Location-allocation solver

PurposeThis sample application demonstrates how to programmatically perform a Location–Allocation analysis. This sample shows how to load locations from a feature class, set solver parameters, execute the analysis, and obtain output results.

How to use

See How to use ArcGIS samples for help on compiling, setting up the debugger, and running the sample.

Data has been provided for your use with this sample. It can be found at <Your ArcGIS Developer Kit Install directory>/Samples/data/SanFrancisco/SanFrancisco.gdb.
If the sample has associated data, you will find that the sample's zip file includes a "data" folder alongside the language folders. However, you will need to update the sample to point to the location of the data once you have extracted all the files.

  1. Use Visual Studio to build and run the application.
  2. In the application, click Choose Optimal Facilities Location to perform the analysis. The solution is displayed.
  3. Optionally, change the solver settings and re-solve.

frmLocationAllocationSolver.cs
(view code)
 User interface code.
Program.cs
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 Entry point for the application.
LicenseInitializer.cs
(view code)
 License initialization
Download the C# files
frmLocationAllocationSolver.vb
(view code)
 Main application form
LicenseInitializer.vb
(view code)
 License initialization
Download the VB.NET files

Download the files for all languages

See Also:

Programming with ArcGIS Network Analyst extension
What is ArcGIS Network Analyst extension?
What is a network dataset?
Geodatabase
About the ArcGIS Network Analyst extension tutorial
NetworkAnalyst
ArcGIS Network Analyst extension Object Model Diagram
An overview of the network analyst toolbox



Development licensing Deployment licensing
Engine Developer Kit Engine: Network Analyst
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic: Network Analyst
ArcGIS for Desktop Standard: Network Analyst
ArcGIS for Desktop Advanced: Network Analyst