the components of arcgis
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The Components of ArcGIS
Jasmine [email protected]
Weiping (Winston) [email protected]
January 19, 2011
What is ArcGIS
• ArcGIS: is a group of geographic information system (GIS) software products produced by Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI).
• ESRI website: www.esri.com• ESRI Canada website: www.esri.ca
ArcGIS Products Overview
1. Desktop GIS— e.g., ArcGIS Desktop 102. Server GIS—e.g., ArcGIS Server 103. Mobile GIS—e.g., ArcPad 10
Part 1: ArcGIS Desktop 10
• “Perform advanced spatial analysis, model operational processes, and visualize results on professional-quality maps.” ESRI
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses• ArcInfo• ArcEditor• ArcView• Extensions• ArcReader
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses• License Pricing
ArcView
ArcEditor
ArcInfo
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses• Extensions for ArcInfo, ArcEditor, and ArcView
ArcGIS Desktop Product Licenses• ArcReader is a free, easy-to-use desktop
mapping application that allows users to view, explore, and print maps and globes.
ArcGIS Desktop Product LicensesDemonstration
• ArcGIS>ArcGIS Administrator>Desktop
ArcGIS Desktop Product LicensesDemonstration
• ArcGIS>ArcGIS Administrator>Desktop>Availability
ArcGIS Desktop Product LicensesDemonstration
• ArcGIS>ArcGIS Administrator>Desktop>Availability
ArcGIS Desktop Product LicensesDemonstration
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop 10
• ArcMap: to visualize and analyze data and make GIS maps
• ArcCatalog: to manage data• ArcToolbox: an integrated application that
contains many tools for GIS tasks
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop 10Demonstration--ArcMap
• The ArcMap interface consists of the Table of Contents, the map display area, and the Catalog window
Exploring ArcGIS Desktop 10Demonstration--ArcCatalog
• ArcCatalog is the ArcGIS Desktop application used to browse, manage, and document geographic data
Exploring ArcGIS DesktopDemonstration--ArcToolbox
• ArcToolbox provides tools for GIS analysis and many other tasks.
Part 2: ArcGIS Server 10
• “ArcGIS Server software gives you the ability to create, manage, and distribute GIS services over the Web to support desktop, mobile and Web mapping applications.” ESRI
A Test Map for Edmonton Doctor. • Users can find a doctor by Neighoorhood, Gender, Surname, Given Name, Address,
Buffer (e.g., 800m),etc.
Demonstration• http://gisweb.usask.ca/flexviewer/
Part 3: Mobile GIS
• “Field staff can capture, update, and analyze geographic information for rapid decision making.” ESRI
ArcPad 10• “ArcPad is mobile field mapping and data collection software designed for
GIS professionals. It includes advanced GIS and GPS capabilities for capturing, editing, and displaying geographic information quickly and efficiently. “ ESRI
Apps for Smartphones
Source: ESRI