Overview of Open Map dialog box

By default when ArcPad begins, the Open Map dialog box will appear. This allows you to quickly get started with ArcPad. Using the Open map dialog box, you can start using ArcPad with an empty map, browse for data, open an existing map or data, or create a new QuickProject. If you are a new user, the following dialog appears.

This dialog gives you the option to either start with 'QuickProject' or search for layers. If you click 'Yes' the 'QuickProject' dialog box appears, and if you click 'No' the 'Open Map' dialog appears, as shown below.

To turn the Open Map dialog box on/off, go to the General page in the ArcPad Options dialog box, and check/uncheck the box 'Show open map dialog on startup'.

Tip

Performing an action in the Open Map dialog box: You can either tap the button or the corresponding radio button and ok to perform the desired action in the Open Map dialog box. For example, tap the Add data button and the Add Layer(s) dialog box opens.