Symbology

The Symbology tab is used to view the symbols and labels defined in the ArcPad layer file (.apl). The ArcPad layer file is created in ArcGIS Desktop using the ArcPad Data Manager. ArcPad assigns a random symbol for the layer if there is no symbology defined in the layer file.

The symbol used by the currently selected feature is highlighted.

Symbol

Displays the symbols defined for the layer in the ArcPad Layer file (.apl). The symbol can be changed by tapping the symbol to open the Symbol Properties dialog box and choosing a new symbol.

Value

When checked, the symbol shown will be used to display features with the corresponding attribute values. When unchecked, no symbol will be displayed for features with the corresponding attribute value.

The Value text can be edited by tapping the Value field.

When a symbol on the Feature Properties dialog box is selected, the Value text is saved in the feature’s attributes. The Label text is for display purposes only and is not saved in the feature’s attributes.

The check box is a display-only field. Use the Symbology tab on the Table of Contents dialog box to turn the visibility of particular symbols on or off.

Label

Displays the symbol labels defined for the layer in the ArcPad layer file (.apl). The Label text can be edited by tapping the Label field.

Add new legend category

Tap the button to add a new category to the bottom of the legend. Each new category consists of a symbol, value, and label.

Delete legend category

Tap the button to delete the selected legend category.