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Presentation OutlinePresentation OutlinePresentation OutlinePresentation Outline1. Getting Started

OverviewOverviewInstalling and Starting ArcGIS Explorer

2. ArcGIS Explorer BasicsExplanation of Important Icons and ToolsSetting Map CoordinatesCreating a MapCreating a MapNavigating MapsAdding Data to MapIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesChanging Appearance of FeaturesMeasuringAdding NotesSaving Maps

Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)Presentation Outline (cont.)3. Expanding on ArcGIS Explorer

Emailing MapsEmailing MapsPrinting MapsAnalysis ToolsAdd-Ins

4. Example& C f5. Additional Resources & Contact Information

6. Questions and Feedback

Overview: What isOverview: What is ArcGISArcGIS Explorer?Explorer?Overview: What isOverview: What is ArcGISArcGIS Explorer?Explorer?

ArcGIS Explorer is a free virtual globe that lets you explore the world

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ArcGIS Explorer lets you:C t M E l M P t MCreate Maps, Explore Maps, Present MapsAdd your own data to your mapsCombine your data with free data from EsriC t i b ddi h t t id d thCustomize your maps by adding photos, reports, videos, and other information

Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500Installing ArcGIS Explorer 1500http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/download.html

Download:Microsoft .NET Framework 3.1 Service Pack 1 (if not already installed)ArcGIS Explorer

Run the DownloadChoose to create a Desktop IconSave program to desired location

Open ArcGIS Explorer usingDesktop Icon

Important Icons and ToolsImportant Icons and ToolsImportant Icons and ToolsImportant Icons and Tools

Ribbon

Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)ArcGIS Explorer Button – replaces the File menu and is located

in the upper-left corner of the application

Find Button – moves the map so that the center of the display is at the specified locationp

Measure Button – measures distances, areas, and locations of specified points on the map

View Button – assigns a name to the current view allowing you to return to that view at a later time

Link Button – creates a link to a Web page, document, picture, or program

Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Important Icons and Tools (cont.)Notes – create a note at the center of the map display

(Target), a point on the map (Point), a line on the map (Line), or an area on the map (Area)area on the map (Area)

Basemap Gallery – choose a basemap for your map

Add Content – allows you to add to your map geodatabasedata, raster data, shapefiles, KML files, online data, etc.

Analysis – runs an analysis tool

Contents Window Button – shows the Contents WindowManage Layers Button – allows you to manage layers in

the Manage Layers Dialog Boxthe Manage Layers Dialog BoxZoom To Button – allows you to zoom the map to a specific

zoom level

Contents WindowContents WindowContents WindowContents WindowContents WindowContents WindowContents WindowContents WindowShows the contents (layers) of your map

Selected Layer

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WHAT ARE LAYERS?A layer is a spatial dataset containing a common feature typeTurn layers on/off (visible/not visible) with check boxesMange which layers are on top/bottom in the Manage Layers Dialog Box

Layer On

Setting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSetting Map CoordinatesSelect the Display tabChoose the coordinate system to use in the Coordinates listy

<More> StatePlane NAD1983Feet NAD1983StatePlaneTexasNorthCentralFIPS4202Feet

Specify the distance units by choosing an item from the Distance listSpecify the distance units by choosing an item from the Distance listFeet, Miles

Making & Navigating MapsMaking & Navigating MapsMaking & Navigating MapsMaking & Navigating MapsMaking & Navigating Maps Making & Navigating Maps Making & Navigating Maps Making & Navigating Maps Making a New Map:

Click the ArcGIS Explorer ButtonpSelect New

Click Find buttonType in desired location (state, city, address, coordinates, etc.)

Navigating the Map:Navigating the Map:Use mouse or Navigation Controlfound on the bottom left of map

Adding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase DataAdding Data: Geodatabase Data

Click Add Content buttonScroll to and click Geodatabase Data Browse for the location of the GeodatabaseSelect the desired datasetsSelect the desired datasetsClick Add

Adding Data:Adding Data:Sh filSh fil R t & GPSR t & GPSAdding Data:Adding Data:Sh filSh fil R t & GPSR t & GPSShapefilesShapefiles, Raster, & GPS, Raster, & GPSShapefilesShapefiles, Raster, & GPS, Raster, & GPS

Click Add Content ButtonScroll to and click either Shapefiles, Raster Data, or GPS Data Filesdepending on the type of file you would like to add to the map Browse for the desired fileClick OpenpData will be added to map

AddingAdding Data: Layer PackagesData: Layer PackagesAddingAdding Data: Layer PackagesData: Layer Packagesgg y gy ggg y gy g

Click Add Content ButtonSelect ArcGIS LayersBrowse for the desired layer packageClick OpenClick OpenLayer package will be added to your map

• Right click on the layer package in the Contents window• Click Show Legend

This will show you the legend for the selected layer• This will show you the legend for the selected layerpackage

Adding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS ServicesAdding Data: GIS Services

Servers let you add data to your maps using the Internety y p gAutomatically retrieves data from the service over the Internet each time that layer is drawn, saving you from having to store and manage the data yourselfyIt's important to know the URL of the data source!SEE PROVIDED LIST OF AVAILABLE SERVERS

Click Add Content buttonScroll to and click GIS ServicesChoose the server type from the drop list and type in the URLClick Next, choose a service from the list, and then click Add Service, ,

Adding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataAdding Data: Online DataClick Add Content ButtonScroll to and click ArcGIS OnlineYour Web browser will automatically bring up the ArcGIS website

Note: You must first register with the website before you can add data to your mapdata to your map

Identifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesIdentifying Attributes of FeaturesZoom to and left click on the desired feature on the map

