ArcIMS provides an easy solution for getting geographic and supporting
data to an end user in an efficient, cost-effective manner. The Web environment is an
exciting medium for providing access to geographic data because Web browsers are easy to
understand and are widely used. As the demand for high-quality maps over the Internet
increases, ArcIMS provides tools for publishing those sophisticated maps.
ArcIMS is powerful and robust yet easy to use. ArcIMS provides an
out-of-the-box solution for authoring and publishing maps. The ArcIMS manager provides the
following tools necessary to implement a Web site:
A MapService can be created and published without any programming.
Templates and wizards are provided to help design Web pages. The client Web pages are easy
to customize using HTML or a scripting language such as JavaScript. Sophisticated
client/server configuration and management tools are available for building customized
sites.
