Instructions for use
The ArcGIS Tile to Local Tile function is used to convert ArcGIS-format tile data (including TPK tile packages and compact map tiles) into the local tiles format supported by SuperMap. A TPK (Tile Package) is an offline map package created by ArcGIS by packaging tile files, which optimizes drawing performance while ensuring map display quality. Map tiles refer to locally generated tile cache directories, commonly used for sharing or publishing as map services.
When source data (such as an MXD project file) is unavailable, SuperMap tiles cannot be obtained by re-cutting the map. This function enables smooth migration of tile data by directly parsing the ArcGIS tile structure and performing format conversion. It also supports setting the storage format and the number of concurrent processing threads, improving conversion efficiency.
Version information: Supported starting from SuperMap iDesktopX 2026.
Function Entry
- Data Migration Tab -> ArcGIS Data Migration Group -> ArcGIS Tile Conversion Button -> ArcGIS Tile to Local Tile.
- Toolbox -> Map Tiles -> Manage Tiles -> Convert Storage Format Group -> ArcGIS Tile to Local Tile.
Parameter Description
| Parameter Name | Parameter Interpretation | Parameter Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Type: | Specifies the source format of the data to be converted. • TPK Tile Pack: Select an ArcGIS offline tile package with the .tpk file extension.• Map Tiles: Select a compact tile folder (V1/V2 format) generated by ArcGIS.Note: This folder must contain two configuration files: conf.cdi and conf.xml.
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ArcgisTileType |
| Source Tile Path | Based on the selection for "Tile Type:", specify the path to the .tpk file or the folder path where the map tiles are located. | String |
| Target Storage Format | Sets the storage organization method for the converted tiles. • Compact: Packs tile data into specific structured files to save disk space (default). • Origin: Stores tiles as individual files for easy direct access and debugging. |
StorageType |
| Process Thread Count | The number of parallel threads used when executing the conversion task. This can be adjusted appropriately based on the number of CPU cores to balance processing speed and system resource usage. | Integer |
| Target Tile Directory | Specifies the output root directory for the resulting tiles. The system will automatically create a folder named after the original tile source under this directory and store the converted tile files there. | String |
| Browse Tiles | Controls whether to add the conversion result to the map. • Selected: After successful conversion, automatically loads the tile layer into the current map for display. • Not Selected: Only outputs the files without adding them to the map (default). |
Output Result
The output result of the ArcGIS to Local Tiles tool is the path to the target tile directory.
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