Chapter 3:
- There are two types of widgets. Basic widgets are functional and perform as app tools. Layout widgets are used to organize basic widgets in pages or windows.
- There are two categories of widget actions: Message actions listen to triggers and perform actions automatically, and Data actions provide users with a list of actions to perform that can all be selected.
- It is exciting that there is an entirely different site, other than the app creator, that can be used to display information in a different way. I didn’t realize that ArcGIS Online was so diverse.
Chapter 4:
- Mobile devices can be beneficial for pinpointing locations in the field.
- Users can access through browsers, apps on their mobile devices, or a mixture of both.
- The biggest benefit to using mobile devices alongside ArcGIS Online Apps is the use of location finders to have accurate location data in the field (especially in places where you can’t bring a computer to the field).
- Unfortunately, the camera on my phone is broken so I wasn’t able to finish the tutorials for this section, but it seemed relatively simple.
Possible Applications:
- Any situation where data needs to be taken in the field can find a use for the content of these chapters. Especially in situations where the data is location-specific.