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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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OverviewOverview





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What is ArcGIS?What is ArcGIS?

ArcGIS Clients

Application/Data

Servers

Components

ArcGIS DesktopEX

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ArcGIS Engine

ArcObjectsArcObjects

RDBMS

ArcSDEArcSDE

ArcGIS ServerArcGIS Server ArcIMSArcIMS

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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

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ArcGIS

Engine

ArcObjectsArcObjects

RDBMS

ArcSDEArcSDE

ArcGIS

Server

ArcGIS

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ArcIMSArcIMS

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Network

A erArcReader ArcView

ArcInfo

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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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OverviewOverview





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The ArcGIS InterfaceThe ArcGIS Interface


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ArcMap viewing,editing, processing..


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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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contents

mode


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Previewgeography mode


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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

can be

docked

in ArcMap

or ArcCatalog


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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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