ArcFM Desktop Developer Guide
References and Tools
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Learning to customize ArcFM is really a process composed of a combination of steps. This section highlights some tools that you might find helpful as your learning progresses.
While programming in C# or Visual Basic, use the Object Browser if you need a refresher on the properties or methods available for a given interface or for the parameters of a property or method. Access the Object Browser in Visual Studio (C#) either by selecting "View | Object Browser," or pressing Ctrl+Alt+J. While the browser doesn’t show the relationships among objects as clearly as the Object Models, it can be convenient if you know what you’re looking for.
Many times, it is easier to learn by example. Customization samples are available for download on the online Resource Center. They are also included in the ArcFM Solution Developer Kit (SDK) and installed here: C:\Program Files\Miner and Miner\ArcFM Solution\Developer Resources\Developer Samples. More developer samples will be created over time and will be available with future ArcFM Solution releases. Developer samples are documented in the Developer section of exchange.
The COM object models provided with ArcGIS and ArcFM are another valuable resource. ArcFM Solution object models are available at the online Resource Center. Here you may view the object models or download PDF versions. PDF versions are also provided in a zip file along with the sample data. These may seem a bit daunting at first glance, but as you start developing within the ArcObjects environment, you’ll find these models indispensable.
