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Welcome to DEP’s GIS Workshop Series

Welcome to DEP’s GIS Workshop Series. Workshop 3 Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop. What is ArcGIS Desktop? ArcGIS Desktop is a suite of GIS software products used in DEP. The components are: ArcCatalog ArcMap ArcToolbox Extensions. Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop .

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Welcome to DEP’s GIS Workshop Series

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  1. Welcome to DEP’s GIS Workshop Series Workshop 3 Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  2. What is ArcGIS Desktop? ArcGIS Desktop is a suite of GIS software products used in DEP. The components are: • ArcCatalog • ArcMap • ArcToolbox • Extensions Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  3. Although each product serves a unique purpose, there is a great deal of overlap among them. For example: • ArcToolbox can be opened and utilized in both ArcCatalog and ArcMap • Both ArcCatalog and ArcMap can display GIS data and table data • Extensions can be activated in either ArcCatalog or ArcMap Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  4. ArcCatalog • Acts as ArcGIS Desktop “Manager” • Searches For, Organizes, Creates and Displays Spatial Data • Creates, Edits and Displays Metadata • Can be used concurrently with ArcMap to drag and drop GIS files into your ArcMap document Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  5. ArcCatalog Interface Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  6. Class Exercise • Open ArcCatalog • Navigate to Database Connections • Double click on 10.18.8.60.depgis@depview_dc.sde • Single click on depgis.DEP.DEP_Property • Just above your map view, click the Preview tab. • At the bottom of your map view, choose “Table” rather than “Geography” • Choose the Metadata tab to view metadata. Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  7. ArcMap • Workhorse of GIS Product Suite • Replaces ArcView 3 • Used to view, edit, and analyze spatial data • Has many cartographic features to create simple or complex maps • Can customize the display of your data Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  8. ArcMap Interface Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  9. Class Exercise • From ArcCatalog, navigate to C:\ArcGIS_Training\Class3\ • Double click on Class3_Doc1.mxd • What data is in your Table of Contents? • Where is your “Tools” toolbar located? Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  10. ArcToolbox • Has advanced analysis and geoprocessing tools • Creates, manipulates, and edits both spatial data and table data • Can be used in either ArcCatalog or ArcMap Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  11. ArcToolbox Interface Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  12. Class Exercise • From ArcCatalog or ArcMap, single click on the red toolbox. • Scroll down to Data Management and expand this category. • Click on “General”. What tools are available to you? • To expand all the tools in one category, hold down the Control key while you click. Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  13. Extensions • Add-on programs purchased separately • Are designed to do specific spatial tasks related to a type of feature class or a theme • In DEP, we have the following extensions: • Spatial Analyst • 3D Analyst • ArcScan • Network Analyst • Publisher • Pictometry Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  14. Spatial Analyst • Raster-based spatial modeling and analysis • Terrain analysis • Surface modeling • Surface interpolation • Statistical analysis Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  15. Example of Spatial Analyst Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  16. 3D Analyst • Allows you to visualize and analyze surface data • View a surface from multiple viewpoints • Determine what is visible from a location • Perform three-dimensional navigation Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  17. Example of 3D Analyst Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  18. ArcScan • Provides easy-to-use tools to convert a raster (image) to vector data (features) • Automate the conversion of scanned paper maps to vector form • Eliminate need to digitize by hand from rasters • Easily clean up scanned maps Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  19. Example of ArcScan Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  20. Network Analyst • Provides network-based analysis such as routing, travel directions, closest facility and service area analysis • Drive-time analysis • Point to point routing • Route directions • Shortest path • Optimum route • Closest facility Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  21. Example of Network Analyst Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  22. ArcGIS Publisher Provides capability to share and distribute your maps AND GIS data at no cost. • Publishes maps that can be viewed with any ArcGIS Desktop product • Creates a .pmf file that contains your spatial data and layer files • Easy to create Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  23. ArcGIS Publisher Interface Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  24. Class Exercise • From ArcMap, choose Tools, Extensions. • Check the Spatial Analyst extension and click “Close”. • Right click anywhere in the toolbar area at the top of your screen. Choose the “Spatial Analyst” toolbar. Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  25. SUMMARY ArcGIS Desktop is a powerful GIS tool for viewing and analyzing spatial data. ArcGIS is a complex tool, so… remember that you must use this software often so that you do not forget how to use it! Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop

  26. End of Workshop 3

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