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Using SOAP v2006.1 to access ArcWeb Services

Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is a W3C API specification that allows computers to communicate independently of an operating system or platform by using HTTP and XML. SOAP toolkits let you easily communicate with ArcWeb Services in Java, .NET, ColdFusion, or any other programming language. For a look at how this API compares to the others, see the ArcWeb API chart.

The ArcWeb Services implementation of the SOAP API allows you to perform the following functions:

Access information about your account through Account Info Web Service.
Geocode and reverse geocode through Address Finder Web Service.
Batch geocode and keep the results through Address Manager Web Service.
Create authentication tokens to access other ArcWeb Services through Authentication Web Service.
Search metadata through Content Finder Web Service.
Upload and store data through Data Manager Web Service.
Create map images and thematic maps through Map Image Web Service.
Find place names through Place Finder Web Service and Place Finder Sample Web Service.
Create demographic and site analysis reports through Report Web Service.
Create routes and driving directions through Route Finder Web Service.
Find nearest points, lines, and areas through Spatial Query Web Service.
Calculate drive-time polygons and change coordinate systems through Utility Web Service.
Find locations of wireless devices through Wireless Location Web Service.

The SOAP API documentation includes authentication information, tutorials, samples, object descriptions, and error messages. It also includes steps for updating your v2006 applications and overviews, method descriptions, and notes for each ArcWeb service listed above.

Access and authentication

To use SOAP with ArcWeb Services, you need an active subscription to ArcWeb Services. Most ArcWeb requests consume credits from a user account. See Understanding credits and costs for more information.

ArcWeb Services use authentication to validate access to services and data. See the authentication section for details.

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