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Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
and ArcGISand ArcGIS
OverviewOverview
What is GISWhat is GIS
What is ArcGISWhat is ArcGIS
ArcGIS InterfaceArcGIS Interface
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What is GIS and how does GIS work?What is GIS and how does GIS work?
Combination
of
and
coordinate data
tabulardataeach featurehas
a record
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GISGIS an integration of five basican integration of five basic
componentscomponents
data
methodsmethods
softwaresoftware
peoplepeople
hardwarehardware
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What are GIS FunctionsWhat are GIS Functions
capture,capture,
store,store,
query,query,
analyze,analyze,
displaydisplay
outputoutput
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Capturing dataCapturing data
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Storing dataStoring data
PixelsPixels photo imagesphoto images
Raster formatsRaster formats
Use square cells (grids,Use square cells (grids,pixels) to model realitypixels) to model reality
Vector formatsVector formats
Discrete representation ofDiscrete representation of
realityreality
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QueryQuery
Identifying specific featuresIdentifying specific features Where is parcel No. 2945Where is parcel No. 2945
Find Tail TreeFind Tail Tree
Locations withLocations with
DBH>18DBH>18
IdentifyingIdentifyingfeatures based onfeatures based on
conditionsconditions
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AnalysisAnalysis
Proximity : which roads arewithin aProximity : which roads arewithin a
100 ft from a stream100 ft from a stream
Overlay: combines the features of twoOverlay: combines the features of twoor more layers to create a new layeror more layers to create a new layer
that contains the attributes of boththat contains the attributes of both
Network: examines how linear featuresNetwork: examines how linear features
are connectedare connected
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DisplayDisplay
MapsMaps
GraphsGraphs
Reports/TablesReports/Tables
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Examples of GIS mapsExamples of GIS maps
surface drapes & 3-D modeling
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Examples of GIS generated mapsExamples of GIS generated maps
detailedtopographic maps
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OutputOutput
Paper mapPaper map
InternetInternet
Image (cc.jpg, cc.pdf)Image (cc.jpg, cc.pdf)
Document (cc.mxd)Document (cc.mxd)
PosterPoster
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Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
and ArcGISand ArcGIS
OverviewOverview
What is GISWhat is GIS
What is ArcGISWhat is ArcGIS
ArcGIS InterfaceArcGIS Interface
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What is ArcGIS?What is ArcGIS?
ArcGIS Clients
Application/Data
Servers
Components
ArcGIS DesktopEX
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S
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ON
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ArcGIS Engine
ArcObjectsArcObjects
RDBMS
ArcSDEArcSDE
ArcGIS ServerArcGIS Server ArcIMSArcIMS
E
XTE
NS
IO
NS
Network
ArcReader ArcView
ArcInfo
ArcEditor
Custom
Application
ArcPadWeb
Browser
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ExtensionsExtensions --> Increase Functionality> Increase Functionality
Functionality not included in the core ArcGISFunctionality not included in the core ArcGISproduct can increase productivityproduct can increase productivity
Someextensions are builtSomeextensions are built--in, but just need toin, but just need tobeenabledbeenabled
Other extensions are available for free (web);Other extensions are available for free (web);some are available for salesome are available for sale
Wewill be using several extensions during theWewill be using several extensions during thecoursecourse
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ArcGIS Desktop ProductsArcGIS Desktop Products
Increased Functionality
ArcView
ArcInfo
ArcEditor
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All ArcGIS products share commonAll ArcGIS products share common
applicationsapplications
ArcView
ArcInfo
ArcEditor
ArcCatalog-window to database
ArcMap-displaying
ArcToolbox-geographic
processing functions
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What is unique about ArcGISWhat is unique about ArcGIS
GIS?GIS? GUI (Graphic User Interface)GUI (Graphic User Interface)
Desktop UseDesktop Use
Customization & ProgrammingCustomization & Programming
Extensions to Increase FunctionalityExtensions to Increase Functionality
ScalabilityScalability
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GUIGUI
ArcGIS uses aArcGIS uses a GGraphicalraphical UUserser IInterface (GUI).nterface (GUI).
