Adding the Viewpoint button

The Viewpoint functionality of ArcGIS Image Server enables you to change the order of multiple overlapping images in an image service to view the same location from different angles or viewpoints. This is a useful feature when you are working with large-scale imagery in urban built-up areas where large buildings can cause blind spots on the ground, since this functionality can enable you to see buildings from various angles. By using the Viewpoint functionality, you can shift the obstructing entity in the image and see the terrain entities. You can also see all sides of buildings, which can be useful in a range of applications, such as civil defense.

The Viewpoint functionality can be used in image services with overlapping images where the Viewpoint mosaic method has been enabled by the administrator of the image service.

Steps:

1. Click Customize > Customize Mode.

   The Customize dialog box is displayed.

2. Click the Commands tab.
3. Choose Image Server in the Categories list.
4. Drag and drop the Viewpoint button onto a toolbar.
5. Click Close to close the dialog box.