Midwest ESRI Utility User’s Group Conference March … ESRI Utility User’s Group Conference...

Midwest ESRI Utility User’s Group Conference

March 27, 2013

Presented by:Hillary Bjorstrom, GIS Specialist

STAR Energy Services LLC

22013 Midwest ESRI User’s Utility Conference

Map Cartography Tips Layer Files Labeling Symbology Layout Sharing Your Map Advanced Adobe® Features


Know the intended audience & use◦ Show base layers (e.g., Roads) in neutral tones &

areas of focus (e.g., Utility lines, construction areas) in vibrant colors

Determine map type, orientation, paper & map size prior to constructing a layout

Know the reference scale◦ Wall map (ex. 34”x44”) or field map (ex. 11”x17”)◦ For wall maps set reference scale so symbology

appears at its intended size

Determine any additional map elements prior to constructing your layout◦ Graphs, Reports, Tables


Layer file (.lyr)◦ Exports 1 feature or 1 group of

features◦ References paths ◦ Easily share

Symbology Queries Label settings

◦ Draws exactly as it was saved - as long as the path is accessible

Layer package (.lpk)◦ Exports features◦ References dataset stored in

package◦ Easily share

Symbology Queries Label settings

Without access to the database Schema-only option is available

◦ Must analyze map & fix errors◦ Must also provide a summary,

description, & tags

Save Time & Reduce Errors


Maplex Label Engine is an advanced label engine that allows you to improve the quality of labels in your map

Now available with 10.1

Enable Maplex Label Engine◦ Under Labeling toolbar or Data Frame

properties

When switching from Standard to Maplex, the placement properties are converted

When switching from Maplex to Standard, the advanced placement properties are lost & cannot be recovered


Label Position◦ Where does the label go?

Fitting Strategy◦ What can I do to a label to make it fit on the

map?

Label Density◦ How densely do I want my labels to be

placed?◦ Be Aware of the section

you must click on Options button to designate a distance otherwise all records with duplicate names will not be labeled

Conflict Resolution◦ Good practice to set your Feature weight for

each feature


Symbol Selector helps you:◦ Search for symbols easily Customizable search

◦ Create new symbols ◦ Create a style in Style Manager◦ Save symbols in Style Manager

New in 10.1for symbology◦ Picture format now supports

PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF ◦ Searchable tags◦ Arrange searched symbols in

groups


Symbol Types Available Settings* Uses

Marker Simple Color, style, size, offset, outline, mask Simple symbols-fasterExample: cabinet

Character Color, font & subset, size, offset, color, angle, mask

Complex symbolsExample: switch cabinet

Arrow Color, length, width, offset, angle, mask Show directionExample: route

Picture Size, angle, offset, foreground, background, & transparent color, mask

Symbolize points with multilayer or more realistic symbologyExample: parking garage

Fill Simple Color, outline, outline width & type Symbolize simple polygonsExample: lakes

Gradient Intervals, percentage, angle, style, color ramp, outline

Example: lake depth

Line Color, angle, offset, separation, line, outline Example: displaying areas of interest

Marker Color, marker, outline, grid/random settings Example: national park

Picture Size, angle, offset, foreground, background, & transparent color, mask

Example: adding logo to a parcel lot or adding a wave to a body of water

Text Text Halo, mask, drop shadow, fill All labeling

*Not all types & settings are shown above


Line join types Line cap types

Types Available Settings* UsesSimple Style, color, width Solid lines with limited joins & intersections

Example: rivers, lake boundariesCartographic Style, color, width, , , dash

intervals, line decorations, offsetComplex lines with joins, intersectionsExample: roads, utility lines

Hash Angle, hash symbol Line segments that repeat Example: railroad

Marker Symbol Line with repeating patterns along geometryExample: bike route

Picture Width, scale, foreground color, background color, transparency

Stretches & fills in line-not commonly used

*Not all types & settings are shown above


Symbol-level drawing controls the drawing order of feature symbology and controls how line symbols connect to each other

Overrides the default ArcMap™ drawing sequence (order that features are stored in the feature class table)

Symbol Level Options◦ Join-Use this to achieve blending effect for all connected

features drawn with this symbol

◦ Merge-Use this to achieve a blending effect for features with different symbols (Pic to the right shows blue & green blended)

Two Views Available◦ Default◦ Advanced

Easily turn on/off symbol-level drawing by right-clicking feature in table of contents – Use Symbol Levels

