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Cartographic TechniquesCartographic Techniques

and Representationsand Representations

NEARC 2007 ESRI Technical Session

ESRI , Boston


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Overview of PresentationOverview of Presentation

Labeling and AnnotationLabeling and Annotation MaskingMasking

Layout TipsLayout Tips

Cartographic RepresentationsCartographic Representations


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Labeling versus AnnotationLabeling versus Annotation

Dynamically placedDynamically placed StaticStatic

Managed as a groupManaged as a group Managed individuallyManaged individually

Stored in mxdStored in mxd Stored in mxd or gdbStored in mxd or gdb

Linked to featureLinked to feature May or may not be linkedMay or may not be linked

LABELSLABELS ANNOTATIONANNOTATION


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Use feature class subtypes and label classes toUse feature class subtypes and label classes to

create annotation classes.create annotation classes.


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Creating and Editing AnnotationCreating and Editing Annotation


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Symbol substitution to temporarily replaceSymbol substitution to temporarily replace

annotation symbologyannotation symbology


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Use Feature Outline Mask Toolbox and AdvancedUse Feature Outline Mask Toolbox and Advanced

Drawing Options for variable depth maskingDrawing Options for variable depth masking


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Variable Depth MaskingVariable Depth Masking


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Labeling and Masking DemoLabeling and Masking Demo


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Miscellaneous Layout Techniques DemoMiscellaneous Layout Techniques Demo

Set custom extent for Full Extent buttonSet custom extent for Full Extent button Extent RectanglesExtent Rectangles

Clip to ShapeClip to Shape

New Polygon TextNew Polygon Text


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What is cartographic representation?What is cartographic representation?

The interpretation and depiction of spatial data on a mapThe interpretation and depiction of spatial data on a mapthrough symbology and placementthrough symbology and placement

Intelligent, reactive symbologyIntelligent, reactive symbology

A way to customize symbology to individual featuresA way to customize symbology to individual features

A first step toward storing cartographic information in theA first step toward storing cartographic information in thegeodatabasegeodatabase

It must take into account:It must take into account:

Map scaleMap scale

Map useMap use Map audienceMap audience

Map outputMap output


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Representations are:Representations are: properties of a feature classproperties of a feature class

stored in the geodatabasestored in the geodatabase

managed through a layermanaged through a layer

Representations are NOT:Representations are NOT:

a new data typea new data type

a new layer typea new layer type

What is cartographic representation?What is cartographic representation?


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Representations canRepresentations can

symbolize features cartographically according to rulessymbolize features cartographically according to rules draw features differently from spatial geometrydraw features differently from spatial geometry

be databe data--driven to tailor symbols to featuresdriven to tailor symbols to features

display the same features differently on different mapsdisplay the same features differently on different maps

without creating additional fileswithout creating additional files be customized for individual features to improve displaybe customized for individual features to improve display

automate symbol refinement using geoprocessingautomate symbol refinement using geoprocessing


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What can representations do?What can representations do?

Representations can draw features differently from theirRepresentations can draw features differently from theirspatial geometry.spatial geometry.

Rivers are drawnRivers are drawn

smooth althoughsmooth although

geometry is jagged.geometry is jagged.


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Representations can be dataRepresentations can be data--driven to tailor symbols todriven to tailor symbols tofeaturesfeatures

The size of the casing andThe size of the casing andfill is driven by attributesfill is driven by attributes

Streets are drawnStreets are drawnwith a single symbolwith a single symbol


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Feature classes can support multiple representations toFeature classes can support multiple representations todisplay features differently on different maps without creatingdisplay features differently on different maps without creating

additional files.additional files.

The same data represented two ways.The same data represented two ways.

Both versions are stored in the data, not in map documents or laBoth versions are stored in the data, not in map documents or la

yers.yers.


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Representations can be customized for individual featuresRepresentations can be customized for individual featuresby overriding properties of the representation rule toby overriding properties of the representation rule to

improve display.improve display.

Symbols are offset from theirSymbols are offset from their

spatial location to avoid conflicts.spatial location to avoid conflicts.

The rule for one park isThe rule for one park is

changed to not draw treeschanged to not draw trees

near the park edges.near the park edges.


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Making maps with representations can be automated usingMaking maps with representations can be automated usinggeoprocessing .geoprocessing .

Buildings oriented to theBuildings oriented to the

nearest linear symbol.nearest linear symbol.Bridges created at intersectionsBridges created at intersections

and rivers automatically masked.and rivers automatically masked.


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Representation rulesRepresentation rules


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Representation rulesRepresentation rules

A representation is a collection of representation rulesA representation is a collection of representation rules

Convert existing symbology to rulesConvert existing symbology to rules

Build new representation rulesBuild new representation rules

Rules create and symbolize dynamic geometry independentRules create and symbolize dynamic geometry independentof spatial geometryof spatial geometry

Rules can be managed in ArcCatalog or ArcMapRules can be managed in ArcCatalog or ArcMap Representation rules can be shared using stylesRepresentation rules can be shared using styles


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Representation fieldsRepresentation fields

RuleID fieldRuleID field references the representation rule as an integerreferences the representation rule as an integer

Override FieldOverride Field

Stores featureStores feature--specific overrides to the rulespecific overrides to the rule

Explicit fieldsExplicit fields

Rule properties can be mapped to fields in the featureRule properties can be mapped to fields in the feature

classclass


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Representation rule propertiesRepresentation rule properties

