5-1 5 tour of arcmap and arccatalog arcgis for assessors 1
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5Tour of ArcMap and ArcCatalog
ArcGIS for Assessors 1
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Chapter OverviewWorking with Catalog WindowViewing Item Description (Metadata)Understanding the Home Folder ShortcutUnderstanding the Default Geodatabase ShortcutThe ArcMap Table of ContentsThe Attribute TableDocking and Autohiding WindowsUsing the Pan/Zoom ToolsUsing Identify to See the Data Behind a PolygonFinding Features with the Find toolMeasuring Distances on the MapCustomizing the Toolbars (the basics)
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Tour of ArcCatalog
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Working with Catalog WindowThe Catalog window for
organizing and managing GIS data by grouping it collectively.From the Catalog window you can:– Browse and add data
directly to the map– Establish folder
connections– Designate default
geodatabases – Access the Home Folder
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Working with Catalog WindowAlways use ArcCatalog, not Windows Explorer to manage GIS
dataArcCatalog understands and maintains the relationships of files that compose GIS layers
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MetadataThe metadata is a document that states what should be provided for maps along with pertinent tables and tools.Access by right-clicking the feature in the Catalog window and selecting the Item Description menu option.
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Home Folder ShortcutEach map has a Home folder, this is the directory where the map document is stored
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Default Geodatabase Shortcut Each map document can
have a default geodatabaseAny files created in that map session go to this geodatabase by default.Can be set in Map Properties
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The ArcMap Table of ContentsThe Table of Contents lists all the layers in your map.
Four different ways to display.
• List By Drawing Order
• List By Source
• List By Visibility
• List By Selection
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The Attribute TableEvery layer has an attribute tableTo open the table, right-click on the layer and choose Open Attribute Table.There is one record for each feature on the map.
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The Attribute TableTo open the table, right-click on the layer and choose Open Attribute Table.
Multiple tables open in separate tabs!
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Docking WindowsAlmost every window is dockable.– Table window, Identify tool, Attributes window.– Double-click a title-bar to dock/undock the window.– Blue targets for docked position.
• Hover over a target for a preview.• Dock left, right, above, or below
other windows.• Stack windows for tabbed display.
– Not selecting a target will keep the window floating on top.
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Autohiding WindowsHover mouse over the tab or click on it to unhide the window.Use the pushpin to set visibility.– Always visible– Set to autohide
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Using the Pan/Zoom ToolsPan and Zoom tools accessed by:– Tools toolbar– Layer context menu
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IdentifyThe identify tool let’s the user view attribute values for a featureBy selecting the county of Arkansas you will receive data stored in the attribute tableThe Identify from: drop-down specifies which layer(s) to identify
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FindFind a feature– Parcel– Section Township Range
Find an address using GeoStor_Locator.
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MeasureThe Measure tool allows the user to measure distances and areas of a line or polygon on your map.The user can also click directly on a feature to get measurement data.
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ToolbarsThere are many toolbars in ArcMap, such as the Editor toolbar, and the Georeferencing toolbarTo turn toolbars on: select Customize -> Toolbars -> check the desired toolbar
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Customize ToolbarsToolbars can be customized by adding additional tools
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Search for command (tool), choose category, and select command
Drag tool to toolbar
End result:
You can also drag tools off a toolbar while in Customize Mode
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Tour of ArcMap and ArcCatalog
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