Layer FilesLabeling with Maplex Label Engine

Symbology


Determine orientation & size◦ In most cases, a landscape page format

will allow for a larger map area

Know Paper/Page settings◦ In Layout View the shadow around your

map shows the size it will print◦ If there is no shadow you will need to

set your paper size◦ Checking Use Printer Paper Settings will

ensure map size is the same size as print size

If checked after layout is constructed, Scale Map Elements proportionally to changes in Page Size will distort graphics & logos

10.1Printing Issue

Related to Google Chrome

10.1Printing Issue


10.1Printing Issue



What is layout?◦ Collection of map elements organized & designed for map

printing

Layout should flow in a Z pattern◦ Avoid clustering elements to one side◦ Eliminate white space

Use your guides in Layout View to align your elements evenly

Key elements

◦ Neatline/frame Neatline should be thickest on the outside then thinner as you go

inward

◦ Locator data frame Reference locator data frame maps are very basic & contain

useful location information Many different options extent indicator

◦ Scale bar/text If your map will be printed on different sizes of paper after it has

been exported to a pdf, scale text will not adjust & will be incorrect

◦ North arrow


◦ Map title Choose a font that is clear

Sans Serif (Arial) Maintain font consistency

Map title should name your map clearly (ex. Distribution Line Replacement, 2013)

◦ Descriptive text Map information (authored by, source) Production date Disclaimer

◦ Symbol legend Legends should be organized in order of scale (largest to smallest) Transparency setting is located under Data Frame properties Legend title is not always necessary New in 10.1

New Legend Wizard Legend is dynamic and can show features the are only in the visible extent

◦ Other elements Object…

Table, Graphics. etc. Text Picture…

Save image as part of document to ensure path stays connected


What are Data Driven Pages?◦ A quick & easy way to create a series of layout pages

from a single map document

Four required elements ◦ Data Frame◦ Index Layer (does not need to be on)◦ Name Field (names your pages)◦ Sort Field (order pages will be printed in PDF)

Three optional elements◦ Rotation-rotates map (ex. Strip map)◦ Spatial Reference-Can be set to show more than one

spatial reference◦ Page Number-define a page number◦ Extent-Best Fit is not an option when using point map

features as index layer

New features in 10.1◦ Open Attribute Table button-on data driven pages

toolbar ◦ Go to Page command-inside feature table properties


1. Prepare your data ◦ Set up an index feature Feature can be grid or map features Some information to include:

County name, township name, map/grid number, project information

◦ Nonfeature layers (raster) cannot be used a index feature◦ Only dynamic parts of the layout will change with each page Ex. Scale, dynamic text

2. Enable & set your data driven pages definition & extent properties

3. Add dynamic text4. Export


Printing◦ Set you printer and/or converter properties to

High Quality Print◦ Uncheck Rely on system fonts only… (this will

ensure the reader sees the correct fonts, even if they are not on their computer)

Output image quality: determines the effective resolution of raster content on output

Print a with each printer

Export Formats Supported◦ EMF, EPS, Al, PDF, SVG, BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF


Export Map to PDF Format◦ General tab-Resolution & Raster

Output◦ Format tab-Image & Picture Quality Embed fonts for PDF format

◦ Pages tab-Select Pages for Export Export Pages As (single or multiple

PDF file with file naming options) Show Selection Symbology is checked

by default – uncheck prior to printing◦ Security tab-Enable PDF Security◦ Advanced tab Feature attributes can now be read in

Adobe® 6.0 or higher Layers and Attributes (Layers only for

with feature attributes) Export Map Georeference Information


Computer must have:◦ Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher or browser with display setting of 1024 x 768

or higher◦ Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher

Accessing feature information◦ Export Control the feature information by

turning on/off fields in your feature prior to export

Check option Map Georeference Information to view X,Y

Tools◦ Locate tools under Edit>Analysis◦ View Object Data Tool◦ Geospatial Location◦ Measuring Tool (Not in Reader)

Possible issues when working with layer files/packages

Page SetupLayout

Data Driven PagesSharing Your Map

Advanced Adobe® Features


Esri Resource Center, ArcGIS® Help 10.1 the GIS 20 essential skills, Gina Clemmer GIS Tutorial Basic Workbook 1, Wilpen L. Gorr

& Kristen S. Kurland GIS Tutorial Advanced Workbook 3, David W.

Allen & Jeffery M. Coffey Layout Design Essentials for ArcGIS® 10.1 By

Esri, Presented by Colin Childs & David Watkins


Hillary Bjorstrom, GIS [email protected]

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