Create, Analyze, Maintain, and Share 2D and 3D Maps With Powerful Tools of ArcGIS Pro
Preface
Esri’s ArcGIS Platform is the premiere GIS solution for those wishing to build a fully
functional and scalable GIS. ArcGIS includes many integrated components, such as
desktop applications, databases, image and web servers, cloud applications, and data along
with mobile and web applications. ArcGIS Pro is Esri’s latest addition to this already
amazing GIS platform.
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| Learning ArcGIS Pro |
ArcGIS Pro is a 64-bit desktop GIS application that makes use of a modern ribbon
interface. This means that it has the ability to make full use of modern computer hardware
while at the same time presenting users with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface. It
contains powerful tools for visualizing and analyzing 2D and 3D data.
This book will take you from software installation to performing geospatial analysis. It is
packed with how-to use for a host of commonly performed tasks. You start by learning how
to download and install the software, including hardware limitations and
recommendations.
Then, you are exposed to the new ribbon interface and how its smart design can make finding tools easier. After you are exposed to the new interface, you are taken through the steps of creating a new GIS project to provide quick access to project resources.
With a project created, you learn how to construct 2D and 3D maps, including how to add layers, adjust symbology, and control labeling. Next, you learn how to access and use analysis tools to help answer real-world questions. Finally, you will learn how processes can be automated and standardized in ArcGIS Pro using tasks, models, and Python scripts. This book will provide an invaluable resource for all those seeking to use ArcGIS Pro as their primary GIS application or for those looking to migrate from ArcMap and ArcCatalog.
Then, you are exposed to the new ribbon interface and how its smart design can make finding tools easier. After you are exposed to the new interface, you are taken through the steps of creating a new GIS project to provide quick access to project resources.
With a project created, you learn how to construct 2D and 3D maps, including how to add layers, adjust symbology, and control labeling. Next, you learn how to access and use analysis tools to help answer real-world questions. Finally, you will learn how processes can be automated and standardized in ArcGIS Pro using tasks, models, and Python scripts. This book will provide an invaluable resource for all those seeking to use ArcGIS Pro as their primary GIS application or for those looking to migrate from ArcMap and ArcCatalog.
What this book covers
Chapter 1, Introducing ArcGIS Pro, explains the installation process and requirements of
ArcGIS Pro. You will learn how to manage software licenses and the differences between
the three license levels. Finally, you will launch ArcGIS Pro and open a project to begin
exploring the application.
Chapter 2, Using ArcGIS Pro – Navigating through the Interface, introduces you to
ArcGIS Pro’s new ribbon-based interface. You will learn how the interface works and the
terminology associated with it. You will begin to explore tools that will allow you to
access data, maps, and tools within an ArcGIS Pro project.
Chapter 3, Creating and Working with ArcGIS Pro Projects, explains what an ArcGIS Pro
project is and how it works. You will learn how to create new projects, add items to a
project, and how to use project templates.
Chapter 4, Creating 2D Maps, shows you how to create 2D maps. You will learn how to
add layers, control layer display and draw order, and configure different types of layer
symbology. You will also learn how to configure labeling for layers along with other layer
properties.
Chapter 5, Creating 3D Maps, shows how ArcGIS Pro can be used to create 3D maps.
You will examine how to combine 2D and 3D data to create amazing 3D scenes. You will
learn how to configure 3D layer symbology to produces realistic-looking views and
navigate within a 3D map.
Chapter 6, Creating a Layout, teaches you how to create a layout that contains 2D and/or
3D maps, dynamic legends, scales, and so on. Often the final step of any project is to
present your findings and work. In GIS, this is typically done with a map. The layout
provides the frame for that map.
Chapter 7, Editing Spatial and Tabular Data, explains what types of data can be edited
and outlines the recommended workflows to maintain GIS data using ArcGIS Pro. ArcGIS
Pro allows users to edit a wealth of GIS data including both spatial and tabular
information.
Chapter 8, Geo processing, introduces you to many of the most commonly used tools,
where they can be accessed, and what will determine which tools are available to them
within ArcGIS Pro. ArcGIS Pro includes a wealth of tools to analyze and manipulate GIS
data, which are referred to as geoprocessing tools.
Chapter 9, Creating and Using Tasks, shows readers how they can create tasks for
common workflows within their offices to improve efficiency and standardization.
ArcGIS Pro Tasks allow GIS managers to standardize processes and workflows.
Chapter 10, Automating Processes with Model Builder and Python, introduces readers to
the basic concepts and skills needed to create simple models and Python scripts for
ArcGIS Pro. Model Builder and Python can be used to automate and streamline analysis,
conversion, and integration processes within ArcGIS Pro.
Chapter 11, Sharing Your Work, illustrates different methods within ArcGIS Pro to share
maps, data, and processes with others, both on your network and off. As more and more
people are becoming geospatially savvy, it is increasingly important to be able to share our
GIS content with others.
Appendix A, ArcGIS Pro Glossary, provides a quick reference for the terminology
associated with ArcGIS Pro.
Appendix B, Chapter Questions and Answers, provides the answers to questions contained
in the chapters, so readers can verify the answers they gave for each question.
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