutoPanMode set to COMPASS_NAVIGATION.

How it works

1. Create a MapView.
2. Get the LocationDisplay by calling .getLocationDisplay() on the MapView.
3. Use startAsync() and stop() on the LocationDisplay as necessary.

Relevant API

• ArcGISMap
• LocationDisplay
• MapView

Additional information

Location permissions are required for this sample.

Tags

compass, GPS, location, map, mobile, navigation