Symbol layersSymbol layers

MarkerMarker

StrokeStroke

FillFill

Geometric effectsGeometric effects Dynamically alter displayDynamically alter display

geometrygeometry

Marker placementMarker placement

stylesstyles

Place representationPlace representation

markers relative to inputmarkers relative to input

geometrygeometry

Representation rulesRepresentation rules RepresentationRepresentation

rule propertiesrule properties


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Geometric effects and marker placement stylesGeometric effects and marker placement styles

Geometric effects dynamically change display geometryGeometric effects dynamically change display geometry

Marker placement styles position markersMarker placement styles position markers

Along lines and polygon outlinesAlong lines and polygon outlines

Within polygonsWithin polygons

In relation to pointsIn relation to points


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Link between rules and featuresLink between rules and features


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Rule properties mapped to fieldsRule properties mapped to fields


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Editing feature representationsEditing feature representations


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Representation overridesRepresentation overrides

Overrides are exceptions to the rulesOverrides are exceptions to the rules

Overrides are made while editingOverrides are made while editing

Property OverridesProperty Overrides

Symbol layer propertiesSymbol layer properties

Geometric effect propertiesGeometric effect properties

Marker placement style propertiesMarker placement style properties

Geometry OverridesGeometry Overrides

Change the shape or position of the feature representationChange the shape or position of the feature representation

independently of the featureindependently of the features geometrys geometry


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Interactive property overridesInteractive property overrides

Representation rule

properties of selected

feature that can be

modified with the Resize

tool.

Representation ruleRepresentation rule

properties of selectedproperties of selected

feature that can befeature that can be

modified with the Resizemodified with the Resize

tool.tool.

Gesture with the Resize

tool to resize the

selected properties

Gesture with the ResizeGesture with the Resize

tool to resize thetool to resize the

selected propertiesselected properties


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Geometry overrides

Edit representation geometry without affecting feature geometry

Default database placementDefault database placement Representation geometryRepresentation geometry

moved to resolve conflictmoved to resolve conflict

(geometry override)(geometry override)


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Free representationsFree representations

Have an independent rule that can beHave an independent rule that can be

restructured; change the rule itself not just itsrestructured; change the rule itself not just its

propertiesproperties

Access the dynamic geometry primitives, andAccess the dynamic geometry primitives, and

add new geometry within the featureadd new geometry within the feature

Use only in exceptional cases because youUse only in exceptional cases because you

lose the link to the databaselose the link to the database


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Workflow: Refining an existing mapWorkflow: Refining an existing map

Decide which layers in the map could be improved with moreDecide which layers in the map could be improved with morecontrol over the symbolscontrol over the symbols

Convert the existing symbology of those layers to featureConvert the existing symbology of those layers to featureclass representationsclass representations

Adjust the representation rules to refine the depictionAdjust the representation rules to refine the depiction

Map properties to fields to customizeMap properties to fields to customize Override if necessaryOverride if necessary

Create free representations as a last resortCreate free representations as a last resort


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GeoprocessingGeoprocessing


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Cartographic geoprocessing toolsCartographic geoprocessing tools

Cartography toolbox has fourCartography toolbox has four

toolsets:toolsets:

Graphic QualityGraphic Quality

Masking (in 9.1)Masking (in 9.1)

Representation ManagementRepresentation Management

Symbolization RefinementSymbolization Refinement


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Representation Management toolsetRepresentation Management toolset

Select Feature by Override toolSelect Feature by Override tool Select features that have property overrides, shapeSelect features that have property overrides, shape

overrides, or bothoverrides, or both

Update Override toolUpdate Override tool

Moves overrides from the Override field into the explicitMoves overrides from the Override field into the explicitfields as defined by the representation rulefields as defined by the representation rule


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Graphic Quality toolsetGraphic Quality toolset

Detect Graphic Conflict toolDetect Graphic Conflict tool Finds areas where dynamic representation symbologyFinds areas where dynamic representation symbology

overlaps, even when data does notoverlaps, even when data does not


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Symbolization Refinement toolsetSymbolization Refinement toolset

Calculate Polygon Main AngleCalculate Polygon Main Angletooltool

Finds dominant direction of aFinds dominant direction of a

polygonpolygon

Create Overpass toolCreate Overpass tool

Creates overpass masks andCreates overpass masks andbuilds parapetsbuilds parapets


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Geoprocessing for automationGeoprocessing for automation


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Representation licensing: DesktopRepresentation licensing: Desktop

ArcGIS Desktop Extensions

Capability

Arc Inf o ArcEditor ArcView ArcReader 3D Analyst (ArcGlobe/

ArcScene)

View / Print

Representations

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Define

Representation

Rules

Yes Yes No No No

Edit Representations (Overrides) Yes Yes No No No

Create/Delete FC

Representations

Yes Yes No No No

Representation GP

Tools

Yes No No No No


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Representation licensingRepresentation licensing

Server Embedded Mobile

Capability

ArcIMS ArcIMS

ArcMap

Server

ArcG IS

Server

ArcG IS

Engine

Runtime

Engine RT +

GDB Update

Extension

ArcPad

View / Print

Representations

No Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Define

Representation

Rules

No No Yes No Yes No

Edit

Representations

(Overrides)

No No Yes No Yes No

Create/Delete FC

Representations

No No Yes No Yes No

Representation GP

Tools

No No Yes No No No


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