Instead of typed commands, menus, buttons, and tools areInstead of typed commands, menus, buttons, and tools areused.used.
Provides access to most controls, functionality, andProvides access to most controls, functionality, andoperationsoperations
Each document type in ArcGIS has its own GUIEach document type in ArcGIS has its own GUIcontrols.controls.
Beware:Beware:
The ArcGIS GUI is complicated and manyThe ArcGIS GUI is complicated and many--layered.layered.
There is no commandThere is no command--line control; all automation must beline control; all automation must be
scripted.scripted.
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Desktop UseDesktop Use
Unlike most major GIS software of the past,Unlike most major GIS software of the past,
ArcGIS will run on a desktop computer.ArcGIS will run on a desktop computer.
Desktop computers (PCs) are:Desktop computers (PCs) are: cheapcheap
easy to administereasy to administer
commoncommon
easy to use_easy to use_
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Customization & ProgrammingCustomization & Programming
Many functions are not available from the GUIMany functions are not available from the GUI
Custom functions and operations can be createdCustom functions and operations can be created
withvarious programming languageswithvarious programming languages
Repetitive tasks can be automatedRepetitive tasks can be automated
New functions and operations can be added to theNew functions and operations can be added to the
GUI menus, buttons, and toolsGUI menus, buttons, and tools
Entire new applications can be developedEntire new applications can be developed
Beware:Beware:
Scripting is not easy to learnScripting is not easy to learn
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ScalabilityScalability
ArcGIS
Desktop
T
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ON
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ArcGIS
Engine
ArcObjectsArcObjects
RDBMS
ArcSDEArcSDE
ArcGIS
Server
ArcGIS
Server
ArcIMSArcIMS
T
E
NS
I
O
NS
Network
A erArcReader ArcView
ArcInfo
rArcEditor
A n
Custom
Application
ArcPadWeb
Browse
The ArcGIS suite containsThe ArcGIS suite contains
Desktop applicationDesktop application
(wewill be using this quarter)(wewill be using this quarter)
Data server application (ArcSDE)Data server application (ArcSDE)
Application servers (ArcGIS Server)Application servers (ArcGIS Server)
Internet mapping servers (ArcIMS)_Internet mapping servers (ArcIMS)_
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Introduction to GISIntroduction to GIS
and ArcGISand ArcGIS
OverviewOverview
What is GISWhat is GIS
What is ArcGISWhat is ArcGIS
ArcGIS InterfaceArcGIS Interface
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The ArcGIS InterfaceThe ArcGIS Interface
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The ArcGIS InterfaceThe ArcGIS Interface
ArcMap viewing,editing, processing..
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The ArcGIS InterfaceThe ArcGIS Interface
ArcCatalog Data Management EditingProcessing
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The ArcMap InterfaceThe ArcMap Interface
table of
contents
map
display
GUI
data
frame
layer
scale
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ToolbarsToolbars
demonstration ofhelp tipsdemonstration ofhelp tips
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The ArcCatalog InterfaceThe ArcCatalog Interface
GUI
catalog
tree
catalog
view
folders
datasources
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The ArcCatalog InterfaceThe ArcCatalog Interface
contents
mode
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The ArcCatalog InterfaceThe ArcCatalog Interface
Previewgeography mode
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The ArcCatalog InterfaceThe ArcCatalog Interface
previewtablemode
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The ArcCatalog InterfaceThe ArcCatalog Interface metadata mode
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ArcToolbox & GeoprocessingArcToolbox & Geoprocessing
Most geoprocessing
tasks are accessed
throughArcToolbox
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ArcToolbox & GeoprocessingArcToolbox & Geoprocessing
ArcToolbox
can be
docked
in ArcMap
or ArcCatalog
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ArcToolbox & GeoprocessingArcToolbox & Geoprocessing
Geoprocessing
tasks can also be
performed using thecommand line
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ArcSceneArcScene
Application for viewing data in 3dimensions in real time
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ArcGlobeArcGlobe
Application for viewingglobal data in 3dimensions in real time
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