arcgis-cim-symbols

You can create multi-layer cartographic symbols in ArcGIS using a CIMSymbolReference structure with symbolLayers such as CIMPointSymbol and CIMVectorMarker. This enables complex renderings for points, lines, and polygons with distinct fill and stroke color arrays.

CIM symbols in ArcGIS Maps SDKs enable advanced cartographic capabilities like complex multi-layer rendering, animated markers, and data-driven styling. They are used for static and dynamic map scenarios including numbered markers, directional arrows, and hatched fills.

Yes, you can animate map markers using CIM symbols. Animated CIM symbols are explicitly supported to convey dynamic information in map scenarios, allowing you to represent temporal changes or movement directly on the map.

You apply data-driven styling to ArcGIS symbols using CIM primitives and overrides. This allows symbol properties like color and size to dynamically change based on feature attributes, enabling complex visual representations like centered text labels driven by feature values.

You should use CIM symbols instead of basic ArcGIS symbol types when you need advanced cartographic capabilities like complex multi-layer symbols, animated markers, or data-driven styling. Basic types cannot support these advanced rendering requirements.

Yes, the ArcGIS Maps SDK supports hatched fills and numbered markers through CIM symbols. These are common use cases enabled by the CIMSymbolReference structure and its multi-layer symbol architecture.