Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6
3rd Edition
Published on 19. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
420 pages
978-1-58948-635-5 (ISBN)
Description
Continuing the tradition of the best-selling Getting to Know series, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 teaches new and existing GIS users how to get started solving problems using ArcGIS Pro. Using ArcGIS Pro for these tasks allows you to understand complex data with the leading GIS software that many businesses and organizations use every day.
Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 introduces the basic tools and capabilities of ArcGIS Pro through practical project workflows that demonstrate best practices for productivity. Explore spatial relationships, building a geodatabase, 3D GIS, project presentation, and more. Learn how to navigate ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online by visualizing, querying, creating, editing, analyzing, and presenting geospatial data in both 2D and 3D environments. Using figures to show each step, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 demystifies complicated process like developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and the creation of space-time cubes. Cartographic techniques for both web and physical maps are included.
Each chapter begins with a prompt using a real-world scenario in a different industry to help you explore how ArcGIS Pro can be applied for operational efficiency, analysis, and problem solving. A summary and glossary terms at the end of every chapter help reinforce the lessons and skills learned.
Ideal for students, self-learners, and seasoned professionals looking to learn a new GIS product, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 is a broad textbook and desk reference designed to leave users feeling confident in using ArcGIS Pro on their own.
Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 introduces the basic tools and capabilities of ArcGIS Pro through practical project workflows that demonstrate best practices for productivity. Explore spatial relationships, building a geodatabase, 3D GIS, project presentation, and more. Learn how to navigate ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online by visualizing, querying, creating, editing, analyzing, and presenting geospatial data in both 2D and 3D environments. Using figures to show each step, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 demystifies complicated process like developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and the creation of space-time cubes. Cartographic techniques for both web and physical maps are included.
Each chapter begins with a prompt using a real-world scenario in a different industry to help you explore how ArcGIS Pro can be applied for operational efficiency, analysis, and problem solving. A summary and glossary terms at the end of every chapter help reinforce the lessons and skills learned.
Ideal for students, self-learners, and seasoned professionals looking to learn a new GIS product, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.6 is a broad textbook and desk reference designed to leave users feeling confident in using ArcGIS Pro on their own.
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Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Redlands
United States
Publishing group
ESRI Press
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-58948-635-5 (9781589486355)
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Persons
Michael Law is a cartographer and GIS professional with over sixteen years of experience. He and Amy Collins previously updated Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.
Amy Collins is a writer and editor who lives in Northern California. She and Michael Law previously updated Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.
Amy Collins is a writer and editor who lives in Northern California. She and Michael Law previously updated Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.
Content
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introducing GIS
Exercise 1a: Explore ArcGIS Online
Chapter 2 A first look at ArcGIS Pro
Exercise 2a: Learn some basics
Exercise 2b: Go beyond the basics
Exercise 2c: Experience 3D GIS
Chapter 3 Exploring geospatial relationships
Exercise 3a: Extract part of a dataset
Exercise 3b: Incorporate tabular data
Exercise 3c: Calculate data statistics
Exercise 3d: Connect spatial datasets
Chapter 4 Creating and editing spatial data
Exercise 4a: Build a geodatabase
Exercise 4b: Create features
Exercise 4c: Modify features
Chapter 5 Facilitating workflows
Exercise 5a: Manage a repeatable workflow using tasks
Exercise 5b: Create a geoprocessing model
Exercise 5c: Run a Python command and script tool
Chapter 6 Collaborative mapping
Exercise 6a: Prepare a database for data collection
Exercise 6b: Prepare a map for data collection
Exercise 6c: Collect data using ArcGIS Collector
Chapter 7 Geoenabling your project
Exercise 7a: Prepare project data
Exercise 7b: Geocode location data
Exercise 7c: Use geoprocessing tools to analyze vector data
Chapter 8 Analyzing spatial and temporal patterns
Exercise 8a: Create a kernel density map
Exercise 8b: Perform a hot spot analysis
Exercise 8c: Explore the results in 3D
Exercise 8d: Animate the data
Chapter 9 Determining suitability
Exercise 9a: Prepare project data
Exercise 9b: Derive new surfaces
Exercise 9c: Create a weighted suitability model
Chapter 10 Presenting your project
Exercise 10a: Apply detailed symbology
Exercise 10b: Label features
Exercise 10c: Create a page layout
Exercise 10d: Share your project
Appendix Image and data source credits
Data license agreement
Glossary
Preface
Chapter 1 Introducing GIS
Exercise 1a: Explore ArcGIS Online
Chapter 2 A first look at ArcGIS Pro
Exercise 2a: Learn some basics
Exercise 2b: Go beyond the basics
Exercise 2c: Experience 3D GIS
Chapter 3 Exploring geospatial relationships
Exercise 3a: Extract part of a dataset
Exercise 3b: Incorporate tabular data
Exercise 3c: Calculate data statistics
Exercise 3d: Connect spatial datasets
Chapter 4 Creating and editing spatial data
Exercise 4a: Build a geodatabase
Exercise 4b: Create features
Exercise 4c: Modify features
Chapter 5 Facilitating workflows
Exercise 5a: Manage a repeatable workflow using tasks
Exercise 5b: Create a geoprocessing model
Exercise 5c: Run a Python command and script tool
Chapter 6 Collaborative mapping
Exercise 6a: Prepare a database for data collection
Exercise 6b: Prepare a map for data collection
Exercise 6c: Collect data using ArcGIS Collector
Chapter 7 Geoenabling your project
Exercise 7a: Prepare project data
Exercise 7b: Geocode location data
Exercise 7c: Use geoprocessing tools to analyze vector data
Chapter 8 Analyzing spatial and temporal patterns
Exercise 8a: Create a kernel density map
Exercise 8b: Perform a hot spot analysis
Exercise 8c: Explore the results in 3D
Exercise 8d: Animate the data
Chapter 9 Determining suitability
Exercise 9a: Prepare project data
Exercise 9b: Derive new surfaces
Exercise 9c: Create a weighted suitability model
Chapter 10 Presenting your project
Exercise 10a: Apply detailed symbology
Exercise 10b: Label features
Exercise 10c: Create a page layout
Exercise 10d: Share your project
Appendix Image and data source credits
Data license agreement
Glossary