The feature layer must be turned on to identify the feature’s attributesIf multiple features are identified, or if features in more than one layer are returned, then the multiple hits window will appear

Select a feature from the list to display the attributes To re-open the multiple hits window, click

Changing Feature AppearanceChanging Feature AppearanceChanging Feature AppearanceChanging Feature AppearanceChanging Feature AppearanceChanging Feature AppearanceChanging Feature AppearanceChanging Feature Appearance

Select the feature whose appearance you want to change from the pp y gContents windowGo to the Appearance tab

MeasuringMeasuringMeasuringMeasuringMeasuringMeasuringMeasuringMeasuring

Click the Measure buttonDialog box will appearMeasuring Lines:

ClickClickFrom the drop-down list, choose thedesired dimensionsLeft click the starting point of the lineLeft click the starting point of the lineon the mapDouble click to end the lineYou can add the line to your map by clickingYou can add the line to your map by clickingAdd to Map in the Measure Dialog Box

Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring (cont.)Measuring Areas:

ClickFrom the drop-down list, choose thedesired dimensionsLeft click the map at the starting point of the area to be measuredp g pLeft click the map on a second point of the area to be measuredContinue clicking points on the map that define the area’s boundariesDouble click to end the area

YOU MUST DEFINE AT LEAST THREE POINTS! You can add the area to your map by clicking Add to Map in the Measure Dialog Box

Finding Coordinate Information:ClickLeft click a point on the map for which you would like coordinate infoAdd the point to your map by clicking Add to Map

Adding NotesAdding NotesAdding NotesAdding NotesAdding NotesAdding NotesAdding NotesAdding NotesChoose the type of note

1. Targetg2. Point3. Line4. Area

Select the area on map where you want the note to appearGive the note a title and description

You can edit the note later by clicking in the note pop-up windowwindow

Saving MapsSaving MapsSaving MapsSaving MapsSaving MapsSaving MapsSaving MapsSaving Maps

Save As TypesypDefault Map

Map you will see each time ArcGIS Explorer is opened

New BasemapWill go into the basemap gallery

New ArcGIS Explorer Map

SAVE OFTEN!

Printing MapsPrinting MapsPrinting MapsPrinting MapsPrinting MapsPrinting MapsPrinting MapsPrinting MapsClick the ArcGIS Explorer Button and then click Print.

Note: If you need to add other map surrounds and information to the printed output you may be better served by copying the current view to the Clipboard and pasting it into an application whose documents accept bitmaps and use its printing capabilitiesinto an application whose documents accept bitmaps and use its printing capabilities.

Emailing MapsEmailing MapsEmailing MapsEmailing MapsEmailing MapsEmailing MapsEmailing MapsEmailing Maps

Sending Optionsg pEntire MapCurrent View of Map as Email Attachment

To Email a map with specific layers and notes visible:Select the desired layers, notes, etc. in the Contents windowSelect the Tools tabSelect the Tools tabClick Email

Analysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a BufferAnalysis Tools: Adding a Buffer

Click the Analysis buttonSelect the Buffer Point analysis toolA dialog box will appearClick or type the location in the dialog boxClick or type the location in the dialog boxClick the location to buffer on the mapType in a buffer distance in the dialog boxS l t di iSelect a dimensionClick RunThe buffer point will automatically be added to the map

Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont )Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont )Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont )Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont )Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont.)Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont.)Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont.)Analysis Tools: Adding a Buffer (cont.)

100 ft buffer

Downloading AddDownloading Add--InsInsDownloading AddDownloading Add--InsInsDownloading AddDownloading Add InsInsDownloading AddDownloading Add InsInsDownload Feature Labeler

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Download other add-ins including Street Viewer

http://www.esri.com/software/mapping_for_everyone/explorer/add-ins.html

Save add-Ins to desired l tilocation

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Click the ArcGIS Explorer Options buttonp p

Select the Resources tab

Click Add Ins buttonClick Add-Ins buttonFrom this location you can addor remove add-insT dd Cli k Add d b fTo add: Click Add and browse for the location of the desired add-inTo remove: Select the add-in to

d li k Rremove and click RemoveThese changes will not be seenuntil ArcGIS Explorer is restarted

Street Viewer AddStreet Viewer Add--InInStreet Viewer AddStreet Viewer Add--InInStreet Viewer AddStreet Viewer Add InInStreet Viewer AddStreet Viewer Add InIn

Go to the Add-Ins tab and select Street ViewerClick

Click on the map location where you would like to see the street viewp yNavigate the street view using the navigation control in the pop-up window or using the mouse

Feature Labeler AddFeature Labeler Add--InInFeature Labeler AddFeature Labeler Add--InInFeature Labeler AddFeature Labeler Add InInFeature Labeler AddFeature Labeler Add InIn

Select the feature you want to label from the Contents windowy

Go to the Add Ins tab and select Feature LabelerGo to the Add-Ins tab and select Feature Labeler

A dialog box will pop up allowing you to choose a field whose values t d l b lyou want used as labels

Click the Settings button to specify the folder where you want the file saved

Saved as .kml files

Click Label Features

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Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesOnline Help:

http://webhelp.esri.com/arcgisexplorer/1500/en/index.html#welcome_pagp p g p _p ge.htm\http://www.esri.com/software/arcgis/explorer/index.htmlhttp://www.cdqa.org/docs/Mapmaking_with_ArcGIS_Explorer.pdfhttp://training.esri.com/acb2000/showdetl.cfm?DID=6&Product_ID=961

Contacts:Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. – 817.806.1700

Valerie LemmonsSarah SeamandsAdam Rose

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