Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap

The arrival of ArcGIS Pro has brought a challenge to ArcMap users. The new software is sufficiently different in architecture and layout that some workflows must be revisited or modified. Current ArcMap users are pressed for time, trying to learn the new software while still completing their daily tasks, and they need a book that helps them learn ArcGIS Pro quickly and efficiently.

Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap transitions a user who is familiar with ArcMap into the mechanics of using ArcGIS Pro. Rather than teaching ArcGIS Pro from the start, this book focuses on how ArcGIS Pro is different from ArcMap. Covering the most common and important workflows required for most GIS work, Switching to ArcGIS Pro from ArcMap leverages the user's prior experience to enable a more rapid adjustment to ArcGIS Pro.

Note: This e-book requires ArcGIS software. You can download the ArcGIS Trial at http://www.esri.com/arcgis/trial, contact your school or business Esri Site License Administrator, or purchase a student or individual license through the Esri Store.

Autorentext

Maribeth H. Price

Inhalt

Contents

Preface

1 Contemplating the switch to ArcGIS Pro

Background

System requirements

Licensing

Capabilities of ArcGIS Pro

When should I switch?

Time to explore

Objective 1.1: Downloading the data for these exercises

Objective 1.2: Starting ArcGIS Pro, signing in, creating a project, and exploring the interface

Objective 1.3: Accessing maps and data from ArcGIS Online

Objective 1.4: Arranging the windows and panes

Objective 1.5: Accessing help

Objective 1.6: Importing a map document

2 Unpacking the GUI

Background

Ribbons

Panes

Views

Time to explore

Objective 2.1: Getting familiar with the Contents pane

Objective 2.2: Learning to work with objects and ribbons

Objective 2.3: Exploring the Catalog pane

3 The project

Background

What is a project?

Items stored in a project

Paths in projects

Renaming projects

Time to explore

Objective 3.1: Exploring different elements of a project

Objective 3.2: Accessing properties of projects, maps, and other items

4 Navigating and exploring maps

Background

Exploring maps

2D and 3D navigation

Time to explore

Objective 4.1: Learning to use the Map ribbon tools

Objective 4.2: Exploring 3D scenes and link views

5 Symbolizing maps

Background

Accessing the symbol settings for layers

Accessing the labeling properties

Symbolizing rasters

Time to explore

Objective 5.1: Modifying single symbols

Objective 5.2: Creating maps from attributes

Objective 5.3: Creating and managing labels

Objective 5.4: Symbolizing rasters

6 Geoprocessing

Background

What's different

Analysis buttons and tools

Tool licensing

Time to explore

Objective 6.1: Getting familiar with the geoprocessing interface

Objective 6.2: Learning to perform selections

Objective 6.3: Practicing geoprocessing

7 Tables

Background

General table characteristics

Joining and relating tables

Making charts

Time to explore

Objective 7.1: Managing table views

Objective 7.2: Creating and managing properties of a chart

Objective 7.3: Calculating statistics for tables

Objective 7.4: Calculating and editing in tables

8 Layouts

Background

Layouts and map frames

Layout editing procedures

Importing map documents and templates

Time to explore

Objective 8.1: Setting up a layout page with map frames

Objective 8.2: Creating and formatting map elements

9 Managing data

Background

Data models

Managing the geodatabase schema

Creating domains

Managing data from diverse sources

Project longevity

Managing shared data for workgroups

Time to explore

Objective 9.1: Creating a project and compiling data for it

Objective 9.2: Creating and managing metadata

Objective 9.3: Creating fields and domains

Objective 9.4: Modifying the table schema

Objective 9.5: Sharing data using ArcGIS Online

10 Editing

Background

Basic editing functions

Creating new features

Modifying existing features

Creating and editing annotation

Time to explore

Objective 10.1: Understanding the editing tools in ArcGIS Pro

Objective 10.2: Creating new features

Objective 10.3: Modifying existing features

Objective 10.4: Creating and editing annotation

11 Moving forward

Data sources

Index