Become an expert with ESRI's GIS software: ArcGIS Desktop
Learn how to make maps, basic scripting, analyze data, and everything else essential to know about ArcGIS Desktop
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The student will learn how to confidently use ESRI’s GIS software known as ArcGIS Desktop which includes Arcmap and ArcCatalog. No prior knowledge is needed. This course will start from the beginning and get into more involved tasks the further along it goes. Important topics we will cover include creating map layers, setting projections, creating mapbooks, creating maps, introducing the scripting method known as modelbuilder/python, using Visual Basic script to make changes to the data, using sql to run queries on the data, using other formats inside and outside of ArcGIS Desktop (jpegs, spreadsheets, google earth kmz files), symbolizing the data, and exporting the layers/maps we will create. Note: This software not open source, you first must install it. The minimum cost $100.00 is US Dollars.
Main Essentials
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IntroductionThe section numbering in my course is 1 through 4 because I don't count the 1st section. I consider it more of an overview.
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Intro Continued
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What we will cover
Be aware of an error.....I refer to the data view (map area) as the data frame in this video. The numbers in the map diagram represent the order in which I will cover each part of the software. I changed my mind about the survey. Please review me and this course using this site instead. Thanks.
Creating & Managing Data: Add layers, create layers, projections, & conversions
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Getting Started
Arcmap, the software we are learning, apart of the umbrella ArcGIS Desktop Suite Software, will be around for at least 5 more years.
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Data Formats 1
The third data format I am referring to in this video is a raster and has a number 1 next to it at the bottom of the slide.
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Data Formats 2
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Data Formats 3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapefile
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Table of Contents (Data Frame and Layer Properties)
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Data Frame Properties
There may be times during this course when I refer to the data view as the data frame. I apologize in advance. I correctly explain what these two are in this video.
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Drop Down Menus
Manipulating Data
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Add Layers to a Map Part 1
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Add Layers to a Map Part 2
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Coordinate Systems
You set the map layer's projection you first create it. You can change or overwrite the projection using define projection tool in arctoolbox.
Helpful Links:
Using Transformations: https://support.esri.com/en/technical-article/000002828
Geographic and Projected Systems: http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/guide-books/map-projections/about-projected-coordinate-systems.htm
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Arcatalog (Creating Map Layers)
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Editor Toolbar (Create and Edit Layers)
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Exporting Layers
You can also just export out certain features of layers into their own layer. Select the features you want and then right click on the layer and select Data > Export Data.
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Excel to GIS
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GIS to Google Earth
I apologize for not showing more of the Google Earth Pro Software. The Snagit software recorder kept crashing when I used the program. Let me know if you have questions about the software.
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Google Earth to GIS/CAD to GIS and GIS to CAD
Creating Maps
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Intro
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Attribute Table Part 1/Field Calculator Part 1
Field Calculator Help Guides:
http://www.esri.com/news/arcuser/0405/files/fieldcalc_1.pdf
http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/10.3/manage-data/tables/calculate-field-examples.htm
SQL Help Guide (for selecting by attributes, definition queries, and labeling):
http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/help/mapping/navigation/sql-reference-for-elements-used-in-query-expressions.htm
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Select by Location
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Coordinate Calculations
I refer to the toolbar that has the xy tool as the standard toolbar in this video when it actually is the tools toolbar.
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Symbolizing Map Layers
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Toolbars Overview Part 1: Tools, Standard, Draw, and Effects
Tabular joins are covered in map demo 2.
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Geocoding Toolbar
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Graphics Toolbar
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Georeferencing Toolbar
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Toolbars Overview Part 2: Topology and Spatial Adjustment
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Labels: Labeling Toolbar
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3 Ways to Add Fields: Batch, Modelbuilder, Python
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Options available through the Geoprocessing Results Window
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Modelbuilder: An Introduction
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Modelbuilder: Iterations
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Modelbuilder: Iterations Continued
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Modelbuilder: Combine Geoprocessing Tools
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ESRI Addins
To finish that thought on addins.......go to the commands tab in the customize mode window once you have added the addin using the add from file button and drag your addin into arcmap once you have it.
How long do I have access to the course materials?
You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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