ArcFM Terminology

This topic provides acronym definitions and, where applicable, summaries of common ArcFM terminology. The list below is updated frequently, so if you encounter a term or acronym in your ArcFM journey, check this topic!

API

An application programming interface (API) is a set of rules that allows one software program to communicate with another.

ArcFM with ArcGIS Pro

ArcFM extends ArcGIS Pro to provide utility-specific software and workflows that make it easier for utilities to accurately map and store asset information from design through operations.

ArcFM Mobile

Mobile assists connected and disconnected field crews quickly find assets, navigate to work locations, etc.

ArcFM Web XI

ArcFM Web maximizes your investment in ArcGIS Server and Portal for ArcGIS web mapping technologies.

ArcGIS Pro

Built for the Utility Network, this Esri software uses scientific analytical tools on 2D, 3D, and 4D data to identify patterns, make predictions, etc.

Basemap

A background map for visual reference (usually topographic or satellite imagery).

DXI

Designer XI is compatible with both the Utility Network and Geometric Network, and offers focused, efficient, and intelligent graphic work design.

EXI

Editor XI provides the fastest way to edit inside of ArcGIS Pro, compared to other solutions.

Esri

Esri is the global market leader in GIS and provides digital maps to all industries via the ArcGIS platform.

FSXI

Feeder Services XI .

FXI

As part of our telecom offering, Fiber Manager XI is a robust and intuitive app ideally optimized for large fiber networks.

IMPORTANT: Fiber Manager XI leverages the tools and functionality provided by Editor XI, making it a necessary component.

GA

General availability.

GDBM XI

Built exclusively for Esri’s Utility Network, Geodatabase Manager gives utility field crews confidence that they are working with the most current customer data. It automates the tasks for maintaining a continuously up-to-date Utility Network.

GIS

A Geographic Information System helps you create, analyze, and manage the mapping of all types of data.

GRR

Geodatabase Resource Region.

REST

Representational State Transfer is a software architecture that imposes conditions on how an API should behave.

RESTful API

A RESTful API is an interface that two computer systems use to exchange information securely over the internet.

SDE

A Spatial Database Engine (SDE) is Esri technology for managing spatial data in a multi-user environment.

SDK

A Software Development Kit (SDK) is a set of tools to build software for a particular platform. These tools allow an app developer build an app that can integrate with another program.

Utility Network

The Utility Network is designed to model all components that comprise your system, such as wires, pipes, valves, devices, circuits, and zones. It provides a comprehensive framework of functionality for the modeling of utility systems.

WAD

Works as designed.

Webmap

An interactive display of geographic information that can be opened in browsers, on devices, or in desktop map viewers. Usually consists of a basemap and spatial data, images, etc.