ArcMap: Tips and TricksJorge RuizJorge Ruiz--ValdepeñaValdepeña

A dAgenda

• Navigating ArcMap• Repairing data linksRepairing data links• Selecting and editing features in ArcMap• Customizing ArcMapCustomizing ArcMap• Geoprocessing• Sharing analysisSharing analysis

This session is geared to the beginner ArcGIS Desktop userThis session is geared to the beginner ArcGIS Desktop userThis session is geared to the beginner ArcGIS Desktop userThis session is geared to the beginner ArcGIS Desktop user

A MArcMap

• Comprehensive map authoring application• Used for all map based tasksUsed for all map based tasks

- Mapping and editing- Query and analysis- Creating graphs, reports,

and output

Compile andEdit Data

Create publication quality maps

Navigating g gArcMap

Summary: Navigating ArcMapSummary: Navigating ArcMap

Sh t t f i tiSh t t f i ti•• Shortcuts for navigationShortcuts for navigation-- Z Zoom inZ Zoom in-- X Zoom outX Zoom out

Rolling the mouseRolling the mousewheel also zoomswheel also zooms

i d ti d t-- C PanC Pan-- B Continuous Zoom/PanB Continuous Zoom/Pan

in and outin and out

- Dragging left mouse button zooms in/out- Dragging right mouse button pans

-- < Previous extent< Previous extent-- > Next extent> Next extent- Insert: Full extent

• Many more: Search ArcGIS Help for Keyboard shortcuts in ArcMap

http://www.esri.com/library/brochures/pdfs/arcgis-desktop-tips.pdf

Summary: Navigating ArcMap (cont )Summary: Navigating ArcMap (cont.)

• Customizable full extent- Current visible extent - Extent of a layer- Extent of selected graphic- Custom extent- Custom extent

• Customizable scale list- Load from text file

• Bookmark Manager- Save and Load- Right-click a bookmark > Update extent

ArcMap LayersArcMap Layers

• A layer points to data on disk- Defines the

name appearancename, appearance,and other propertiesof the dataWill t d- Will not drawin ArcMap if pathto data changes

Repairing data p glinks

Summary: Relative paths in ArcMapSummary: Relative paths in ArcMap

L d t t d l ti t th MXD• Layer source data stored relative to the MXD- Instead of absolute path C:\Data\Base.gdb\Streets

- Relative path ..\..\Data\Base.gdb\Streetsp g- Cannot span disk drives

C:C:

Maps Data

Infrastructure.mxd

Base.gdb

Streets

S l ti dSelecting and Editing features g

in ArcMap

Summary: Selecting and Editing features in ArcMapSummary: Selecting and Editing features in ArcMap

3 t t t dit i• 3 ways to start an edit session- Editor toolbar: Editor > Start Editing- Right-click a layer > Edit Data > Start Editingg y g- Open a table: Ctrl+E: Start /Stop Editing

•• Selecting featuresSelecting features-- Sort fields Ascending or Descending in Select By Sort fields Ascending or Descending in Select By

attibutesattibutes-- Attributes editor: select layer name for bulk attributeAttributes editor: select layer name for bulk attributeAttributes editor: select layer name for bulk attribute Attributes editor: select layer name for bulk attribute

editingediting-- Selection chip: use for selecting overlapping featuresSelection chip: use for selecting overlapping features

The Focus is on the WindowsThe Focus is on the Windows

Customizing ArcMap

Demo

Configurable DesktopConfigurable Desktop

No Code

Configurable DesktopConfigurable Desktop

GeoprocessingGeoprocessing Demo

N T l d E h tNew Tools and Enhancements

• Easier to work with GPS data• GPX to Layer• GeoTagged Photos To Points

M t h Ph t T R B Ti• Match Photo To Row By Time

• Better KML experience

Geotagged Photos To Point

• KML to Layer, Layer to KML

• Easier to do complex workflowsEasier to do complex workflows• Tabulate Intersection• Polygon Neighbors

Tabulate Intersection

• More Accurate Buffering (geodesic)

Advance MappingAdvance Mapping• Increasing Productivity

Better Labeling

Dynamic Legends

Spatial Search

Map Automation with PythonCoordinate Systems

New in Search at 10.1

GeoprocessingGeoprocessing

• Quick access to the Tools you need PythonPython

- Customizable Menu- Search

GISStatistics

• Python is the way automate your workMath

Modeling

• More efficient processingUp to 15x faster- Up to 15x faster

-- Background executionBackground execution

PythonPython

• Fast Data Access• New Module for Network Analyst

Python Addins• Python Addins• Python Toolboxes

Python Scripting for Python Scripting for automation and other Python automation and other Python modules modules (Mapping)(Mapping)

Python is part of ArcGIS

Image Analysis WindowImage Analysis Window

• Quick Access and Display• Search and Discovery• Mensuration (Height measurement)• Temporal Query• Image Analysis Window

- Enhancement- Interpretation

On-The-Fly Processing- On-The-Fly Processing

• Image Classification Tools• Authoring for Serving• Authoring for Serving

New Tab For Image Analysis WindowNew Tab For Image Analysis Window

SharingSharingDemo

ArcGIS Simplifies Sharing Your WorkArcGIS Simplifies Sharing Your Work• Maps, Data, Tools, and Models . . .

ServicesOnline (Cloud)

Desktop

( )

PackagesServer

Portal

• . . . Automating the Process of Creating Services

Sharing AnalysisSharing Analysis

GIS Professionals

Analysis

PackageGIS Professionals

Analysis

Share as…

Service

Everyone

Sharing as a PackageSharing as a Package• Professional to Professional

ArcGISOnline

ArcGISArcGISfor Desktopfor Desktop

Sharing TradecraftSharing Tradecraft

Map and Layer Packages

New at 10.1Tile, Geoprocessing & Locator Packages

Sharing as ServicesSharing as ServicesProfessional to Everyone

M k it i t h GIS• Make it easier to share GIS resources- Unified sharing experience- Comprehensive Analysisp y- Sharing to servers in the cloud and to ArcGIS Online

A GISArcGISfor Server

What if you don’t have a Server?Server?

My CloudMy CloudSharing services on ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS OnlineArcGIS Online

Cloud/Web GIS

ArcGIS Online Hosted MappingArcGIS Online – Hosted Mapping• Unlock the skills and information of Desktop users

• Ready to use • No server installation or administrationNo server installation or administration • Access from any where

Bonus:AddIn for ArcGIS DesktopAddIn for ArcGIS Desktop

Jorge Ruiz-Valdepeña

AddIn For ArcGIS Desktop: Find / DownloadAddIn For ArcGIS Desktop: Find / Download

AddIn For ArcGIS Desktop: Install itAddIn For ArcGIS Desktop: Install it

AddIn For ArcGIS Desktop: Use itAddIn For ArcGIS Desktop: Use it

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GraciasGracias

Jorge Ruiz-ValdepeñaInstructor Esri CTT+Instructor Esri CTT+

ArcGIS Desktop Professional