Key Features
- Visualize GIS data in 2D and 3D maps
- Create GIS projects for quick and easy access to data, maps, and analysis tools
- Learn how to import maps, globes, and scenes from ArcMap, ArcScene, and ArcGlobe
Book Description
ArcGIS Pro is Esri's desktop GIS application with powerful tools for visualizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. ArcGIS Pro makes use of the modern ribbon interface and 64-bit processing to increase the speed and efficiency of using GIS, and allows users to create intuitive maps in both 2D and 3D quickly and easily.
Packed with how-tos for a host of common tasks, Learning ArcGIS Pro will take you from software installation to performing geospatial analysis. You’ll start by learning how to download and install the software, and also focus on hardware limitations and recommendations. You’ll then be exposed to the new ribbon interface and how its smart design makes finding tools easier. The book will also take you through the steps for creating a new GIS project to provide quick access to project resources. You’ll then construct 2D and 3D maps, and explore how to add layers, adjust symbology, and control labeling. Finally, you’ll learn how processes can be automated and standardized in ArcGIS Pro using Tasks, models, and Python scripts.
By the end of this book, you’ll be ready to use ArcGIS Pro as your primary GIS application and migrate from ArcMap and ArcCatalog.
What You Will Learn
- Install ArcGIS Pro and assign licenses to users in your organization
- Navigate and use the ArcGIS Pro ribbon interface to create maps and perform geospatial analysis
- Create and manage projects in ArcGIS Pro
- Author map layouts using cartographic tools and implement best practicesfor presenting the results of your analyses and maps
- Import existing map documents, scenes, and globes into your new ArcGIS Pro projects quickly
- Create standardized workflows using Tasks
- Automate analyses and processes using ModelBuilder and Python
Who This Book Is For
This book is for anyone who wants to learn how ArcGIS Pro can be used to create maps and perform geospatial analysis. You’ll also find this book helpful if you have used ArcMap and ArcCatalog and are looking to migrate to Esri's latest desktop GIS solution. Although no GIS experience is required, a solid foundation of using Microsoft Windows is necessary. Knowledge of how to manage folders and files within the Microsoft Windows environment will also be helpful.
Table of Contents
- Introducing ArcGIS Pro
- Using ArcGIS Pro – Navigating through the Interface
- Creating and Working with ArcGIS Pro Projects
- Creating 2D Maps
- Creating 3D Maps
- Creating a Layout
- Editing Spatial and Tabular Data
- Geoprocessing
- Creating and Using Tasks
- Automating Processes with ModelBuilder and Python
- Sharing Your Work
- Appendix A: ArcGIS Pro Glossary
- Appendix B: Chapter Questions and Answers
Tripp Corbin, GISP is the CEO and a cofounder of eGIS Associates, Inc. He has over 20 years of surveying, mapping, and GIS-related experience. He is recognized as an industry expert with a variety of geospatial software packages, including Esri, Autodesk, and Trimble products. He holds multiple certifications, including Microsoft Certified Professional, Certified Floodplain Manager, Certified GIS Professional, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, Esri Certified Enterprise System Design Associate, and Esri Certified Desktop Professional.
During the course of his career, Tripp has assisted many private and public organizations to implement and maintain GIS solutions. Cities and counties have relied on his expertise to help them make the transition from hard copy maps into the digital world of GIS. Private companies, including engineering, surveying, planning, and forestry, often seek Tripp's experience to help them in various projects. Tripp's knowledge of GIS and surveying along with the ability to use multiple software packages has proven to be an invaluable asset.
As a GIS instructor, Tripp has taught students worldwide the power of GIS. He is a GIS instructor for the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at North Carolina State University, the Continuing Studies Center at University of North Alabama, and Davidson County Community College. He has authored many GIS classes on topics ranging from the beginner level, such as Introduction to GIS Fundamentals using ArcGIS to more advanced classes, such as Using AutoCAD in ArcGIS and Performing GIS Analysis with ArcGIS. In addition to teaching and authoring classes, Tripp has overseen the establishment of GIS training programs at these institutions.
Tripp is a very active member of the GIS professional community. He is a past president of Georgia URISA and URISA International Board Member. He currently serves on the GISP Application Review committee and as an At-Large GITA Southeast Board Member. Tripp is continually asked to present and conduct workshops at GIS-related conferences. He has conducted workshops on the GISP Certification, Deploying Mobile Solutions, GIS and Land Surveying, and Using GNSS Technologies at conferences, such as GIS Pro, Georgia Geospatial Conference, North Carolina GIS Conference, Ottawa GIS Conference, and others.
